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Lesean "Shady" McCoy officially got his NFL payday , signing a four-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

It's hard to argue that the biggest area of weakness for the Steelers is the offensive line.

It's no simple thing for a rookie to win a starting job in the NFL, and it's almost impossible to do if said rookie doesn't report to training camp on time.

It's hard to argue with success. Two Super Bowls in four years has done two things for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Coach Mike Tomlin and president Art Rooney II flank Missouri defensive tackle Ziggy Hood who is all smiles after being introduced as the Steelers' No.

They're calling it an unpredictable draft, and that to put time into guessing pick No.

The Steelers re-signed another one of their free-agent linebackers Monday, but it wasn't James Harrison.

Sometimes it is hard to tell what the defending Super Bowl champs will do in the Draft, but in this case, it isn't. Pittsburgh has a glaring weakness at offensive tackle, one that didn't grow any dimmer when Marvel Smith signed with the 49ers late last month.

The Steelers definitely have a rarity on their hands with two starting wide receivers who have won Super Bowl MVP honors.

Julius Peppers wants out of Carolina and wouldn't mind going to New England. The Panthers will let him go only for what they feel is fair compensation.

Team president Art Rooney II said Thursday he is "optimistic" the Steelers and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year James Harrison will reach an agreement on a long-term contract.

The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with wide receiver Bobby Engram on Tuesday.

President Barack Obama on Tuesday selected Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney to be U.S. ambassador to Ireland, turning to a lifelong Republican who provided the Democrat critical campaign support during the White House race.

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The Steelers signed two veterans today, offensive lineman Trai Essex to a two-year contract and cornerback Fernando Bryant for oneyear.

The Tennessee Titans hosted Pittsburgh Steelers free agent offensive lineman Trai Essex on Friday.

A new round of NFL free agency begins a minute after midnight tonight and it should be another one-sided affair for the Steelers, whose doors open mostly outward this time of year.

The early plans the Steelers have for remaking their offensive line should be known over the next 10 days as they either try to sign or ignore the five veteran free agents who work there.

One thing that didn't surprise any of the Steelers players or coaches during their Super Bowl run and celebration was the support they received from their fans.

Super Bowl forecasts always have been difficult to make. Because teams that enjoyed first-round playoff byes have failed in recent divisional-round playoff games, accurate forecasts are almost impossible.