Tyrone Carter News

Defensive end Travis Kirschke and running back Carey Davis did not practice all week and won't play in Sunday's 1 p.m. game against Cincinnati at Heinz Field.

Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis , pride of Fort Cherry High School, vowed to make Chad Ochocinco hold the mustard that the pass- and attention-grabbing Cincinnati receiver initially wanted to ship to members of the Steelers' secondary this week.

Steelers safety Ryan Clark planned to played in Denver despite nearly losing his life after a game in the high-altitude city two years ago.

At my daughter's school, they send out mid-semester report cards, to let the parents know how their child is doing.

Safety Tyrone Carter was called into action on Monday night to start for Ryan Clark and not only did he fill in, he played a huge role in the Steelers 28-10 win over the Denver Broncos.

Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall has run for an average of 105.6 yards the past five games.

Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Tyrone Carter and New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski were selected as the AFC's top players for Week 9 of the NFL season.

It's premature to label this a preview of the AFC championship game, but if tonight's game between the Steelers and Broncos doesn't get you pumped you might want to check yourself for a pulse.

MNF: Steelers' Quick Hits. The following are the little things that were awesome, or not-so awesome in last night's Monday Football Game of the Steelers versus the Broncos.

Matt Prater connected on a 40-yard field goal on Denver's opening drive, helping the Broncos to a 3-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers after one quarter Monday night.

The Steelers might have to answer to the Law in the Wild West on Monday night as a familiar face, Alliquippa native Ty Law was just signed by the Broncos and is expected to see action.

The Pittsburgh Steelers do not plan to play safety Ryan Clark on Monday night in Denver because of concern over Clark's health, an NFL source said Sunday.

Ryan Clark practiced again Friday, but the Steelers' free safety is unlikely to suit up Monday night against the Broncos due to the life-threatening complications he suffered the last time he played in Denver.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to play the Denver Broncos this Monday night.

Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, "I think we have the potential to become a very, very good defense." Dick LeBeau, the man in charge of the Steelers' defense, wants to exercise the same sense of caution after a four-game winning streak that he urged after the Steelers lost consecutive road games in Chicago and Cincinnati by blowing ...

9 -- provided that the Steelers free safety takes the necessary precautions. "I think that means aggressive hydration and oxygen," said Dr.

O rdinarily, I believe that an NFL player should never miss a game for any reason other than an injury or a life-threatening situation at home.

Where do you start with the Tyrone Carter story? Probably in Pompano Beach, where he was one of five children in a three-bedroom home, raised by his grandmother because his parents had drug problems.

10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers dives for the end zone as Tyrone Carter No. 23 of the Minnesota Vikings defends at Heinz Field on Oct.

He dropped the phone. Through his sister's sobs, he made out the gist of her message: His wife had an accident, and she couldn't move her legs.