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Steelers' safety Ryan Clark most likely will not play when the team travels to Denver to play the Broncos Monday night, sources said.

There is a common rule in offensive game-planning around the league. If the quarterback has had some success and he likes a specific set of plays, the offense is going to run those plays on game day.

For the record: Pittsburgh is 5-2, Denver 6-1. Last game: Pittsburgh is coming off a bye week.

Ryan Clark practiced with the Steelers today but a decision as to whether or not the starting free safety will play Monday night in Denver has not been made, coach Mike Tomlin said.

By Teresa Varley Steelers.com After a morning meeting on Tuesday Steelers veterans were headed for five days of rest and relaxation as they were given off until Monday for their bye week.

Percy Harvin News: Percy Harvin is active for the game at Pittsburgh. [ + ] Impact: The rookie has been questionable in each of the last three weeks, but continues to gut it out and play.

After seven games and a few ups, downs, and injuries, it's finally time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to take a break.A The bye week couldn't really come at a better time for the Steelers, who have several key players banged up and also need some time to iron out a few more wrinkles in their improving game.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Jarrod Parker will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Oct.

Usually when the football is in the air this much during a Steelers game, it's because the punters are getting a workout.

What in the name of Chuck Noll is going on in Pittsburgh? Generations of Steelers fans were raised on two staples: Blitzing defenses and a ball-control running game.

The Steelers turned up the defense Sunday and got a big game from Ben Roethlisberger in beating the Browns, 27-14. Roethlisberger threw for 417 yards and 2 scores.

The Steelers plan on playing kicker Jeff Reed Sunday. It may not be the arrest as much as the timing of it.

When the Steelers selected running back Rashard Mendenhall in the first round of the 2008 draft, it was only a matter of time before he became the team's starter, displacing Willie Parker.

The notion that the Steelers are a running team is becoming as outdated as paying bills via the mail.

Ben Roethlisberger is big on winning - he is 55-22 as a starter, the best record for any NFL quarterback not named Tom Brady.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gets a pass off against the Browns in the third quarter at Heinz Field yesterday.

CHIEFS AT REDSKINS When: Noon. Line: Redskins by 6 . Synopsis: KC had a near-upset of Dallas last week but lost to remain winless and now travels to play at disappointing Washington, which has lost to a winless foe in 2 of its last 3 outings.

With trade and real estate rumors swirling in Cleveland, it's no wonder Browns first-year head coach Eric Mangini is having a rough experience at the helm.

Some of the Steelers teamed up Monday night to help abused and neglected children in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall missed practice with flu-like symptoms, allowing Willie Parker to get more carries with the starters as he returns from a two-week layoff with a toe injury.