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October 4, 2014
NFL notebook: Steelers' Bell a no-show
The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their first practice of the regular season the way they ended the final practice of the preseason -- without All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell. Bell was absent when practice began Monday morning at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. In 2017, he didn't take part in
Steelers RB Bell a no-show as opener vs. Browns looms
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers stressed all summer the need to avoid the kind of off-the-field distractions they couldn't seem to shake in 2017.
Hue Jackson expects to see Le'Veon Bell
Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell has yet to sign his franchise tender and report for duty. Browns coach Hue Jackson isn't falling for the notion that Bell won't be there when th...
Fantasy Football: Le'Veon Bell a no-show at practice; time to panic?
By not reporting to the Steelers on Monday, Le'Veon Bell raised one more red flag for anyone considering drafting him at No. 2 overall.
Browns O-line still in limbo with Steelers coming up
The Browns haven't settled on their offensive line just days of ahead of the season opener against Pittsburgh
Le'Veon Bell's Drama Is 'A Headache,' Steelers Player Tells Aditi Kinkhabwala
A Pittsburgh Steelers player referred to the ongoing contract drama involving superstar running back Le'Veon Bell as a "headache...
Le'Veon Bell keeps sending mixed messages
If Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell hopes to keep everyone guessing regarding his intentions, it's working. Days after dismissing as #fakenews a report that he had been telling teammates he'll show up and sign his franchise tender on Monday, Bell supplied the true facts by not reporting — in direct
Le'Veon Bell a no-show as Steelers prepare for regular-season opener
The Pittsburgh Steelers expressed disappointment after Le'Veon Bell did not show up for practice on Monday.
Steelers disappointed Bell hasn't reported
The Steeliers think running back Le'Veon Bell should have signed his tender and reported to camp.
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Steelers GM 'Disappointed' Le'Veon Bell Hasn't Signed Franchise Tender
Le'Veon Bell was not at Pittsburgh Steelers practice Monday despite many expecting him to make a Labor Day return. It turns out Bell's absence was the final straw for the franchise...
Ben Roethlisberger Replaces Fake Autograph Doctor Unknowingly Gifted to Patient
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger replaced a fake autographed football that an innocent Minnesota doctor gifted a patient in a story that went viral earlier this year...
Le'Veon Bell doesn't report to Steelers on Monday, GM is 'disappointed'
Bell did not want to be franchise-tagged again and has stayed away from the team throughout the offseason
Raiders: We couldn't count on Martavis Bryant
Wide receiver Martavis Bryant was one of the players cut by the Raiders on Saturday as his bid to make the team ended a little more than four months after Oakland sent a third-round pick to the Steelers to acquire him in a trade. Bryant's release came at the same time that word broke that [more]
Steelers make change at backup QB, cut Jones
The Steelers moved on from Landry Jones, releasing the quarterback as they trimmed their roster to 53 players.
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Landry Jones Reportedly Waived by Steelers After 5 Seasons
Landry Jones ' tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers has reportedly come to an end after five seasons. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport , Jones will be cut by the Steelers on Saturday...
Steelers keep Josh Dobbs, cut quarterback Landry Jones
Josh Dobbs' impressive preseason ends up costing Landry Jones his job as backup quarterback
Steelers release Landry Jones, Nat Berhe
After the Steelers used a third-round pick on Mason Rudolph, Joshua Dobbs was thought to be auditioning for other teams during the preseason. Instead, Ben Roethlisberger's longtime backup, Landry Jones, is the quarterback moving on. The Steelers released Jones as well as safety Nat Berhe. Pittsburgh
Le'Veon Bell will soon be flirting with roster-exempt status, and possibly reduced pay
If the Steelers want to play high-end hardball with running back Le'Veon Bell, they'll rescind his franchise tender before he can sign it. If they want to play a lower level of hardball with the holdout tailback, they'll be able to do so something less than 90 minutes from this posting. If Bell
Analyst says Steelers don't want Le'Veon Bell back, then misquotes contract offer
Did the Steelers try and lowball Le'Veon Bell? Of course not.
Josh Dobbs impresses in Steelers' preseason finale
Josh Dobbs shined in the Pittsburgh Steelers' final preseason game versus the Carolina Panthers. Could the backup quarterback's good tape provide enough impetus for a team to trade for him?
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Dobbs shines, Steelers roll by Panthers 39-24
Josh Dobbs has never been cut from a team in his life, no matter the sport. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback understands the streak is in jeopardy due to the indelicate politics that come with putting together an NFL roster. It's a reality Dobbs can live with if he has to.
NFL Recommends New Tailgating Guidelines
Tailgating at Pittsburgh Steelers' games is a tradition that has steadily evolved over the years, but now the NFL is trying to empty out parking lots after kickoff; KDKA's John Shumway reports.
James Harrison and Jason Whitlock disagree about who's at fault in LeVeon's dispute with the Steelers (VIDEO)
Jason Whitlock and James Harrison discuss whether LeVeon Bell is to blame for his contentious relationship with the Steelers.
Former Steelers linebacker Greg Lloyd arrested after he allegedly pulled gun on his wife
Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Greg Lloyd was arrested last month after he allegedly pulled a gun on his wife in their home.
Ex-NFL LB Greg Lloyd Arrested, Allegedly Pulled Gun on His Wife
Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Greg Lloyd was arrested July 27 for allegedly pointing a gun at his wife, according to TMZ Sports ...
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The Cincinnati Bengals are flying way below the national radar
I just read NFL.com's predictions for the AFC North division. Interestingly but not surprisingly, the general consensus among NFL.com analysts is that the Pittsburgh Steelers, the current division...
Josh Dobbs, Mike Glennon drawing trade interest
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Josh Dobbs and Arizona Cardinals signal-caller Mike Glennon are drawing interest this week as teams look for reliable backup options moving forward.
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Steelers hoping Killer Bs strike before time runs out
The Pittsburgh Steelers understand the window of opportunity with their current group of stars may be closing
Ben Roethlisberger says his arm feels stronger than ever
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 36 years old and has mused in the past about whether his career could be almost over. But right now he says he feels like he's in his prime. Roethlisberger told ESPN he has lost some body fat, lifted some weights and has a right arm that "feels stronger than
Le'Veon Bell denies telling team-mates he will report to Steelers on Labor Day
Amid a report he was ready to re-join the Pittsburgh Steelers, Le'Veon Bell denied that was the case.
Will Ryan Switzer be Pittsburgh's next receiving steal?
The Steelers in recent years have shown an uncanny ability to find quality receivers in the mid-to-late rounds of the draft. On Monday, they picked up a former third-rounder for a one-round downgrade in 2019. And that invites speculation as to whether G.M. Kevin Colbert and company once again have spotted
Le'Veon Bell Reportedly Told Teammates He Will Report to Steelers on Labor Day
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell informed some teammates he plans on rejoining the team on Labor Day, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 's Gerry Dulac reported Tuesday...
Le'Veon Bell calls report that he'll rejoin Steelers on Labor Day 'fake news'
Le'Veon Bell decried a report from a reputable news source that he was planning to rejoin the Steelers next Monday as "fake news."
Report: Le'Veon Bell tells teammates he will report on Labor Day
Labor Day may be the day that Le'Veon Bell goes back to work. The Steelers running back has not signed his franchise tender or reported to the Steelers since the deadline to sign a multi-year deal passed in July. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Bell has told some of his teammates
NFL 2018: Steelers poised to retain reign in AFC North
BALTIMORE (AP) — As long as Mike Tomlin is standing on the Pittsburgh sideline, watching Ben Roethlisberger pass to Antonio Brown or give the ball to Le'Veon Bell, the Steelers will be favored to win the AFC North.
Cris Carter weighs in on Ben Roethlisberger's latest comments about James Conner (VIDEO)
Cris Carter talks Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell and Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger on today's show.
Ramon Foster trying to get ready for Steelers opener
The Pittsburgh Steelers caught a break when left guard Ramon Foster was injured in the early stages of training camp. The nine-year veteran that has appeared in 130 career games for Pittsburgh sustained only a ligament strain and bone bruise when he collapsed on the practice field in late July. Foster
Steelers guard Foster aiming to play against Browns
Despite suffering a knee injury last month, Ramon Foster expects to feature in the Pittsburgh Steelers' NFL opener.
Steelers guard Foster back at practice, hopeful for opener
Ramon Foster can still hear the sound of his right knee buckling underneath him. Lying on the field at Saint Vincent College after the ugly collision during the opening week of training camp last month, Foster feared the worst. ''A lot of things go through your mind,'' Foster said.
Steelers' Foster (knee) eyeing Week 1 return
After being carted off the practice field July 28, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Ramon Foster thought his career might be over. With the diagnosis of an MCL strain and bone bruise, he's now eyeing a Week 1 return.
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Steelers gave up next to nothing in trade for Ryan Switzer
Acquiring wide receiver Ryan Switzer in a trade with the Raiders didn't cost the Steelers much. Pittsburgh has officially announced that it sent its 2019 fifth-round draft pick to Oakland in exchange for Switzer and the Raiders' 2019 sixth-round draft pick. In other words, all it took the Steelers to
Raiders deal WR Ryan Switzer to Steelers
The Oakland Raiders have traded receiver Ryan Switzer and a sixth-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a fifth-round pick
Steelers acquire WR Switzer from Raiders
Wide receiver Ryan Switzer was traded for the second time in less than five months, this time from the Oakland Raiders to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Raiders announced Monday. The Raiders will receive a fifth-round 2019 draft pick, and the Steelers also will receive a sixth-round pick, the Raiders
Browns' Jackson: WR Gordon won't start Week 1
Josh Gordon has returned to the Cleveland Browns, but that doesn't make him a starter. Head coach Hue Jackson went well out of his way to state Gordon, who missed Monday's practice with a hamstring injury, will not start Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gordon left the team prior to
Steelers acquiring WR Switzer from Raiders
The Pittsburgh Steelers are acquiring wide receiver Ryan Switzer in a trade with the Oakland Raiders.
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Raiders Trade Rumors: Ryan Switzer Deal to Steelers Being Finalized
The Oakland Raiders are reportedly finalizing a deal Monday to send wide receiver Ryan Switzer to the Pittsburgh Steelers , according to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports...
Josh Gordon Won't Start for Browns in Week 1 vs. Steelers, Per Hue Jackson
Josh Gordon won't be among the Cleveland Browns starters for their Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers . Per Cleveland...
Report: Raiders Trading Ryan Switzer to Steelers for Draft Picks
The Oakland Raiders have traded wide receiver Ryan Switzer and a sixth-round 2019 draft pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday afternoon according to Yahoo Sports' Jordan Schultz. Oakland will reportedly receive a fifth-round draft pick in the deal.
Oakland Raiders trading Ryan Switzer to Steelers
Ryan Switzer is again on the move. The Oakland Raiders are finalizing a trade that will send the diminutive receiver/returner to the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
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When will Le'Veon Bell show up?
For the second straight year, the Steelers have exercised their prerogative to apply the franchise tag to running back Le'Veon Bell. For the second straight year, Bell has exercised his prerogative to not sign the franchise tag. So when will Bell sign his one-year, $14.54 million tender? He should
