Ziggy Hood signs with Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Jaguars continue the overhaul of their defensive line, agreeing to terms with Ziggy Hood. Pittsburgh didn’t make much of an attempt to resign Hood who spent more time on his back than making plays during his five seasons with Pittsburgh. The 2009 first rounder never lived up to his billing and the Steelers entire 2009 draft class is gone. The 2008 and 2009 draft classes are reasons the Steelers have not made the playoffs since 2011. The loss of Hood and Al Woods could lead to the Steelers giving stronger consideration to resigning Brett Keisel who wants to return.

Ryan Clark among players whose focus is not where it should be

After a 2-6 start, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed pride in 2006 when they finished 6-2 in their final eight games that included a overtime victory of the Cincinnati Bengals in their regular season finale. In the midst of a five game losing streak, that’s the big question surrounding this years team. Do they have it in them to finish on a high note? Mentally it doesn’t look like it Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark went on a tirade following practice on Wednesday, criticizing the fans and media for what Clark claims to be is harsh coverage of the players. Clark went as far as calling the media turds as frustrations are brewing in the Steelers locker room. “You watch the

Thursday Practice Report: Roethlisberger looks to move on from Ward’s comments

Inside Pittsburgh Sports The Steelers hope to have closure with the controversy created this past Sunday by Hines Ward. That closure is possible now that Ben Roethlisberger has addressed the issue with the Pittsburgh media. Speaking before practice Thursday, the Steelers’ quarterback admitted that he was “hurt” by remarks made by Ward on the pre-game show before a 20-17 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Ward in essence challenged Roethlisberger’s toughness for sitting out with what Ward described as “just a concussion.” “I told (Hines) I was just more hurt than anything,” Roethlisberger said. On Saturday when the Steelers learned that Roethlisberger wouldn’t play due to re-occurring headaches from a Nov. 22 concussion, Ward said he was frustrated. Ward was