Keisel to have MRI on Knee

Steelers starting defensive end Brett Keisel will be evaluated on Monday and have an MRI on what has been diagnosed as a PCL injury. Keisel hurt his knee in the second half and was held out of the game for precautionary reasons. Keisel does not believe the injury is serious.

Week 17 Injury Report: Polamalu “running” today

According to Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, the Steelers focus heading into their regular season finale is just winning in Miami and letting the rest of the playoff scenario’s take care of it self. A popular topic this week is whether teams like the Bengals and Patriots will sit starters as such moves could

NFL: Keisel, Steelers on verge of 5 year deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive end Brett Keisel are on the verge of a new contract. Following the Heath Miller signing, Keisel became the Steelers top priority. Negotiations began a week into training camp. An announcement is expected to be made this week, possibly as early as this afternoon. Steelers insider Ed Bouchette reports, the

NFL: Keisel not Hampton is the Steelers primary target

The Pittsburgh Steelers have informed the representatives for Casey Hampton that the team will not open contract talks with Hampton until after the season. Hampton entering the final year of contract is looking for another big pay day and the Steelers aren’t willing to pay top tier money to a 32 year old DT who

Scouts favor Keisel over Hampton

Keisel, Hampton have one year remaining on their current contracts There has been a growing sense since the Steelers drafted DT/DE Ziggy Hood with their first round pick that Brett Keisel will be the odd-man out as the Steelers have not held any substantive talks on a new contract with Keisel’s camp. Infact, the Steelers

Monday’s Superbowl Notebook: Steelers arrive in Tampa

Media Frenzy: There is nothing like the Super Bowl when it comes to the media circus. The players not only have to deal with the intense media coverage but there are also tons of parties and gatherings going on. It is very easy to get distracted but don’t expect any distractions from this group. Hines

Week 13 Mike Tomlin Press Conference

Injury Report WR Santonio Holmes – Concussion, Indications are Santonio will be fine Questionable CB Bryant McFadden practiced last week and will be reevaluated throughout the week. McFadden should be able to play RB Willie Parker – Knee inflammation. Will be re-evaluated later in the week Doubtful CB Deshea Townsend – Hamstring injury Out LT

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Thursday night‚Äôs win proves to be costly AFC North hasn’t been kind to Keisel: First it was the Cleveland Browns and now it may be the Cincinatti Bengals that could put defensive end Brett Keisel on the sidelines. Mike Tomlin sounded concerned following the game in regards Brett Keisel who went down in the fourth