Steelers to sign Breaston, release Cotchery?
Jason LaCanfora of CBSSports.com calls the Pittsburgh Steelers a favorite to sign 29 year old receiver Steve Breaston. The Steelers are meeting with Breaston’s representatives today in Indianapolis and offensive coordinator Todd Haley continues to push hard for a possible reunion with Breaston who had 61 receptions in 2011 under Haley and a career best
Post-Game Buzz: As Steelers finish 8-8, Foote believes he’s put enough on film this season to return in 2013, if Steelers want him
POST-GAME BUZZ By Dale Grdnic PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 24-10 season-ending victory against the Cleveland Browns Sunday afternoon at Heinz Field by running the ball hard, passing it efficiently and forcing turnovers on defense, things they didn’t do consistently throughout a year that ended with an 8-8 record. That mark wasn’t good
NFL: Wannstedt in the mix with 4 NFL teams for defensive coordinator position
Chargers expressing strong interest Former Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt is not expected to stick around in an administrative role with the university. Wannstedt is actively looking to get back into the NFL ranks and has drawn early interest from a handful of teams, including strong interest from the San Diego Chargers.
Steelers playoff hopes sacked by lowly Browns
Steelers lose fifth straight game Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin promised changes following the Steelers embarrassing 27-24 loss to the Oakland Raiders in week 13 but Thursday night it was more of the same as the Steelers playoff hopes were dashed by the 2-11 Cleveland Browns. The Browns handed the Super Bowl champions their
Tuesday Practice Report: Ike Taylor and William Gay took plenty of reps with the first-team defense
By Inside Pittsburgh Sports PITTSBURGH _The mood these days in the Steelers’ locker room reflects the team’s state of affairs. “Gloomy,” tackle Willie Colon said. A four-game losing streak and a 6-6 record is obviously reason for disappointment. So, too, is the announcement from coach Mike Tomlin that he may shake up the lineup. But
Wednesday Notebook: No linebacker controversy in Pittsburgh
Starting in place of Lawrence Timmons Monday night, inside linebacker Keyaron Fox led the Steelers with 9 total tackles including 8 solo tackles against the Broncos Fox drew praise from head coach Mike Tomlin following the game and again on Tuesday at Tomlin’s weekly press conference. “Guys like James Farrior and Keyaron Fox really created
Week 6 Scouting Report: Steelers vs Browns
BROWNS (1-4) at STEELERS (3-2) 1 p.m. at Heinz Field (65,050) in Pittsburgh Playing surface: Natural grass TV COVERAGE CBS (locally KDKA-TV, Channel 2) Kevin Harlan, play-by-play; Solomon Wilcots, analysis RADIO Steelers Radio Network (WDVE-FM, 102.5, WBGG-AM, 970; WBVP-AM, 1230, WMBA-AM, 1460) Bill Hillgrove, play-by-play; Tunch Ilkin, analysis; Craig Wolfley, sideline reporter SERIES HISTORY
NFL: Mangini announces open quarterback competition for Browns
Questionable moves continue for the Cleveland Browns under new head coach Eric Mangini. There has been speculation that Mangini isn’t very high on young quarterback Brady Quinn and today that notion became true According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, The open quarterback competition between Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn officially has begun, Browns coach Eric
NFL: Browns only have two untouchables
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the only two players that are considered untouchable are offensive tackle Joe Thomas and linebacker D’Qwell Jackson. Thomas was the third overall pick of the 2007 and has been selected to two straight Pro Bowls, while Jackson was the NFL’s leading tackler in 2008. The Browns are believed to
NFL: Owner meetings could lead to Cutler trade
The Denver Post Reports, A Broncos contingent that will include owner Pat Bowlen, McDaniels and general manager Brian Xanders will travel Saturday to the NFL owners meetings in Dana Point, Calif., where trade talks could heat up if the Cutler-McDaniels feud isn’t resolved. Four to five teams are already believed to have contacted the Broncos