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Getty Images Former Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is one of the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and before the final vote is taken on Saturday, a longtime opponent is putting in a good word for him. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady released a statement explaining just how tough an...

Despite playing only one game in 2019, Antonio Brown hasn’t lost any of his speed. Brown, wearing what appeared to be a track suit underneath an aqua dress suit, literally sprinted from the jail after bonding out. TMZ.com has a report and a video on Brown leaving jail. The former NFL receiver...

Getty Images Antonio Brown is now in police custody after turning himself in at the Broward County Jail on Thursday night, according to multiple reports. TMZ was the first to report Brown had surrendered to police following an arrest warrant issued for an incident stemming from an altercation...

Getty Images Antonio Brown turned himself in to police in Broward County on Thursday night after an arrest warrant was issued for him on charges of burglary with battery, burglary of an unoccupied conveyance and criminal mischief. Brown didn’t have a comment for reporters on his way into the...

After Antonio Brown turned himself into the Broward County authorities on Thurday night, his attorney said that there would be a bond hearing on Friday morning. Brown made that appearance in front of judge while wearing handcuffs and, per multiple reports, was granted bail despite arguments...

Getty Images Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger entered the NFL at the same time, as first-round picks in the 2004 NFL draft. Now Roethlisberger is saying goodbye to Manning. Roethlisberger wrote on Twitter that he has long admired Manning, who officially announced his retirement today. “From...

Getty Images The Steelers often extend the contracts of key players when they have one year let on their existing deals, so defensive end Cam Heyward‘s situation will be one to watch this offseason. Heyward has one year left on the contract he signed ahead of the 2015 season and he’s been a...

Getty Images The Steelers’ last attempt at using the franchise tag didn’t work out as they planned, and that’s an extreme understatement. But team president Art Rooney II said he won’t let their experience with Le'Veon Bell change their plans with future free agents, including outside...

Getty Images After the Steelers parted ways with Antonio Brown, the hope in Pittsburgh was that JuJu Smith-Schuster would build on his impressive first two seasons now that he was the team’s No. 1 receiver. That didn’t happen. Smith-Schuster missed four games with injuries and the loss of Ben...

Getty Images Over the weekend, Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy addressed in an item posted at PFT the current challenges facing the NFL’s the Rooney Rule, along with his ideas for its evolution. On Monday morning, Dungy joined me to discuss the situation in further detail. The full conversation...

Getty Images The Panthers have made another hire, and this one wasn’t from Baylor. According to Ed Bouchette of TheAthletic.com, the Panthers are hiring Steelers football administration coordinator Samir Suleiman. Suleiman will replace Rob Rogers in the salary cap position. Rogers left for...

Getty Images If the Packers hoist the Lombardi Trophy in two weeks, they’ll also earn a share of the record for the most postseason wins that any franchise has had in NFL history. Currently the Packers have won 35 postseason games in franchise history. If they beat the 49ers today in the NFC...

Getty Images The 1974 class of Steelers rookies already was extremely impressive. It’s now even more impressive, with the addition of safety Donnie Shell to the Hall of Fame. Shell becomes the fifth Hall of Famer who arrived in Pittsburgh that year, joining receiver Lynn Swann (first round)...

Getty Images The Raiders traded for Antonio Brown to great fanfare March 10. They released him Sept. 7 without him ever playing a down for them. But it wasn’t a quiet six months to be sure. Raiders General Manager Mike Mayock takes the blame for the AB saga, which turned into a soap opera...

Getty Images The Steelers are happy to play an international game. But they have a clear preference on where that game would be. Via Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Steelers president Art Rooney II said the team is willing to play in Mexcio City in 2020. “We continue to raise our...

Getty Images The Steelers’ offense struggled all season, whether in the two games started by Ben Roethlisberger, the eight games started by Mason Rudolph or the six games started by Devlin Hodges. But heading into the 2020 season, the Steelers feel good about where they are. That’s the word...

Getty Images Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree picked a good time to set career highs in sacks and quarterback hits. Dupree is set for unrestricted free agency in March and his 11.5 sacks will likely look appealing to teams looking to improve their pass rush off the edge in 2020. That will...

Getty Images After the Steelers signed head coach Mike Tomlin to an extension in July, General Manager Kevin Colbert was asked whether he’d also be signing an extension before his contract expires in April. Colbert said he wouldn’t sign one and would continue in his job on a year-to-year...

Getty Images Steelers cornerback Joe Haden was a Pro Bowler in 2013 and 2014. He is one again. The Steelers announced Wednesday that Haden will replace Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters, who has withdrawn because of injury. “He’s just a quality, low-maintenance, high-production, veteran...

Getty Images The 1970s Steelers defense will be getting another Hall of Famer this year. Safety Donnie Shell was one of 10 Seniors candidates selected to the Hall as part of this year’s special Centennial Class. Shell had been a finalist for election through regular channels in 2002, but fell...