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  1. Steely McBeam

    Ziggy Ansah questionable; David Moore out

    Getty Images The Seahawks list defensive end Ziggy Ansah (shoulder) as questionable for Sunday’s game. Ansah also was questionable on last week’s status report and didn’t play in the season opener. They also could play without safety Tedric Thompson (hamstring), cornerback Neiko Thorpe...
  2. Steely McBeam

    Report: Xenith ends relationship with Antonio Brown

    Well, that didn’t last long. Xenith announced Sept. 4 that it had a helmet partnership with Antonio Brown for him to wear its Shadow model. PFT noted Wednesday that Brown no longer was wearing a Xenith helmet. The helmet manufacturer announced Friday it has ended its relationship with the...
  3. Steely McBeam

    Week Two injury report roundup

    Getty Images Week Two of the 2019 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Buccaneers and it continues with 14 more games on Sunday, which means that the 28 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. Questionable players are uncertain to play...
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    Troy Polamalu, Patrick Willis among first-time Hall of Fame nominees

    Getty Images The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced plans for an expanded class of inductees in 2020 by approving a proposal to put together a group of 15 candidates for selection in addition to the annual group of modern era nominees. That new group will be made up of 10 seniors candidates...
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    Tyler Lockett misses practice with back injury, but David Moore returns

    Getty Images The Seahawks were missing six players at Wednesday’s practice, including receiver Tyler Lockett. Lockett has a back injury. Safety Tedric Thompson (hamstring), defensive tackle Poona Ford (calf), center Joey Hunt (ankle), cornerback Neiko Thorpe (hamstring) and center Justin...
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    Donte Moncrief looking for redemption after “worst game ever”

    Getty Images Donte Moncrief‘s first game with the Pittsburgh Steelers is one he would like to forget as soon as possible. Moncrief managed just three catches on 10 targets in Sunday night’s regular season opener against the New England Patriots. His three catches netted just seven yards and...
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    Ben Roethlisberger: It’s not like we have to go back to the drawing board

    Getty Images The Steelers had a terrible opening night of the 2019 season as they lost 33-3 in New England. It’s the kind of game that can make it feel like a team is on the wrong track, but that’s not the approach quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is taking. Roethlisberger said he told his...
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    Drew Rosenhaus: Antonio Brown will be cleared

    Getty Images Last night, Antonio Brown‘s lawyer issued a written statement. On Wednesday, Brown’s agent spoke about the lawsuit filed on Tuesday against Brown, accusing him of sexual assault and rape. “Antonio takes these allegations very seriously,” Rosenhaus told ESPN. “He is a loving father...
  9. Steely McBeam

    Pittsburgh prosecutor will “look into” allegations against Antonio Brown

    Getty Images Last hour, agent Drew Rosenhaus emphasized on ESPN that the allegations against Patriots receiver Antonio Brown are civil, not criminal, in nature. That could change. Via Andy Sheehan of KDKA-TV, Allegheny County prosecutor Stephen Zappala said Wednesday that his office will “look...
  10. Steely McBeam

    Mike Tomlin: JuJu Smith-Schuster is “used to” being double covered

    Getty Images One of the biggest questions regarding the 2019 Steelers offense relates to whether new No. 1 receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will be able to handle the extra attention that comes from being the top option in the passing game. Coach Mike Tomlin explained on Wednesday that this is...
  11. Steely McBeam

    Tom Brady on Antonio Brown: Things that don’t involve me, don’t involve me

    Getty Images Quarterback Tom Brady had someone new move into the locker a couple of spots away from his in the Patriots locker room this week, but he had little interest in discussing new teammate Antonio Brown on Wednesday. Brady’s disinterest extended to both on- and off-field matters. When...
  12. Steely McBeam

    Antonio Brown sued for sexual assault and rape

    Getty Images The NFL’s 100th season continues to be co-opted by Antonio Brown. The story, however, has now taken a far more serious turn. According to Ben Shpigel of the New York Times, Brown has been sued for sexual assault and rape. Britney Taylor, who allegedly attended college with Brown...
  13. Steely McBeam

    Antonio Brown admits sexual relationship with accuser, calls lawsuit a “money grab”

    Getty Images On the same day he became a member of the Patriots, receiver Antonio Brown has been sued for sexual assault and rape. Brown’s lawyer, Darren Heitner, has issued a detailed statement that admits to the existence of a sexual relationship between Brown and the plaintiff, Britney...
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    NFL to investigate Antonio Brown sexual assault and rape lawsuit

    Getty Images The Patriots have issued a statement regarding the sexual assault and rape lawsuit filed against receiver Antonio Brown. And the statement says plenty about the NFL’s response to the situation. “We are aware of the civil lawsuit that was filed earlier today against Antonio Brown...
  15. Steely McBeam

    Former Steelers offensive lineman Sam Davis dies at 75

    Getty Images Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Sam Davis was found dead on Tuesday after being reported missing from a personal care home in McKeesport, Pa. Davis was 75 years old. According to CBS 2, Davis was reported to be seen leaving New Life Care Personal Home around 6:50...
  16. Steely McBeam

    Antonio Brown’s lawyer promises a countersuit against Brown’s accuser

    Getty Images When sued in civil court, the natural human response is to say, “Let’s sue them back.” It’s rarely a good idea to give in to that impulse. The lawyer representing Patriots receiver Antonio Brown has yet to give that advice to his client; instead, attorney Darren Heitner seems to...
  17. Steely McBeam

    Steelers sign Jayrone Elliott, add Devlin Hodges to practice squad

    Getty Images After the Steelers agreed to trade quarterback Josh Dobbs to the Jaguars on Monday, there was word that they’d be re-signing quarterback Devlin Hodges after cutting him at the end of the preseason. Hodges is returning to the organization, but he won’t be on the 53-man roster in...
  18. Steely McBeam

    Will Antonio Brown get number 84 in New England?

    Getty Images Antonio Brown is officially on the roster in New England. He doesn’t yet have a number. And he quite possibly won’t have No. 84. That number belongs to tight end Benjamin Watson. And even if Watson were inclined to give the number to Brown, NFL rules generally prohibit in-season...
  19. Steely McBeam

    Josh McDaniels on Antonio Brown: We’ll see how it goes

    Getty Images Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has a new toy for his offense. On Tuesday, McDaniels shared his initial thoughts on having receiver Antonio Brown at his disposal. “Antonio’s been a productive player, obviously, his whole career,” McDaniels told reporters. “We’ve had...
  20. Steely McBeam

    JuJu Smith-Schuster escaped injury

    Getty Images Steelers wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster wasn’t much of a factor last night, but he can’t blame injury. Smith-Schuster was slowed late in the game with what an apparent toe injury, but everything seems to have checked out. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Smith-Schuster was...
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