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Steelers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:47:48 PDT

Coach Mike Tomlin resumes his spring practices Tuesday after giving his team two weeks off from OTAs, although they continued to voluntarily lift and work out in Pittsburgh.

Rookie running back Rashard Mendenhall will return to Pittsburgh, where they'll get another look at the hamstring he injured on the first day of minicamp six days after he was drafted.

He said his leg feels "pretty good." So, too, has been his relationship with veteran halfback Willie Parker, the NFL's leading rusher through 14 games last season before he broke his fibula. The plan by Tomlin is to have Parker, who has topped 1,200 yards rushing in each of the past three seasons, and Mendenhall share time.

10-pack: The worst moves (and non-moves) of the NFL offseason (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:36:38 PDT

With the offseason moving past the halfway point, SN's Mike Florio takes a look at 10 of the moves (and non-moves) that stand out as the least prudent of the year to date.

New crop of wide receivers ready to take over (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 10 May 2008 09:17:09 PDT

The crop of thirtysomething wide receivers is moving past its prime. It's time to get to know these six receivers, all of which are 25 and under.

Mixed signals (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 09 May 2008 01:17:00 PDT

With no tape of the Rams' walkthrough, the NFL and Patriots can downplay what was on the tapes sent Thursday.

Steelers' rookie Mendenhall robbed (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:36:11 PDT

CHICAGO (Ticker) - Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Rashard Mendenhall was robbed at gunpoint early Monday morning, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune.

Steelers draft pick Mendenhall robbed (AP)

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:09:56 PDT

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Rashard Mendenhall was robbed at gunpoint along the Chicago lakefront early Monday, his mother and agent said. The former running back was not hurt in the robbery, during which two people stole Mendenhall's wallet and cellular telephone, his mother, Sybil Mendenhall, told the Chicago Tribune.

Parker "surprised" sharing spot as Steelers open minicamp (AP)

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:54:01 PDT

The Pittsburgh Steelers can't afford to have the wheels come off Willie Parker again. NFL teams rarely devote a first-round draft pick to a position of strength, but that is exactly what the Steelers did by choosing Rashard Mendenhall of Illinois with the No. 23 pick last weekend. Suddenly, Willie Parker -- the NFL's leading rusher until breaking his right leg on Dec.

Roethlisberger said he had no influence in draft (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:17:53 PDT

It's not that Ben Roethlisberger doesn't like that the Pittsburgh Steelers ' top picks in the NFL draft are a...

Draft keeps Steelers a leg up in AFC North (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:57:21 PDT

With an aggressive offseason, the Cleveland Browns made a push to be top dog in the AFC North. But the Pittsburgh Steelers made all the right moves to remain the best in the division.

10-pack: Booty could challenge Jackson in Minnesota (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:16:10 PDT

Pro Football Talk.com's Mike Florio offers postdraft coverage.

AFC grades: Top marks for Pats, Steelers, Raiders (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:14:00 PDT

Darren McFadden figures to be a huge boost for Oakland's offense and QB JaMarcus Russell.

Steelers draft RB Mendenhall with 23rd pick (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:18:48 PDT

The Pittsburgh Steelers added some power to their running game, selecting running back Rashard Mendenhall with the 23rd overall pick in Saturday's NFL draft.

NFL Draft First-Round Selections (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:42:46 PDT

The first-round picks in Saturday NFL draft: 1) Miami Dolphins -- JAKE LONG, 6-7, 315, Michigan, OT: Bulldozer of a tackle in the run game who can also be a solid insurance policy for any franchise QB. Has the strength to move the pile and aggressiveness and smarts to clear out second-level blockers.

32 Questions: Draft edition (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:57:00 PDT

This weekend's draft will have little effect on team rankings.

DRAFT 2008: NFL Draft Team Capsules (AP)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:29:53 PDT

1. MIAMI DOLPHINS (1-15)= LAST SEASON: The worst season in franchise history, including an 0-13 start, led to the Dolphins' fourth coaching change since 2004. New football czar Bill Parcells brought in coach Tony Sparano and general manager Jeff Ireland, both from the Dallas Cowboys. THEY NEED: Name a position.

Steelers lineman Starks signs tender offer (AP)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:47:46 PDT

Offensive tackle Max Starks, a backup for most of last season, will return to the Pittsburgh Steelers after signing a one-year tender offer Monday worth $6.9 million. The Steelers designated Starks in February as their transition player, meaning they could match any offers to a player who otherwise would have been an unrestricted free agent.

Browns searching draft for next 'tweener' (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:12:31 PDT

Since January, the Cleveland Browns ' scouting department has been on a mission to find the next Adalius Thomas...

Mock draft: Pick any player in the league (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:38 PDT

Here's a take on what would happen in Round 1 of the 2008 draft if the teams were allowed to pick players already in the league. I'll admit it: It's silly. But it's also a lot more interesting than perusing another standard mock draft, version 16.4.

Mocks to the max: Clifton Brown's NFL mock draft (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:31 PDT

NFL draft boards are all stacked, so strap it up for a simulating experience. We've got every corner covered -- and every lineman, receiver and safety, too -- in our quartet of first-round mock drafts. Join us, for Goodell's sake.

Starks signs tender with Steelers (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:48:58 PDT

Pittsburgh Steelers right tackle Max Starks signed his one-year tender, the team announced Monday.

Dolphins have decision to make on Taylor (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:21:00 PDT

Jason Taylor still wants out. The Dolphins have to decide whether to trade him or risk that he'll retire.

AFC North: Help needed at cornerback (Rivals.com)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:00:00 PDT

Top cornerbacks are usually in high demand, and a few teams from the AFC North will be particularly interested...

Steelers sign WR Nate Washington (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:04:01 PDT

The Pittsburgh Steelers put the last of their restricted free agents in the fold for 2008 Wednesday when wide...

WR Nate Washington back with Steelers (AP)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:40:42 PDT

Wide receiver Nate Washington, a restricted free agent, accepted his tender offer from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday and will make $1,417,000 this season. Washington caught 29 passes for a 15.5 yard per catch average and five touchdowns last season as a backup.

Steelers re-sign WR Washington (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:24:06 PDT

The Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday re-signed wide receiver Nate Washington to a one-year contract.