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NFL coaches visit troops in Iraq in first USO trip (AP)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:46:49 PDT

The soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq. "They kept thanking us," said the Tennessee Titans' Jeff Fisher. "We kept thanking them." Fisher, the New York Giants' Tom Coughlin, the Baltimore Ravens' John Harbaugh, former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden are...

Steelers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:15:36 PDT

Larry Foote's self-forced exit from Pittsburgh is a rare instance in which a Steelers player asked to be traded or released so he could pursue his career elsewhere.

Players rarely leave the Steelers unless the Steelers no longer want them. Sometimes, they go kicking and screaming, such as Pro Bowl guard Alan Faneca last year.

"I'm just speaking from my knowledge of being around here and that is this is a great place to be," said defensive end Brett Keisel, who could find himself in the Faneca boat next year. "You have great owners who care about you, a great family atmosphere here in the locker room ,so it's a great place for a player like myself who was drafted here."

Keisel has one year left on his contract and wants to sign an extension before the 2009...

Steelers owner Dan Rooney sworn as ambassador (AP)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:33:38 PDT

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney is making his first official trip as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, one day after being sworn in by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The State Department says Rooney is traveling to Dublin on Thursday and is to meet with Ireland President Mary McAleese on Friday. By presenting his credentials to the Irish president, Rooney is officially recognized as the Irish...

Steelers sign third-round pick Urbik (AP)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:57:38 PDT

Offensive lineman Kraig Urbik, the first of the Pittsburgh Steelers' three third-round draft picks, has signed a three-year contract. The Steelers have eight of their nine picks under contract after signing Urbik on Monday. Their only unsigned draft choice is first-rounder Ziggy Hood, a defensive end from Missouri.

NFL players among sports' leaders on Twitter (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:40:00 PDT

Players are using the site to send unfiltered messages, a trend that could force the league to react.

NFL reviewing Plaxico Burress shooting incident (AP)

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:38:48 PDT

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has started his review of the Plaxico Burress shooting incident under the league's personal conduct policy. The league confirmed Friday that Goodell was examining the incident in which Burress shot himself in the thigh in late November in a New York City nightclub. The commissioner could suspend him if he finds that the receiver violated the NFL policy on personal...

Steelers owner Rooney now ambassador to Ireland (AP)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:18:54 PDT

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as U.S. ambassador to Ireland. The nomination was approved by voice vote. Rooney was a lifelong Republican who backed President Barack Obama over Hillary Rodham Clinton during Pennsylvania's presidential primary last year.

Steelers' OT Starks signs 4-year contract (AP)

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:55:33 PDT

Offensive tackle Max Starks has signed a four-year contract that keeps him with the Pittsburgh Steelers through the 2012 season and frees up several million dollars in salary cap room for the team. Starks, the starting left tackle, was designated as the Steelers' franchise player on Feb. 20 -- less than three weeks after they won the Super Bowl -- and he initially accepted a 2009 salary of...

Goodell should seek to prevent, not to punish (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:25:00 PDT

Whatever punishment the NFL hands down to Donte' Stallworth should serve as a warning to other players.

Steelers sign 3 more draft picks, 3 still unsigned (AP)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:33:47 PDT

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed a trio of draft picks to three-year contracts. The Steelers signed receiver Mike Wallace, defensive end Ra'Shon Harris and center A.Q. Shipley on Thursday. Six of their nine picks from this year's draft are now under contract. Wallace was a third-round pick out of Ole Miss.

Plaxico Burress gun case delayed until September (AP)

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:07:37 PDT

Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is negotiating with several NFL teams to return to pro football this season after a judge delayed his trial Monday on gun possession charges. Burress made a brief appearance in court Monday, accompanied by his wife and attorney Benjamin Brafman. Judge Felicia Mennin adjourned the case until Sept.

NFL broadens 'Rooney Rule' to include senior posts (AP)

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:51:45 PDT

The NFL has broadened its "Rooney Rule" by requiring teams to interview at least one minority candidate when seeking to fill its senior football operations positions. Commissioner Roger Goodell informed the NFL's 32 member teams by memo Monday of the new requirement, which received strong endorsement after being recommended at league meetings last month.

Lewis among 3 Steelers picks to sign (AP)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:37:31 PDT

The Pittsburgh Steelers, often among the first teams to sign their draft picks, have signed one of their three third-round draft choices, cornerback Keenan Lewis of Oregon State, and their two fifth-round picks. Lewis is considered by the Steelers to be a physical cornerback who should complement starter Ike Taylor.

DA drops marijuana charge against Steelers' Holmes (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:32:16 PDT

Pittsburgh prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor drug charge against Steelers wide receiver and Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes.

The Steelers get their subtle, understated Super Bowl rings (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:03:00 PDT

I kid. There is nothing subtle or understated about the Steelers' new finger hardware. It is big, gaudy and...

Steelers get Super Bowl rings (AP)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:24:38 PDT

The Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten their Super Bowl rings, four months after beating the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 for the franchise's record sixth championship. The rings were presented at a private ceremony Tuesday night at Heinz Field. The ring's design was kept confidential until then. Each player got a ring with his name and number on it.

Steelers to open training camp on July 31 (AP)

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:00:41 PDT

The Pittsburgh Steelers will open training camp in Latrobe, Pa., on July 31 and will work out at Saint Vincent College through Aug. 20. The first practice is scheduled for Aug. 1. Only afternoon practices will be open to the public. The only evening practice will be Aug. 7 at Latrobe High School's stadium.

Roethlisberger returns to practice (AP)

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:44:46 PDT

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has returned to practice a day after he limped off the field following a collision with running back Willie Parker. Roethlisberger had his left knee wrapped on Thursday in the only sign of the mishap that occurred during the team's optional offseason workouts.

Roethlisberger limps off, but apparently not hurt (AP)

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:33:37 PDT

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was limping due to left knee discomfort during an optional team practice Wednesday, but did not appear to be injured. Roethlisberger, who led the Steelers to two Super Bowl victories the last four seasons, had some problem walking when he left the team's training complex but his knee was not bandaged.