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In his first public comments in almost 12 weeks, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said of the offseason departures of Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell, “it’s probably best for all parties involved that we go our separate ways.” Speaking Monday afternoon to reporters who traveled to Arizona for the annual...

James Harrison is coming to the defense of Ben Roethlisberger. Harrison, the former star linebacker, made the rounds on FS1 shows Monday. He was asked about his former longtime teammate with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Roethlisberger, in the wake of former teammates Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell taking shots at Roethlisberger....

Remember when earlier this month — in the days before an agreement of a trade to the Oakland Raiders was consummated — the Pittsburgh Steelers’ efforts to deal Antonio Brown reportedly were centered around the Buffalo Bills? The Bills general manager says “that was never something that we were even...

In Monday’s “First Call,” we give you a preview of Monday’s Penguins-Rangers game, a look at the weekend’s impact on the NHL’s Eastern Conference standings, some support for Tom Izzo and some height perspective on UCF’s Tacko Fall. Wrecked Rangers The Penguins get back into action Monday night against the...

The latest ex-Steeler to pile on the franchise is current Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Last week, Sanders told 104.3 “The Fan” in Denver about how he left the Steelers. “The Steelers offered me a crappy deal,” Sanders told the radio station. “They offered me three years, $9 million, $1...

There is a lot to get into for “Madden Monday” this week with Mark Madden of 105.9 the X. We start with the Penguins and the impact of recently acquired forward Denis Sav … uh, I mean … Jared McCann. How about that spin-o-rama goal he scored Saturday night in...

I don’t understand the NFL competition committee’s approach to its replay expansion proposals. One proposal up for debate at this week’s owners’ meetings suggests the league should allow the review of pass-interference calls for a year on an experimental basis. A second proposal suggests adding replay review for roughing the...

The Steelers and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took a PR hit when Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell checked out. Roethlisberger was eviscerated. GM Kevin Colbert was villainized. The piling on continues. But, in the process, damage also got done to the concept of journalism. (Journalism has taken a beating for quite...

NFL owners will be presented a list of proposed rules changes this weekend at the league’s annual meeting in Phoenix. Steelers president Art Rooney II let it be known Friday that he is not in favor of any proposal that expands the use of instant replay. Several proposals related to...

Art Rooney II is looking forward and not back as he prepares for the NFL annual meeting in Phoenix. On a conference call Friday with reporters, the Pittsburgh Steelers president opted not to discuss the departures of Pro Bowl players Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. Both players took verbal jabs...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to end the Morgan Burnett era after just one season. The veteran safety will be released before April 1, according to an ESPN report. Burnett complained about his role as a dime linebacker with the Steelers and requested his release with two years left on...

In “First Call” Thursday, someone in the Steelers locker room sticks up for Big Ben. A wide receiver to watch for the Steelers in the draft. The latest on the rumors about Peyton Manning to “Monday Night Football.” And did we just see the game of the year in the...

If Antonio Brown’s softball-filled interview on ESPN wasn’t rage-inducing enough for Steelers fans, Le’Veon Bell appears to have gotten just as big of a creampuff platform from Sports Illustrated. Much like the ESPN piece about how Brown forced his departure from the Steelers, Bell’s S.I. interview about how he “bet...

Pitt’s football players train in the same facility as the Pittsburgh Steelers, so it’s not uncommon for players from both sides of UPMC Rooney Sports Complex to cross paths on a regular basis. That doesn’t mean Pitt players still don’t get a bit star struck when they see Steelers players...

The strategy worked two years ago for Alejandro Villanueva, and Mike Hilton apparently is hoping it will pay off for him. According to an ESPN report, Hilton is not going to sign his exclusive rights tender in an attempt to get a new contract from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hilton, 25,...

Wednesday’s “First Call” features Le’Veon Bell’s wandering explanation about his absence from the Steelers, the Hurricanes’ latest postgame celebration, a recap of the Metropolitan Division results impacting the playoff picture. What’s he trying to say? Former Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell did an interview with Sports Illustrated. He tried —...

A lot is going on in this week’s “U mad, bro?” Penguins fans are mad at blown leads. Steelers fans are mad at Josh Harris. Rage continues about Antonio Brown. And at least one reader is angry about my pessimistic Steelers forecast. ••• “Manofmyster1” leaves no mystery to this tweet....

The Pittsburgh Steelers have started restructuring contracts in order to create salary cap room for 2019, and NFL Network reported that linebacker Vince Williams recently had his deal altered. Williams helped the Steelers create almost $2.9 million in cap room by having his base salary reduced to $805,000 and having...

Tuesday’s “First Call” features a look at one of the most important nights of the season in the NHL’s Eastern Conference. Antonio Brown has a Twitter message for those of us in the media. And Bruce Gradkowski chimes in on “Fumblegate.” Response piece Not every ex-Steeler is buying Josh Harris’...

Thanks to an off-day, this week’s “Madden Monday” comes on a Tuesday. We get into: • Josh Harris’ accusation that Ben Roethlisberger fumbled on purpose against the Bengals. Why is this information just coming out now? • Le’Veon Bell’s failed contract. The spin continues! LISTEN: Mark Madden, Tim Benz discuss...

Last year, the Steelers signed a 29-year-old free agent safety they thought could play like a linebacker. This year they signed a 29-year-old linebacker they think could play like a safety. This year’s move should be more of a sure bet seeing as how the candidate has been a full-timer...

Ben Roethlisberger wasn’t always a leader. Whether he is now or ever was one seems to be an ongoing debate both locally and nationally. He is happy to claim that he is, and his boss, Kevin Colbert, backed him up on that Feb. 20 when he said, “Ben’s the unquestioned...

The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their trek into free agency Sunday by signing linebacker Mark Barron to a two-year, $12 million contract, according to multiple national reports. NFL Network reported Barron’s deal includes a $5.75 million signing bonus. ESPN first reported the signing. Barron joins cornerback Steven Nelson and wide receiver...