http://www.mail.com/organizations/3950-pittsburgh-steelers.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/3950-pittsburgh-steelers.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2090192-bills-promote-whaley-to-take-gm.html ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Doug Whaley was promoted to take over as Buffalo Bills general manager, making the team's near top-to-bottom offseason overhaul complete. The much-anticipated decision to elevate Whaley from his position as assistant GM was announced Thursday, three days after Buddy Nix stepped down as GM. The 40-year-old Whaley has spent the pas... Thu, 16 May 2013 20:58:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2090192-bills-promote-whaley-to-take-gm.html 2013-05-16T20:58:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2061618-steelers-rookie-lb-jarvis-jones-settling.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jarvis Jones is not James Harrison. For one thing, there's the hair. The rookie Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker has long dreadlocks that appear under his helmet and skitter across his name when he sprints into the backfield. There's the body, too. The 6-foot-2, 245-pound Jones is taller, leaner and wispier than the 2008 NFL Defens... Fri, 03 May 2013 19:54:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2061618-steelers-rookie-lb-jarvis-jones-settling.html 2013-05-03T19:54:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2039542-bengals-sign-steeler-lb-james-harrison.html CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals added a long-time nemesis to their defense on Tuesday, signing former Steelers linebacker James Harrison to a two-year deal. The five-time Pro Bowl player agreed to terms last Friday and signed the deal on Tuesday as the Bengals got ready for the draft. They've now got one position that's more secure. "Great to get that done ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:12:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2039542-bengals-sign-steeler-lb-james-harrison.html 2013-04-23T17:12:34Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1969344-player-safety-rules-passed-nfl-owners.html PHOENIX (AP) — The NFL believes it made pro football safer, particularly for defensive players, with rule changes passed at the owners meetings. Team owners on Wednesday barred ball carriers from using the crown of their helmets to make forcible contact with a defender in the open field. The previous day, they eliminated the peel-back block everywhere on ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:36:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1969344-player-safety-rules-passed-nfl-owners.html 2013-03-21T07:36:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1967750-nfl-passes-helmet-rule-ends-tuck-rule.html PHOENIX (AP) — If it was good enough for football's greatest running back, NFL owners figure, it should work in the 21st century. Team owners passed a player safety rule Wednesday barring ball carriers from using the crown of their helmets to make forcible contact with a defender in the open field. Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney put the change s... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:38:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1967750-nfl-passes-helmet-rule-ends-tuck-rule.html 2013-03-20T23:38:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1949618-gonzalez-to-falcons-fitzpatrick-cut-bills.html The Baltimore Ravens are paying the price for winning a Super Bowl. The NFL champions lost two key components of their defense, linebackers Paul Kruger and Dannell Ellerbe, as free agency began Tuesday. On Monday, they traded star receiver Anquan Boldin, a key to their title run, to San Francisco — the team the Ravens beat 34-31 to win the championship. ... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:16:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1949618-gonzalez-to-falcons-fitzpatrick-cut-bills.html 2013-03-13T05:16:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1943268-steelers-release-lb-james-harrison-cap-move.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Harrison's snarling tenacity made the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker one of the NFL's most intimidating players for nearly a decade. Big hits — some legal, some not so much — also turned the outspoken five-time Pro Bowler into focal point for a league-wide crackdown on helmet-to-helmet contact. Harrison's outlaw image made him be... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:20:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1943268-steelers-release-lb-james-harrison-cap-move.html 2013-03-09T19:20:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1864980-super-bowl-firsts-lasts-bests.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The journey to this Super Bowl wound through bounties and replacement refs, eventually bringing the big game back to the Big Easy — with a replacement quarterback, a sibling rivalry and a grand exit for one of the NFL's greatest players, clouded by the obscure healing powers of deer-antler spray. It is a Super Bowl of comebacks, of firs... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1864980-super-bowl-firsts-lasts-bests.html 2013-02-03T04:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1828814-cardinals-hire-bruce-arians-head-coach.html TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have filled the NFL's final head coaching vacancy by hiring Indianapolis offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. The team confirmed the hiring in a release Thursday night, saying Arians received a four-year contract with a club option for a fifth year. The 60-year-old longtime assistant went 9-3 as Colts interim head ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1828814-cardinals-hire-bruce-arians-head-coach.html 2013-01-18T10:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1812006-steelers-cut-rb-rainey-arrest-florida.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie running back Chris Rainey has run out of chances with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers cut the troubled 24-year-old following his arrest on a battery charge in Gainesville, Fla., on Thursday, the latest in a series of off-the-field incidents that have threatened his career. Gainesville police officers char... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1812006-steelers-cut-rb-rainey-arrest-florida.html 2013-01-10T21:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1789126-lebeau-intends-returning-to-steelers-2013.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Armed with a promise from his beloved defensive coordinator that he wouldn't retire without first informing his players, Ryan Clark threatened to avoid Dick LeBeau. "I didn't want to hear it, so I've told him, 'If you try to leave, well, you didn't see me and tell me, so you can't,'" said Clark, the Steelers' free safety. "'That would ma... Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1789126-lebeau-intends-returning-to-steelers-2013.html 2012-12-27T23:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784676-bengals-clinch-playoff-spot-edge-steelers-13-10.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — A.J. Green doesn't really care about the Cincinnati Bengals' woeful past. The wide receiver wasn't part of it and hasn't really taken the time to study it. The Bengals were bad. End of story. And now they're good. Beginning of story. Andy Dalton hit Green for a 21-yard pass in the final minutes to set up Josh Brown's 43-yard field goal w... Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784676-bengals-clinch-playoff-spot-edge-steelers-13-10.html 2012-12-23T22:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1772038-football-predicting-nfl-fools-game.html So you think you know the NFL? Perhaps you can predict the future, tame the weather and forecast winning lottery numbers, too. Those claiming to know what will happen in pro football need only look at what went on this wild weekend, which featured a half-dozen super matchups that didn't turn out quite so super. Nothi... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1772038-football-predicting-nfl-fools-game.html 2012-12-17T17:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1771252-carr-pick-sends-cowboys-steelers-ot-27-24.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brandon Carr figured Ben Roethlisberger was throwing his way. Thousands of Terrible Towel-waving Pittsburgh fans at Cowboys Stadium weren't happy with the Dallas cornerback's reaction. Carr intercepted a pass from Roethlisberger on the second play of overtime and returned it 36 yards to the 1, setting up Dan Bailey's 21-yard field ... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1771252-carr-pick-sends-cowboys-steelers-ot-27-24.html 2012-12-17T11:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1770732-cowboys-top-steelers-overtime-27-24.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brandon Carr found a way to silence thousands of Terrible Towel-waving Pittsburgh fans at Cowboys Stadium and send the Dallas crowd home happy. The Cowboys cornerback intercepted a Ben Roethlisberger pass in overtime, returned it 36 yards to the 1, and Dan Bailey kicked a 21-yard field goal for a 27-24 win over the Steelers on Sund... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 02:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1770732-cowboys-top-steelers-overtime-27-24.html 2012-12-17T02:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1765818-bengals-beat-eagles-34-13.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — So long, Eagles. Up ahead for the Cincinnati Bengals, the only Pennsylvania team that truly matters. Andy Dalton threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score, an opportunistic defense forced five turnovers and Cincinnati beat the Philadelphia Eagles 34-13 on Thursday night. The Bengals (8-6) t... Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1765818-bengals-beat-eagles-34-13.html 2012-12-14T09:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1759816-steelers-suspend-rb-rashard-mendenhall.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — When Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin demoted running back Rashard Mendenhall to third-string following a fumble in a loss to Cleveland last month, Tomlin stressed Mendenhall would have a chance to redeem himself. Not this week. The Steelers suspended the mercurial Mendenhall for their game Sunday at Dallas for conduct detrimental t... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1759816-steelers-suspend-rb-rashard-mendenhall.html 2012-12-12T00:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755446-steelers-regrouping-34-24-loss-to-chargers.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten pretty good at beating the NFL's best. They've nearly perfected losing to the worst. And while San Diego is more underachieving than utterly horrific, the Chargers' 34-24 win over the Steelers on Sunday continued a perplexing trend for a team that considers itself among the elite. ... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755446-steelers-regrouping-34-24-loss-to-chargers.html 2012-12-10T09:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1749310-steelers-roethlisberger-to-start-chargers.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't taking any chances with their franchise quarterback's sprained right shoulder and dislocated rib. Though the Steelers confirmed Ben Roethlisberger will return to the starting lineup on Sunday against San Diego after missing three weeks due to injury, Roethlisberger will take the field with a little extra pr... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1749310-steelers-roethlisberger-to-start-chargers.html 2012-12-07T05:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1746180-positive-day-roethlisberger-nears-return.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returned to practice on Wednesday and appears on track to return this weekend against San Diego. Roethlisberger hasn't played since spraining his right shoulder and dislocating a rib in a 16-13 overtime victory over Kansas City on Nov. 12. He was limited in practice but coach Mike Tomlin... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1746180-positive-day-roethlisberger-nears-return.html 2012-12-05T20:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1742650-steelers-cb-ike-taylor-with-ankle-injury.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — There have been very few constants in Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin's six years on the job. The sight of Ike Taylor in his No. 24 uniform has been one of them. Until now. The veteran cornerback will miss at least two weeks with a fractured right ankle, meaning his streak of playing in 135 consecutive games will end on Sunday when... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1742650-steelers-cb-ike-taylor-with-ankle-injury.html 2012-12-04T21:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739172-batch-steelers-stun-ravens-23-20.html BALTIMORE (AP) — If Charlie Batch doesn't start another game for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season, the 37-year-old quarterback can take solace in knowing he went out on a decidedly high note. And if Ben Roethlisberger isn't healthy enough to reclaim the starting job this week, Batch will be delighted to build on his memorable performance Sunday in a 23... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739172-batch-steelers-stun-ravens-23-20.html 2012-12-03T09:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739050-broncos-patriots-falcons-win-divisions.html If NFL executives really adore parity, they must be wincing at the early division clinchings by the Broncos, Patriots and Falcons. Not to mention the Texans securing at least a wild-card berth, with nearly all of December still remaining. Sure, there could still be some close races, particularly in the NFC North and for the wild cards. But after Sunday's ... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739050-broncos-patriots-falcons-win-divisions.html 2012-12-03T08:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738750-steelers-stun-ravens-23-20.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Because there's still some life in the 37-year-old arm of Charlie Batch, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain alive in the AFC North. Batch directed a 61-yard drive in the closing minutes and Shaun Suisham kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired to give the Steelers a 23-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Playing without injure... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738750-steelers-stun-ravens-23-20.html 2012-12-03T00:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1734996-steelers-roethlisberger-ruled-ravens-game.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger will not play Sunday in Baltimore, meaning Charlie Batch will make his second consecutive start at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Roethlisberger threw briefly early in practice Friday but was in a sweat suit watching by the time practice ended. He will miss a third consecutive game since sustaining a sprained... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1734996-steelers-roethlisberger-ruled-ravens-game.html 2012-11-30T19:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1733578-turn-lights-turn-water-nfl-games.html NEW YORK (AP) — You can turn off the lights, turn on the water, or fire up the snow plow. No matter what, the NFL show goes on. Of course, disruptions may be cause for concern (blackouts). Or comic relief (sprinklers). Or confusion (bad calls). Right or wrong it all gets sorted out and the games proceed to a conclusion. So, after a computer glitch in Miam... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1733578-turn-lights-turn-water-nfl-games.html 2012-11-30T09:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1731502-steelers-qb-roethlisberger-testing-hurt-shoulder.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger can hold his newborn son Ben Jr. in his injured right arm just fine, thanks. When the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback will be able to say the same about a football, even he's not sure. Roethlisberger practiced in a limited role Thursday and appears a long shot to return for Sunday's game in Baltimore. ... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1731502-steelers-qb-roethlisberger-testing-hurt-shoulder.html 2012-11-29T21:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1726472-steelers-hope-to-polamalu-ravens.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger took a break from changing his newborn son's diapers to throw a few passes with his sprained right shoulder on Monday. The Pittsburgh Steelers saw enough to ask their franchise quarterback to throw a few more over the next few days, hoping he can recover in time to salvage a season in danger of slipping through their f... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1726472-steelers-hope-to-polamalu-ravens.html 2012-11-27T19:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723410-division-races-taking-shape.html As the NFL heads into December, nearly every division race has an outright favorite. Some — Denver, Atlanta, New England, Houston and Baltimore — are on the verge of clinching playoff spots. The Broncos, Falcons, Ravens, Texans and Patriots took big steps toward making the postseason with victories this week. Denver in the AFC West and Atlanta in the NFC ... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723410-division-races-taking-shape.html 2012-11-26T08:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1722954-browns-beat-sloppy-steelers-20-14.html CLEVELAND (AP) — They didn't look like themselves at all. Not with the turnovers, penalties and blown chances. These weren't the Pittsburgh Steelers of old. And it had little to do with their 37-year-old quarterback. "That was an ugly performance," coach Mike Tomlin said. With their playoff lives in peril, the Steelers committed eight turnovers and third-... Sun, 25 Nov 2012 22:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1722954-browns-beat-sloppy-steelers-20-14.html 2012-11-25T22:34:00Z