Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell is facing a two-game suspension in relation to his August arrest for marijuana possession, according to a report by ESPN’s John Clayton. Bell was stopped in his black Chevrolet Camaro on August 20 in Ross Township along with his former teammate, LeGarrette Blount. Bell was charged with possession of marijuana and driving under the influence. He has entered the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program and will undergo 15 months of probation and ... Read More
Steelers to play in 2015 Hall of Fame Game
The Steelers will face the Minnesota Vikings in the 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame game, the National Football League announced on Wednesday. Kickoff between the Steelers and Vikings will be at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9. The game will be played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, which is adjacent to the hall of fame. The game, which is traditionally the first preseason game played, will kick off NBC’s Sunday Night Football season. Both teams are represented in the ... Read More
Colbert, Tomlin expect to discuss future of Steeler vets
In a discussion with the local media yesterday afternoon, Steelers GM Kevin Colbert reflected on a number of issues facing the Steelers this off-season. This included the ongoing negotiations on a contract extension with Ben Roethlisberger, what positions of need the Steelers might look to focus on in the upcoming NFL draft and where things stand with veteran linebacker Jason Worilds. Colbert also acknowledged that he and head coach Mike Tomlin plan on meeting today to discuss the future of a ... Read More
Jim Kelly honored with Lifetime Achievement at Dapper Dan Awards
Jim Kelly is everything that Pittsburgh stands for — tough. Last night, at the 75th annual Dapper Dan awards ceremony, Jim Kelly was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding play on the field and his perseverance off it. Toughness has always been part of Kelly’s football identity. In many ways, his post-football life has tested his toughness more than any hit in his 13 years in professional football. In the past 18 months, Kelly has endured two ... Read More
Tony Dorsett speaks on struggle with CTE
In a recent Dallas-area AM radio interview, former University of Pittsburgh Heisman Trophy-winning running back Tony Dorsett told 1310 The Ticket that his battle with CTE is a struggle and that he did not think "the end was going to be like this." CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is a disorder that causes depression and dementia, and in Dorsett's case, was likely brought on by head trauma traced back to his career as a football player. The Hopewell High School graduate played for Pitt ... Read More
PSN NFL Draft profile: Miami (OH) CB Quinten Rollins
The NFL draft is known for unique stories of players who essentially come out of nowhere to become first-round prospects. That is definitely the case with Miami (OH) cornerback Quinten Rollins. That's because until this past season, Rollins did not even play for the Redhawks football program. Instead, he was a four-year starter at point guard for the basketball team, playing in 116 career games and becoming one of the all-time leaders in steals in MAC conference history. So should it come ... Read More
Steelers promote Joey Porter and Jerry Olsavsky to linebackers coaches
After promoting Keith Butler to replace recently departed defensive coordinator Dick Lebeau last month, the Steelers again looked within the organization to fill a vacant position. Defensive assistants Jerry Olsavsky and Joey Porter were both promoted to replace Butler as linebackers coach. Olsavsky will coach the inside linebackers and Porter will coach the outside linebackers. Both men got their starts in pro football as linebackers for the black and gold. Olsavsky was a 10th-round pick ... Read More
PSN NFL Draft Profile: Michigan State RB Jeremy Langford
With the much publicized walk-out and subsequent release of LeGarrette Blount after a Week 11 win over the Tennessee Titans, the Pittsburgh Steelers made the decision to go all in with All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell. The plan initially worked flawlessly, as the best two-way back in the NFL carried the load and went on to have the best overall season by a Steeler running back in franchise history. All of that changed in the Week 17 finale when a hit to the knee by Cincinnati Bengals safety ... Read More
Former Steelers draft pick, WPIAL receiver Clemons signs with Winnipeg
Football season is over, but the news doesn't stop. Former 2012 Pittsburgh Steelers seventh-round draft pick Toney Clemons has signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL, according to Valley News Dispatch's Bill Beckner, who first broke the news. Former Valley star WR Toney Clemons has signed with Winnipeg Blue Bombers of CFL. Clemons, 26, 7th-round draft pick of Steelers in 2012. — Bill Beckner (@BillBeckner) February 5, 2015 Pittsburgh Sporting News has confirmed the ... Read More
Report: Former Steelers coordinator Dick LeBeau to join Tennessee Titans coaching staff
It looks like long-time Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau is taking a similar path that former offensive coordinator Bruce Arians took after his departure. According to a report by Jim Wyatt, the Tennessee Titans beat writer for the Tennessean, LeBeau will join the Titans coaching staff as an assistant head coach, defensive coach with the Titans. Former #Steelers DC Dick LeBeau is expected to be named assistant head coach/defense with the #Titans, per sources. — Jim Wyatt ... Read More