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Former Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker James Harrison Inks a Two-Year Contract with the Cincinnati Bengals
April 19th, 2013 at 9:18 PM
For a week, rumors have been floating around that former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison was going to sign a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. Today, that rumor became reality. In the process, it means Harrison will get two primetime shots against his former team.***PHOTO1***According to NFL.com, Harrison and...

Pittsburgh Steelers Defeat the Cleveland Browns to End 2012 on a High Note
December 31st, 2012 at 10:59 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers finished off this disappointing season by defeating the Cleveland Browns 24-10 in the season finale. Now with no playoffs in the future, the 8-8 franchise can sit back and dissect what might have been in this season of injury and missed opportunities.***PHOTO1***For the first time all season,...

Pittsburgh Steelers Inactive List for Their Season Finale
December 30th, 2012 at 12:10 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers released their inactive list for their season finale, and the were really no surprises. As expected newly signed nose tackles Hebron Fangupo and Alameda Ta’amu are not active.***PHOTO1***Joining the two big men will be quarterback Byron Leftwich, cornerback Justin King, defensive end Al Woods, linebacker Marshall McFadden...

Pittsburgh Steelers Look to End the 2012 Season on a High Note
December 29th, 2012 at 11:30 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off three disappointing losses against the San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals. In all three games, the team had their chances to prevail; instead, they faltered under the pressure, and now face a must-win situation against the Cleveland Browns, if they want to...

Has Wide Receiver Mike Wallace Played His Last Game with the Pittsburgh Steelers?
December 28th, 2012 at 10:25 PM
As the last Friday of the Pittsburgh Steelers season is among us, that means that the final Friday injury report was released. On the list, already pronounced out for the finale, is wide receiver Mike Wallace (Hamstring), who may have already played his last season in Pittsburgh.***PHOTO1***After a much-hyped training...

Cincinnati Bengals Clinch a Playoff Spot After Defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10
December 24th, 2012 at 12:44 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers saw their playoff chances disappear after dropping this critical AFC North match-up to the Cincinnati Bengals. The young Bengals team took advantage of two Ben Roethlisberger interceptions and pulled out a 13-10 victory.***PHOTO1***This emotional and physical match-up saw a defense step up and tally the first score...

Cincinnati Bengals Lead the Pittsburgh Steelers 10-7 at Halftime
December 23rd, 2012 at 2:36 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals are at halftime of this critical AFC North match-up. The Bengals are leading the Steelers 10-7 in this regular season playoff game.***PHOTO1***This emotional and physical match-up saw a defense step up and tally the first score of the ballgame. Cornerback Leon Hall stepped in...

Pittsburgh Steelers Inactive List for Their Critcal AFC North Battle
December 23rd, 2012 at 12:15 PM
As kickoff time approaches on the anniversary of one of the most fabled days in Pittsburgh Steelers history, the 40thAnniversary of the famed Immaculate Reception, the Steelers playoff push has already began. Now fans know who will go into battle as they take on the Cincinnati Bengals.***PHOTO1***One player who is...

Pittsburgh Steelers Look to Bounce Back This Week Against the Cincinnati Bengals
December 22nd, 2012 at 8:43 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off two disappointing losses against the San Diego Chargers and Dallas Cowboys. Now, they must bring all hands on deck, in this must-win match-up against their division rival Cincinnati Bengals.***PHOTO1***The Steelers have failed to get their rushing attack in gear this past two weeks, managing...

Pittsburgh Steelers Receive Some Good News at the Cornerback Position
December 21st, 2012 at 10:59 PM
As many fans head off into their holiday break from work, the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to fight for their playoff lives. Their first must-win game comes Sunday in their critical AFC North match-up against the Cincinnati Bengals.***PHOTO1***Of course, this game is sort of déjà vu for the Steelers who...

Pittsburgh Steelers Still Have Questions in the Secondary as They Prepare for the Cincinnati Bengals
December 20th, 2012 at 9:45 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the biggest game of their season against the Cincinnati Bengals. For all intensive purposes, their playoffs start this week and sadly, they are still not 100 percent healthy.***PHOTO1***With cornerback Ike Taylor out, the Steelers hope to have both Keenan Lewis and Cortez Allen back...

Pittsburgh Steelers Will Not Have Ike Taylor Back Against the Cincinnati Bengals
December 18th, 2012 at 10:17 PM
There is no question that the lack of depth at cornerback has hurt the Pittsburgh Steelers in these past two contests, especially against the Dallas Cowboys where the finished the game with only two healthy cornerbacks available. While there is hope that they will be in better shape this week...

Pittsburgh Steelers Come from Behind to Defeat the Baltimore Ravens in AFC North Action
December 2nd, 2012 at 7:58 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens played a physical AFC North match-up that came down to the final seconds. After overcoming an early 10-point deficit, the Steelers pulled out an important 23-20 victory over the Ravens, keeping their playoff hopes alive.***PHOTO1***The Steelers defense forced a punt on the Ravens first...

Baltimore Ravens Head to Halftime Leading the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-6
December 2nd, 2012 at 5:59 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens are caught up in a physical AFC North match-up. At halftime, the Ravens lead the Steelers 13-6.***PHOTO1***The Steelers defense forced a punt on the Ravens first possession; the Steelers offense mounted their best drive with Charlie Batch at the helm. Mixing run and pass,...

Pittsburgh Steelers Make Rashard Mendenhall, Ben Roethlisberger Inactive Against the Baltimore Ravens
December 2nd, 2012 at 4:18 PM
While most of the Pittsburgh Steelers inactive list was populated by the injury report on Friday, there were a couple of moves that raised some eyebrows when it was released. On a positive note, starting guard Willie Colon, who has been battling a knee injury, will be active and is...

Pittsburgh Steelers Look to Bounce Back Against the Baltimore Ravens
December 1st, 2012 at 10:45 PM
As was the case two weeks ago when the Pittsburgh Steelers took on the Baltimore Ravens, one would think that they would be a team preparing for their bye week, not a critical must-win game that could decide their playoff fate. While some of the injury report seems to have...

Pittsburgh Steelers Will Start Charlie Batch Against Baltimore Ravens
November 30th, 2012 at 9:48 PM
As many expected, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (Shoulder) was declared out today and will not play against the Baltimore Ravens in this key AFC North battle. With this announcement official, Charlie Batch will get a chance at redemption for the Steelers, after is subpar performance against the Cleveland Browns.***PHOTO1***From all reports,...

Pittsburgh Steelers Continue to Juggle Depth Chart as They Prepare for the Baltimore Ravens
November 29th, 2012 at 10:25 PM
There are no secrets that the Pittsburgh Steelers are a beat up team, with injuries all over the depth chart causing extreme measures to be taken at multiple positions. In some cases, questions remain to exactly what players will be available to suit up against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.***PHOTO1***One...

Pittsburgh Steelers Shake-Up Depth Chart After Their Dismal Performance Against the Cleveland Browns
November 27th, 2012 at 8:27 PM
Amongst the stories coming out of Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin’s press conference is the chance quarterback Ben Roethlisberger could be ready to go against the Baltimore Ravens this week. While that may be a slight chance, it is a possibility, even if the team is preparing to go...

Cleveland Browns Force Eight Turnovers, Defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-14
November 25th, 2012 at 6:46 PM
In what was one of the worst offensive displays under head coach Mike Tomlin, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense turns the ball over eight times, and falls to the Cleveland Browns 20-14 in AFC North action. In all, the team had five lost fumbles and three interceptions.***PHOTO1***Things started off well enough,...