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FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without four wide receivers, including star Landry, their starting middle linebacker and his replacement due to COVID-19 protocols. But despite the six players being out, an NFL spokesman said Cleveland's game at the New York Jets will be played as scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns short-handed as they face Jets

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:09 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 03:43 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) takes the hand off from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Steelers expect Roethlisberger to play against Bengals

Nov. 13, 2020 02:13 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) catches a pass in front of Avery Williamson (54) in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New Steelers LB Williamson embracing change of scenery

By Will Graves Nov. 12, 2020 04:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis runs the ball against Syracuse during the second half of an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md. Fleet-Davis and Jake Funk will likely receive the brunt of the carries, at least at the season's outset. Fleet-Davis, a senior, has 589 yards in offense and 10 touchdowns. Funk has 31 games of experience despite missing the final nine games in 2019 with a knee injury. Moreover, as Locksley enters his second season as the helm, he deals with quarterback Josh Jackson opting out of the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic and Tyrrell Pigrome has transferred to Western Kentucky. Alabama transfer Taulia Tagovailoa and redshirt freshman Lance Legendre have been competing for the starting spot this fall. (AP Photo/Will Newton, File)
Maryland, Locksley seek stability at QB for 2020 and beyond

By David Ginsburg Oct. 14, 2020 01:27 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) gets away from Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Unbeaten Steelers try to take unexpected bye in stride

By Will Graves Oct. 02, 2020 01:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh. Conner stressed he's not concerned about his future as he enters the final year of his contract. The team declined to offer him an extension following three seasons in which he has struggled to stay healthy. "That's the game," Conner said.(AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Steelers RB Conner focusing on present, not uncertain future

By Will Graves Jun. 02, 2020 07:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Maryland running back Anthony McFarland speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Steelers rookie running back Anthony McFarland is doing Zoom meetings with coaches then heading outside to see if he's lining up in the right spots. Yeah, it's weird, but he and his fellow rookies are making due. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Crash Course: Steelers rookies adapting to "virtual" path

By Will Graves May. 09, 2020 02:05 PM EDT