Ben Roethlisberger, London Fletcher headline Week 14′s initial practice participation reportsBrian McIntyre, yahoo.com Our initial spin around the Week 14 NFL injury and practice participation reports begins with the final reports for Thursday night's game between the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos. The Raiders have ruled out defensive tackle Richard Seymour, who wi… |
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James Harrison says KC tragedy not a gun problemDec 5, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Steelers linebacker James Harrison has never been afraid to take an unpopular stand. But the avid gun collector said Wednesday that the fault for last weekend’s murder-suicide in Kansas City was with Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher and not the gun he us… |
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Ben Roethlisberger on track to startDec 5, 2012
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is on track to start Sunday against the Chargers after participating in his first full practice since injuring his rib and shoulder on Nov. 12. Another good sign is the positive vibes given by Roethlisberger and c… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com On Tuesday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger would get a chance to prove he was healthy enough to do everything the Steelers expect from their quarterback during practices this week. Based on what Tomlin had to say aft… |
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PITTSBURGH (AP) Steelers coach Mike Tomlin challenged Ben Roethlisberger to prove his sprained right shoulder is ready to go before handing the keys to the offense back to his franchise quarterback. |
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Tomlin: Roethlisberger's practice was 'positive'Dec 5, 2012
The Pittsburgh Post, post-gazette.com Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin says quarterback Ben Roethlisberger appears on track to return to start against San Diego on Sunday. |
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Suggs is 'game-time' call; Lewis practicesDec 5, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs said Wednesday that he is hoping to play Sunday against the Washington Redskins despite tearing his biceps in last week's game against the Steelers. |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that free agent outfielder Nate McLouth has rejoined the Baltimore Orioles with a one-year contract worth $2 million. |
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Dunlap, Suisham win AFC weekly honorsDec 5, 2012
Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap and Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham were named AFC players of the week. Dunlap is the second Bengal this season to win AFC defensive player of the week, joining defensive end Michael Johnson. He sacked Chargers quarterb… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Last month, Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor told Erik Kuselias of Pro Football Talk that the weekly award winners in the NFL get a sheet of paper. This week, one of Taylor’s teammates will get that sheet of paper declaring him to be the AFC special-teams… |
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Tomlin explains handshake with HarbaughDec 5, 2012
If you watched the tense handshake exchange between the Steelers' Mike Tomlin and the Ravens' John Harbaugh, you know they didn't say much. But both coaches said basically the same thing when asked about the awkward moment: There are no hard feelings. T… |
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Farrior at peace with new life off the fieldDec 5, 2012
Ron Cook, post-gazette.com Former Steelers linebacker James Farrior enjoying retirement, but he admits missing the camaraderie. |
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Ed Bouchette, post-gazette.com Mike Tomlin wants to see how his quarterback practices this week before deciding whether he should play Sunday. |
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Obituary: Rita Rooney / Daughter of Steelers owner was attorney and active church memberDec 5, 2012
Jon Schmitz, post-gazette.com Rita Rooney, daughter of Steelers owner Dan Rooney, died in Boston. |
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