1. AFC North Preseason Schedule Finalized

    I know everyone was holding up their plans for the summer until the dates and kickoff times for the preseason games were finalized. All times are ET.....

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 3 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  2. Wallace Compares Tannehill to Big Ben

    The theme of Thursday's wake-up call is former players. Even though they're gone, they still generate interest. Other than the item on the Cincinnati Bengals , it's time to revisit some names no longer on an AFC North roster...

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 3 days ago 7 reads 0 comments

  3. Steelers' Secondary Tops in the AFC North

    The AFC North blog is wrapping up its rankings for the positions on defense. This is a projection on how the group will fare this season. It's not an evaluation based on last year. For Wednesday, let's look at the secondary...

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 3 days ago 12 reads 0 comments

  4. Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Breakdown: Complete Position Breakdown

    The Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2012 season 8-8 due to some bad luck with their quarterback depth chart. Ben Roethlisberger exited with shoulder and rib injuries that sidelined him for three games...

    Nick DeWitt Written by Nick DeWitt about 3 days ago 12,102 reads 34 comments

  5. Cincinnati Bengals: 5 Players Feeling the Most Heat Heading into Training Camp

    Last month the Cincinnati Bengals put together their fourth straight highly-touted draft class. And as a result, there is more competition than ever for one of the NFL ’s up-and-coming teams...

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  6. Cleveland Browns Quarterback Breakdown: Complete Position Evaluation

    Organized Team Activities (OTAs) are in full swing, which means that a complete Cleveland Browns quarterback evaluation and depth chart analysis is in order...

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  7. Ben Roethlisberger Voted to 'Top 100 Players of 2013'

    Maybe it's the legal issues. Perhaps it's the unorthodox playing style. It could be his legitimately worrisome struggle to stay healthy...

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  8. Steelers Sign 4th Round Pick Shamarko Thomas

    PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed rookie safety Shamarko Thomas to a four-year contract...

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  9. Browns Sign Brian Hoyer

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  10. Is the Browns' Jordan Cameron Ready to Be the Next Big Thing at Tight End?

    Jordan Cameron has 26 catches for 259 yards and one touchdown in two NFL seasons, but the 6'5'', 245-pound former fourth-round pick has a legitimate chance to experience a breakout season in 2013 with the Cleveland Browns ...

    Chris Trapasso Written by Chris Trapasso about 4 days ago 4,525 reads 34 comments

  11. Cincinnati Bengals: Why Giovani Bernard Will Win Offensive ROY

    Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard will win the offensive Rookie of the Year honors this season. Sounds like a presumptuous statement, doesn't it? Maybe...

    Sean O'Donnell Written by Sean O'Donnell about 4 days ago 7,099 reads 22 comments

  12. Rolando McClain: Maybe I'll Play for Ravens One Day

    Rolando McClain's sudden retirement from the NFL on Wednesday generated plenty of attention because, well, he's only 23 years old and couldn't have asked for a better landing spot than the Baltimore Ravens ...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 4 days ago 147 reads 0 comments

  13. Weeden on Competition: 'This Is My Job. I Want to Be the Guy'

    As expected, Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden took the reps with the first-team offense today during the third session of organized team activities and the first one open to the media...

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  14. Jason Pinkston on Field at Browns OTAs

    Browns guard Jason Pinkston was putting together a strong 2012 season when he developed a blood clot in his lung six games into the season...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 4 days ago 91 reads 0 comments

  15. Pilot Flying J's Jimmy Haslam Says He Absolutely Had No Knowledge...

    INDIANAPOLIS -- Pilot Flying J's Jimmy Haslam, addressing trucking company executives this morning, said he had no knowledge of deliberate fuel rebate shortages to some of the Knoxville truck stop chain's customers...

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  16. Shamarko Thomas Is First Steelers Draft Pick to Sign

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  17. The 6 Biggest Takeaways from Steelers Rookie Minicamp

    Rookie minicamps have started across the NFL , signaling the official start of the league's offseason programs. In all reality, rookie minicamps are just extended versions of the NFL Scouting Combine for individual teams, but it does serve a purpose..

    Dan Snyder Written by Dan Snyder about 4 days ago 17,821 reads 50 comments

  18. Breaking Down Pittsburgh's RB Depth Chart

    The Pittsburgh Steelers have a great history of running backs from Willie Parker to Jerome Bettis to Franco Harris to John Henry Johnson and right on down the list...

    Joseph Bruno Written by Joseph Bruno about 4 days ago 9,008 reads 37 comments

  19. A Madden Sneak Peek at Le'Veon Bell with the Pittsburgh Steelers

    The Pittsburgh Steelers have traditionally featured a running back who strikes fear into the hearts of opponents. Obviously, that hasn't been the case as of late...

    Aaron Nagler Written by Aaron Nagler about 5 days ago 16,923 reads 21 comments

  20. Pollard Won't Accompany Ravens to White House

    Safety Bernard Pollard isn't simply done talking about the Ravens . He's done talking to the Ravens. Well, at least some of them...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 5 days ago 1,274 reads 0 comments

  21. Chronicling the Rise and Fall of Rolando McClain's NFL Career

    Once upon a time, it looked like Rolando McClain was about to become the NFL 's next great middle linebacker—a talented player from a powerhouse collegiate program picked ...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 5 days ago 25,712 reads 75 comments

  22. Steelers GM Kevin Colbert Anxious to See If Reggie Dunn Can Handle Punts

    Steelers ' GM Kevin Colbert held a conference call for season ticket holders on Tuesday, and during the session he was asked to give his thoughts on Reggie Dunn, the undrafted free agent kick returner out of Utah...

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  23. Bengals Signing Picks, Steelers Will Wait

    The Cincinnati Bengals have followed the Baltimore Ravens in making quick work in signing draft picks, reaching agreements with six of their 10 selections...

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  24. Ray Rice May Once Again Be the Receiving Savior of the Ravens Passing Game

    Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice said at his youth football clinic, Ray Rice Day, that he's ready to start catching more passes, according to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun ...

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  25. Is Bernard the Next Ray Rice?

    Any time a running back comes into the AFC North standing 5-foot-8 and weighing 200 pounds, the natural comparison will be to Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice.....

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 5 days ago 107 reads 1 comments