Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons' rookie season was something of a disappointment; he suffered a groin injury in minicamp and never seriously threatened for consistent playing time on defense. Expectations remain high for Timmons in his second NFL season, and he's positioned to have a chance to fulfill them, the way we hear it. Word is Timmons will push hard for ILB Larry Foote's starting job. Foote is stronger vs. the run, but Timmons has superior speed, ... More>
The Steelers and QB Ben Roethlisberger have agreed to a contract extension. According to sources, the contract is for eight years and up to $102 million, with $36 million in guarantees, marking one of the richest deals ever for a quarterback. Roethlisberger, who turned 26 on Sunday, comes off perhaps his finest season ever. He completed 264-of-404 passes for 3,154 yards with 32 touchdowns and ... More> Read past Spins for Pittsburgh >
May 5: Roster addition: WR Kevin Marion (Wake Forest).
May 1: Roster additions: WR Dorien Bryant (Purdue), WR Micah Rucker (Eastern Illinois); DE Kyle Clement (Northwood); CB Roy Lewis (Washington), CB Travis Williams (East Carolina); QB Mike Potts (William & Mary); DE Martavius Prince (Southern Mississippi), DE Jordan Reffett (Washington); PK Julian Rauch (Appalachian State).
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Free Agents
TFA — none remaining. UFAs — LB Marquis Cooper, FB Dan Kreider. RFAs — none. Key arrivals — Ex-Panthers FA C Justin Hartwig, March 25 (two years, $3.725 million); Ex-Vikings RB Mewelde Moore, March 3 (three years). Key departures — OLB Clark Haggans signed by the Cardinals, March 26 (one year); OG Alan Faneca signed by the Jets, March 1 (five years, $40 million). Released CB Allen Rossum, Feb. 22 (signed by 49ers Feb. 29); Released TE Jerame Tuman, Feb. 22; Released LB Clint Kriewaldt, Feb. 22. Key re-signings — TFA OT Max Starks signed one-year tender, April 19 ($6.895 million); RFA WR Nate Washington, April 16 (one year, $1.417 million); UFA DT Nick Eason, March 27 (two years); RFA LS Greg Warren, March 25; RFAs OT Trai Essex (one year), OG Chris Kemoeatu (one year), March 18; QB Ben Roethlisberger, March 2 (eight years, $102 million). Other personnel moves — UFA QB Brian St. Pierre signed by the Cardinals, March 31 (one year); Released WR Cedrick Wilson, March 20; Re-signed FA LB Keyaron Fox, March 12 (one year); Re-signed RFA OLB Andre Frazier, March 8 (one year); UFA TE Jerame Tuman signed by the Cardinals, March 3.#
TEAM DIRECTORY
Mike Tomlin
Pittsburgh Steelers UPMC Sports Performance Complex
3400 South Water Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412/432-7800
Official Web site: www.steelers.com
Stadium: Heinz Field
Capacity: 64,350
Playing surface: Natural grass/DD GrassMaster
2007 record: 10-6; first in AFC North
Chairman: Daniel M. Rooney; President: Arthur J. Rooney II Director of football operations: Kevin Colbert; Pro personnel coordinator: Doug Whaley; College scouting coordinator: Ron Hughes Head coach: Mike Tomlin
