Seattle Seahawks forced to use backup cornerbacks due to concussions
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:49:00 PST)
RENTON, Wash. - Nate Burleson has had about a half dozen concussions since he's been in the NFL. At least he thinks so.

Pittsburgh Steelers missing Troy Polamalu, Travis Kirschke on Sunday
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:31:00 PST)
PITTSBURGH - Steelers safety Troy Polamalu did not practice all week because of a left knee injury and will not play Sunday in Kansas City. He may miss the Nov. 29 game at Baltimore as well.

Steelers' Polamalu, Kirschke out for Chiefs
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:34:08 PST)
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu did not practice all week because of a left knee injury and will not play Sunday in Kansas City. He may miss the Nov. 29 game at Baltimore as well. Polamalu sat out the Steelers' second through fifth games with a ligament tear, only to injure the same knee during an 18-12 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday.

Feds seek $631K verdict against ex-Steeler Blount
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:40 PST)
Federal attorneys want a judge to declare that Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Mel Blount owes more than $631,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties. The Internal Revenue Service filed a complaint in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh in September giving Blount 60 days to respond. Blount hasn't filed a response to the lawsuit, and the U.S.

Gruden finds safe haven in the booth
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:31:00 PST)
Jon Gruden's approach and delivery on MNF have resonated with fans as his coaching rep is restored.

Steelers Team Report
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST)

Pittsburgh continues not to strike the balance on offense it professes, and some believe it has cost them some in their passing game as well.

The Steelers' ratio is almost 60-40 pass-run after they ran only 18 times in an 18-12 loss to Cincinnati last Sunday. As a result, their play-action passing has been hurt and their big pass plays have plummeted.

"It's just the way things have been going," wide receiver Santonio Holmes said. "If we maybe run the ball a little more in the last game those big plays open up for us."

Of the Steelers' seven pass plays of 40 yards or more, none have come in the past two games. They tried several against Cincinnati but the only positive yardage they got out of it was one pass interference penalty.

"Minnesota started it," wide...

Struggling Chiefs hoping for 2 straight wins
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:20:09 PST)
By DOUG TUCKER AP Sports Writer

Obama to appear in PSA with 3 NFL players
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:12:01 PST)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware has played in dozens of important games and hung out with some of the biggest stars in sports. Still, he was nervous when he met President Barack Obama. "It's something like no other," Ware said Thursday. "Being able to meet the most important guy in the United States, the guy with the most power, it was unbelievable." Ware and fellow...

Big Ben accepts blame, must move on
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:11:51 PST)
He didn't blame the wide receivers for running incorrect pass routes, even if one of them seemed to be singling him out. He didn't blame the special teams for allowing a third costly kickoff return touchdown in four games. He didn't argue with offensive coordinator Bruce Arians' decision to take over the play-calling during a hurry-up situation late in the game, when Ben...

U.S. President Barack Obama to appear in NFL public service announcement
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:55:00 PST)
NEW YORK - Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware has played in dozens of important games and hung out with some of the biggest stars in sports.

Eagles, Packers' futures brighter than Giants'
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:21:00 PST)
New York's offensive struggles will contribute to the team being a playoff outsider when the field is set.

On the Corner, podcast #32: How Vince Young saved the world
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:31:15 PST)
This week's edition of the podcast takes a closer look at the resurgence in Tennessee and how Vince Young is...

Buffalo Bills meeting with Mike Shanahan next week
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:55:35 PST)
Now that the Buffalo Bills need a new head coach, the team is apparently ready to throw open the doors to all...

Holmes disputes Big Ben: Steelers were in sync
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:54:59 PST)
By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer

Holmes: Roethlisberger may have been out of sync, but Steelers weren't
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:56:00 PST)
PITTSBURGH - Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offence. Santonio Holmes felt just fine.

AP IMPACT: Nearly a fifth of 160 NFL players hid effects of concussions
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:00 PST)
Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.

Steelers safety Polamalu limping, all but certain to miss Chiefs game
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:04:00 PST)
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu wore a heavy brace on his reinjured left knee while watching practice Wednesday and did not take part in any drills.

NFL's worst injuries
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:42:00 PST)
As teams jockey for playoff spots, these 10 are the most debilitated by star players stuck on the sidelines.

Steelers' Polamalu wearing heavy brace
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:39:46 PST)
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu wore a heavy brace on his reinjured left knee while watching practice Wednesday and did not take part in any drills. Polamalu limped off the field about 30 minutes before practice ended and did not answer questions. He is all but certain to miss Sunday's game at Kansas City, and he might not be ready for Baltimore on Nov.

At 4-5, Panthers and Dolphins on rise as they meet Thursday night
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:33:00 PST)
At the end of September, the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers already were being written off. Both were 0-3 and their 2008 division titles were being termed flukes.

The absurdly premature playoff picture: Week 10
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:44:01 PST)
See last week's absurdly premature playoff picture here . AFC First-Round Byes : Indianapolis Colts...

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST)
Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.