The son of Steelers linebacker James Harrison has been released from hospital this morning and is doing well according to reports. Steelers backup safety Ryan Mundy has been getting plenty of work with the first-team defense at mini camp with the absence of starters Troy Polamalu and Ryan Clark. Mundy has been working at both strong and free safety positions. Several Steelers did not attend Tuesday’s OTA workout. Among them were nose tackle Casey Hampton, defensive end Brett Keisel and wide receiver Santonio Holmes. Also missing were backup cornerback Deshea Townsend and backup safety Tyrone Read more [...]

In order to repeat as Super Bowl champions in 2009, the Steelers must answer these six pressing questions below: Is Limas Sweed ready to fill the shoes of Nate Washington? Over the last 3 years, Nate Washington averaged nearly 35 receptions for 568 yards and 4 touchdowns. Pretty big shoes for the second year Sweed to fill. He has the size and speed to get separation, but needs to show consistency to make every catch when called upon. If defenses do not respect him fully, it will cause more attention to be put on both Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes. Sweed needs to catch everything in sight Read more [...]

The Steelers held their second practice this week on Thursday in preparation for Super Bowl 43, one week from this coming Sunday. LB Patrick Bailey (hamstring), C Justin Hartwig (knee), T Max Starks (knee), LB Lawrence Timmons (illness) and WR Hines Ward (knee) all sat out practice again on Thursday. RB Mewelde Moore (ankle) and QB Ben Roethlisberger (back) both practiced fully on Thursday after sitting out yesterday. CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related) and RB Willie Parker (not injury related) all worked fully on Thursday after being given the day off on Read more [...]

The Steelers began practice preparations on Wednesday for Super Bowl 43 versus the Arizona Cardinals. The following players did not practice on wednesday. LB Patrick Bailey (Hamstring), C Justin Hartwig (Knee), RB Mewelde Moore (Ankle), RB Willie Parker (Not Injury Related), QB Ben Roethlisberger (Back), DE Aaron Smith (Not Injury Related), T Max Starks (Knee), LB Lawrence Timmons (Illness), CB Deshea Townsend (Not Injury Related) and WR Hines Ward (Knee). The Steelers will work again on both Thursday and Friday and travel to Tampa on Monday.

The Steelers wrapped up practice preparations on Friday for the AFC Championship game on Sunday versus the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers also released the Friday official injury report. C Justin Hartwig (knee) and S Troy Polamalu (calf) both practiced fully on Friday without limitations and are officially listed as probable. RB Willie Parker (not injury related), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related) and WR Hines Ward (not injury related) all practiced again fully on Friday for a second straight day after being given Wednesday off. None of the four are listed Read more [...]

The Steelers practiced again on Thursday in preparations for the AFC Championship game this Sunday versus the Baltimore Ravens. S Troy Polamalu (calf) practiced fully on Thursday after sitting out yesterday. C Justin Hartwig (knee) practiced on a limited basis after also missing Wednesday. As expected, RB Willie Parker (not injury related), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related) and WR Hines Ward (not injury related) all practiced fully on Thursday after getting a day off yesterday.

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The Steelers started practice preparations for the Sunday AFC Championship Game versus the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. C Justin Hartwig (Knee), S Troy Polamalu (Calf) did not practice because of injuries. RB Willie Parker (Not Injury Related), DE Aaron Smith (Not Injury Related), CB Deshea Townsend (Not Injury Related) and WR Hines Ward (Not Injury Related) also did not participate in practice and were given the day off and should work fully on Thursday.

The Steelers worked in the afternoon on Thursday. S Ryan Clark (shoulder) and LB James Harrison (hip) did not practice on Thursday. QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) practiced fully for the second straight day. RB Willie Parker (not injury related), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related), WR Hines Ward (not injury related) all returned to practice fully on Thursday after having off on Wednesday.

On Wednesday the Steelers started practice preparations for the week 17 game versus the Cleveland Browns. S Ryan Clark (shoulder), LB James Harrison (hip), RB Willie Parker (not injury related), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related) and WR Hines Ward (not injury related) all sat out practice. Clark as already been ruled out for this week. QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) practiced fully on Wednesday. The Steelers will practice in the late afternoon on Christmas day.

The Steelers wrapped up practice preparations on Friday for the week 15 Sunday game versus the Baltimore Ravens. DE Brett Keisel (knee) was not able to practice again on Friday and is no listed as out this week along with T Marvel Smith (back). RB Carey Davis (calf) was able to practice fully on Friday and is listed as questionable on the injury report. LB James Harrison (knee) and S Troy Polamalu (calf) both also practiced fully on Friday and are listed as probable on the injury report and barring any set backs both should be able to play.  RB Willie Parker, DE Aaron Smith, CB Deshea Townsend Read more [...]

The Steelers practiced again on Thursday in preparation for the Baltimore Ravens. RB Carey Davis (calf), DE Brett Keisel (knee) and T Marvel Smith (back) all sat out on Thursday. It is looking less likely that both Keisel and Davis will be available this week. Also not practicing on Thursday was LB James Harrison (knee) who was added to the injury report. S Troy Polamalu (calf) was limited on Thursday and should be good to go this week. RB Willie Parker (not injury related), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related), WR Hines Ward (not injury related) and DE Aaron Smith (not injury related) all returned Read more [...]

The Steelers started practice preparations for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. RB Carey Davis (calf), DE Brett Keisel (knee), RB Willie Parker (not injury related), S Troy Polamalu (calf), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related), T Marvel Smith (back), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related) and WR Hines Ward (not injury related) all did not practice on Wednesday.

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Here is the video of Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend interception of Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo for the game winning score. It is not total payback for the Larry Brown interception of Neil O'Donnell, but remarkable similiar and very satisfying.

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The Steelers were the ones on the right side of a defensive battle on a cold Sunday evening in Pittsburgh, winning at home 20-13 against the Dallas Cowboys. Cornerback Deshea Townsend intercepted a Tony Romo pass with just under two minutes left in the game and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown to put the Steelers ahead to stay. The defensive score came on the second play after the Steelers tied up the game 13-13 on a 6 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to tight end Heath Miller. The Cowboy defense stymied the Steeler offense most of the afternoon, holding them to just Read more [...]

On Wednesday, the Steelers started week 14 practice preparations for the Dallas Cowboys. DE Brett Keisel (knee) and T Marvel Smith (back) did not practice as expected and have already been ruled out for Sunday. DE Travis Kirschke (back), RB Willie Parker (knee, shoulder), S Troy Polamalu (calf), DE Aaron Smith (knee), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related) and WR Hines Ward (not injury related) all sat out practice on Wednesday as well. CB Bryant McFadden (forearm) continued to practice fully on Wednesday and is looking to be back in the lineup this week. QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) was limited Read more [...]