Steelers lose Batch in win over Eagles

Byron Leftwich waited nine months to get back on the practice field. Now that he’s done that, his first NFL action is likely only days away.

Eagles Get Lawton in Trade with Colts
The competition in the Eagles backfield just got more intense, as the team picked up fullback Luke Lawton in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts. Find out the details of the trade and more inside.

Steelers lose Batch in 16-10 win over Eagles (AP)

A sore groin didn’t slow Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ first-string offense. Good thing, too, because the Steelers now face uncertainty at the backup quarterback position. Charlie Batch broke his right collarbone midway through the second quarter of the Steelers‘ 16-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in the first preseason game for both teams Friday night.

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WR Horn no longer on Falcons‘ side

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Joe Horn , released by the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday after the team couldn’t trade the veteran receiver, said he is relieved he can pursue a job with another team.

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Plaxico Burress has 11 catches for 154 yards as the Giants advance to Super Bowl XLII.

Dolphins WR Ginn looking to justify first-round status
Having a reliable quarterback is making all the difference for Ted Ginn Jr. The Miami Dolphins‘ speedy receiver is finally living up to his high draft billing — albeit in the preseason.

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Steelers sign Orpheus Roye

The Pittsburgh Steelers have brought back defensive end Orpheus Roye , who played for them in the 1990s before going to the Cleveland Browns.

Bengals WR Chad Johnson leave game with shoulder injury

Pro Bowl WR Chad Johnson strained his left shoulder Sunday night during the Detroit Lions ‘ 27-10 preseason victory over the Cincinnati Bengals , who now have their top two receivers and their starting tailback …

Steelers lose Batch in 16-10 win over Eagles (AP)

A sore groin didn’t slow Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ first-string offense. Good thing, too, because the Steelers now face uncertainty at the backup quarterback position. Charlie Batch broke his right collarbone midway through the second quarter of the Steelers‘ 16-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in the first preseason game for both teams Friday night.

With depth and youth at linebacker, Steelers face tough decisions

Even when talented players leave, the Pittsburgh Steelers always seem to be stocked with quality linebackers.

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Steelers not focusing on ownership struggle (AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney walked the sidelines for the running tests that opened training camp Sunday — business as usual for a Hall of Fame executive who rarely misses a practice or a team activity. Except that it’s anything but normal these days for the family-run business. Not with control of the team currently being negotiated by Rooney and his four brothers during a struggle in…

Steelers Claim Defensive End Huntley

The Steelers added a new name to their roster today when they claimed third-year defensive end Kevin Huntley off waivers from the Washington Redskins.

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Steelers Claim Defensive End Huntley

The Steelers added a new name to their roster today when they claimed third-year defensive end Kevin Huntley off waivers from the Washington Redskins.

Pittsburgh Steelers Preseason One-Liners

Listed as 325 pounds by the Steelers, DT Casey Hampton says, ” I ain’t been 325 in a long time .” Now that Hampton finally has been removed from the PUP list, he was candid in his criticism of coach Mike Tomlin …

Preseason Position Battles- Strong Safety
Andrew Pluta takes a look at the competition at strong safety as the Eagles prepare for training camp. Find out which player has the edge to be named the starter for the 2008 season inside.

Steelers sign veteran kick returner Drummond (AP)
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Pro Bowl kick returner Eddie Drummond on Thursday to help bolster what has been a weak special teams unit. Drummond, who grew up in Pittsburgh and attended Penn State, was a Pro Bowl selection as a Detroit Lions after the 2004 season, when he returned two punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns.

Steelers sign No. 1 pick to 5-year contract (AP)
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed running back Rashard Mendenhall on Friday, agreeing to a five-year contract with their first-round draft pick two days before training camp opens. The Steelers announced Mendenhall’s signing in a news release. Neither the team nor Mendenhall was immediately available for comment.

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Steelers expect to sign Mendenhall, Swede before camp (Yahoo! Sports)
The Pittsburgh Steelers have not had a significant rookie contract holdout in a decade and it appears they will…

Bills ‘host’ Steelers to kick off Toronto series (AP)
The Cowboys can have the label of being “America’s Team.” The Buffalo Bills can go one better as far as punter Brian Moorman’s concerned: How about, “North America’s Team.” “Somebody’s got to be North America’s team, right? It might as well be us,” Moorman said as the Bills prepare to open a five-year series of games in Toronto.

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Pittsburgh Steelers Preseason One-Liners

Listed as 325 pounds by the Steelers, DT Casey Hampton says, ” I ain’t been 325 in a long time .” Now that Hampton finally has been removed from the PUP list, he was candid in his criticism of coach Mike Tomlin …

Steelers bring back C Legursky, cut kicker (AP)
Rookie center Doug Legursky re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, while rookie kicker Julian Rauch was released to create a roster spot for him. The 6-foot-1, 323-pound Legursky signed in April as an undrafted rookie free agent but was released June 29. He was a three-time all-Conference USA choice who started the final 32 games of his college career at Marshall.

Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Charlie Batch Down and Out

New Opportunities Abound for Real Armchair Quarterbacks: Byron Leftwich and Daunte Culpepper.

Bills ‘host’ Steelers to kick off Toronto series (AP)
The Cowboys can have the label of being “America’s Team.” The Buffalo Bills can go one better as far as punter Brian Moorman’s concerned: How about, “North America’s Team.” “Somebody’s got to be North America’s team, right? It might as well be us,” Moorman said as the Bills prepare to open a five-year series of games in Toronto.

Rooneys to meet soon about Steelers‘ sale (AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney and his four brothers will meet soon at the request of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to help resolve the team’s unsettled ownership situation. A date for the meeting has not been announced. At least three Rooney brothers want to share their shares — each owns 16 percent — to avoid costly future inheritance taxes for their children and grandchildren.

Steelers sign QB Leftwich (PA SportsTicker)
The Pittsburgh Steelers found their backup quarterback Sunday, signing veteran Byron Leftwich to a one-year contract.

Bills ‘host’ Steelers to kick off Toronto series

The Cowboys can have the label of being “America’s Team.” The Buffalo Bills can go one better as far as punter Brian Moorman ’s concerned: How about, “North America’s Team.” “Somebody’s got to be North …

Eagles vs. Panthers Preview
After dropping their preseason opener to the Steelers, the Eagles prepare to take on the Carolina Panthers tonight at Lincoln Financial Field. Details inside.

McGlynn Signs Four-Year Deal
Offensive lineman Mike McGlynn became the second rookie from the 2008 draft class to sign a contract with the Eagles. Details inside.

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Patriots 21, Chargers 12
Broadcast calls and video highlights of the Patriots win over the Chargers in the 2007 Divisional Playoffs

AFC Championship: Chris Chambers highlights
The Chargers WR caught 7 passes for 90 yards in a 21-12 loss vs. Patriots.

Super Bowl hero Tyree plays waiting game (AP)
David Tyree has gone from a Super Bowl hero to a player seemingly not ready for prime time. Less than six months after making a spectacular one-handed catch against his helmet to spark the New York Giants‘ late game-winning drive against the previously unbeaten New England Patriots, Tyree is rehabilitating a surgically repaired right knee and has not practiced in training camp.

Troy Smith gets his turn as Ravens QB (AP)

Troy Smith has his priorities in order. To be starting quarterback of the Baltimore Ravens, he must earn respect in the huddle and protect the football. Throwing a few touchdown passes ranks a distant third on his to-do list. After relieving Kyle Boller in Baltimore’s preseason opener last week, Smith gets his turn to start Saturday night against the Minnesota Vikings.

Giants 23, Packers 20
Broadcast calls and video highlights of the Giants win over the Packers in the 2007 Divisional Playoffs

Packers QB Rodgers to make second start (AP)
Alex Smith and Aaron Rodgers struck up a friendship three years ago when they competed to be the No. 1 pick in the 2005 NFL draft. They sat together in the green room on draft day, waiting to see what the San Francisco 49ers would do with the top pick. Smith won that competition, while Rodgers waited nearly five more hours before going to Green Bay as the 24th pick.

Can’t-Miss Play AFC Championship: Washington tip
Kelly Washington displays his athleticism by downing a punt deep inside Chargers territory.

SB XLII: Giants defensive highlights
The Giants defense dominates the Patriots and brings an end to their perfect season in Super Bowl XLII.

Titans beat Raiders 17-16 on late FG (AP)

The Tennessee Titans know they can run the ball. What they want is some offensive balance and a passing threat with Vince Young. That remains a work in progress. John Vaughn, filling in for All-Pro Rob Bironas, kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired Friday night to lift the Titans to a 17-16 victory over the Oakland Raiders in an exhibition featuring the first quarterbacks taken in the 2006 and…

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Bills ‘host’ Steelers to kick off Toronto series (AP)
The Cowboys can have the label of being “America’s Team.” The Buffalo Bills can go one better as far as punter Brian Moorman’s concerned: How about, “North America’s Team.” “Somebody’s got to be North America’s team, right? It might as well be us,” Moorman said as the Bills prepare to open a five-year series of games in Toronto.

Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Charlie Batch Down and Out

New Opportunities Abound for Real Armchair Quarterbacks: Byron Leftwich and Daunte Culpepper.

Steelers sign No. 1 pick to 5-year contract (AP)
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed running back Rashard Mendenhall on Friday, agreeing to a five-year contract with their first-round draft pick two days before training camp opens. The Steelers announced Mendenhall’s signing in a news release. Neither the team nor Mendenhall was immediately available for comment.

Pittsburgh Steelers Preseason One-Liners

Listed as 325 pounds by the Steelers, DT Casey Hampton says, ” I ain’t been 325 in a long time .” Now that Hampton finally has been removed from the PUP list, he was candid in his criticism of coach Mike Tomlin …

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Steelers Q&A with Ed Bouchette

I’ve never been exactly sure what the different responsibilities between the two Inside LB positions are? Could either Lawrence Timmons or Larry Foote fill James Farrior’s spot next year should he leave? Jason …

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Steelers Q&A with Ed Bouchette

I’ve never been exactly sure what the different responsibilities between the two Inside LB positions are? Could either Lawrence Timmons or Larry Foote fill James Farrior’s spot next year should he leave? Jason …

Similar story in Eagles defeat

PITTSBURGH With the business side of football on the right track after signing All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook to a new $21 million contract, along with the news that Pro Bowl right guard Shawn Andrews …

Four Storylines to Watch in 2008
With training camp just around the corner, the Eagles 2008 season is almost here. Take a look at some themes that could play a big part in determining the team’s success this year.

Steelers not focusing on ownership struggle (AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney walked the sidelines for the running tests that opened training camp Sunday — business as usual for a Hall of Fame executive who rarely misses a practice or a team activity. Except that it’s anything but normal these days for the family-run business. Not with control of the team currently being negotiated by Rooney and his four brothers during a struggle in…

Rooneys to meet soon about Steelers‘ sale (AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney and his four brothers will meet soon at the request of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to help resolve the team’s unsettled ownership situation. A date for the meeting has not been announced. At least three Rooney brothers want to share their shares — each owns 16 percent — to avoid costly future inheritance taxes for their children and grandchildren.

Despite unusual training, Polamalu hurt again (AP)
Every extended workout, every running session, every climb up a hillside in weighted shoes was designed for Troy Polamalu to get back to being Troy Polamalu. Most of all, that meant getting back to being a healthy Polamalu — not the patched-up, oft-injured, can’t-seem-to-get-well Polamalu who appeared in 12 Pittsburgh Steelers games last season but played up to his expected level in few of them.

Steelers sign Sweed, all picks in training camp (AP)
Pittsburgh rookie wide receiver Limas Sweed signed a four-year contract Sunday, putting all the Steelers‘ draft picks under contract as training camp started. The Steelers‘ players reported Sunday and the team’s first two practices will be Monday. Sweed was taken in the second round with the 53rd overall pick in the April draft.

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