Leftwich shows he still has starter potential

Byron Leftwich's sterling showing in relief for the Steelers sets up interesting possibilities for his offseason prospects, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.

Big Ben of injury: 'I played through it before and we'll do it again'

Ben Roethlisberger rested his sore right shoulder on Wednesday, although his latest tests showed no additional damage, The Pittsburgh Steelers might not know until late in the week if he can play Sunday against Indianapolis.

Steelers wait for Roethlisberger's MRI exam results

Ben Roethlisberger underwent an MRI exam Tuesday on his injured right shoulder, and the Pittsburgh Steelers won't know if he can play Sunday against the Colts until they get the results.

Giants' all-around strong play saves Manning from criticism

Football Outsiders reviews the best and worst players of the week according to DYAR and effective yards stats.

Tomlin defends using Harrison as emergency long snapper in loss to Giants

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin vigorously defended his decision to use Pro Bowl linebacker James Harrison as an emergency long snapper.

2002 'NEXT' ATHLETE: BRIAN URLACHER

Dude hits like a train, so circa 2002, ESPN The Magazine named him 'NEXT.'

Falcons' run game overpowers Packers

Football Outsiders takes a look at the biggest upset of the weekend, why it happened and what it says about the teams in the future.

Around NFL training camps: Aug. 20

Wednesday's NFL training camps roundup.

Edwards leads Bills in win vs. Steelers

O, Canada, did Trent Edwards ever find his groove during the Buffalo Bills' debut in their new northern home away from home.

Leftwich goes through first practice with Steelers, could play Thursday

Byron Leftwich impressed during his first two practices with the Steelers on Monday, so much that coach Mike Tomlin said "it looks like he'll be able to play" Thursday when the team plays the Buffalo Bills in Toronto.

Finally healthy, Titans' Young ready to take next step

The Titans' Vince Young is well on his way to becoming an elite quarterback, writes John Clayton.

Steelers sign quarterback Leftwich, punter Berger to deals

The Steelers filled two injury-created needs Sunday by reaching agreements with quarterback Byron Leftwich and punter Mitch Berger.

Aug 26, 2007; Pittsburgh , PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback (16) Charlie Batch passes against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA

Steelers' Batch breaks collarbone in preseason opener vs. Eagles

The Pittsburgh Steelers had their first major injury of the 2008 season Friday night as backup quarterback Charlie Batch suffered a fractured right collarbone during their preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Sore groin can't slow Roethlisberger, Steelers vs. Eagles

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.