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2018 Schedule
9-6-1, 2nd in AFC North

Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer 

Didn't get the sense the Steelers were players for new Indianapolis Colt Justin Houston, whose price of $12 million per year was too steep. At pass rusher, the Steelers will ride with T.J. Watt, Bud Dupree, Anthony Chickillo, young players and perhaps another veteran who won't count against the compensatory pick formula.

Kellerman: Don't blame Big Ben yet for Steelers' drama (2:05)

Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer 

Contract situation to watch in Pittsburgh: After two productive years, slot corner Mike Hilton plans to wait to sign his exclusive rights tender in efforts for new contract, per source. One of team's best tacklers won't miss offseason work, though. Similar approach to left tackle Al Villanueva, who got a new deal before 2017 training camp after not signing his tender. The rub: Productive players don't love playing on the minimum.

Stephen A.: Bell's comments on Big Ben can't be ignored (1:29)
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Bell on Roethlisberger: 'Wants to win his way'

Le'Veon Bell, now a Jet, reflected on his time as a Steeler and told Sports Illustrated that his former quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, "wants to win his way, and that's tough to play with."

Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer 

Former Alabama players are scoring big in free agency. Mark Barron explains why.

Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer 

New Steeler Mark Barron considers himself an every down inside linebacker, doesn't expect to come off the field.

Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer 

The Steelers have restructured linebacker Vince Williams' contract for a little cap relief. The Steelers moved Williams' $2.9-million roster bonus and $1.395 million of his $2.2 million base salary into a signing bonus, saving close to $3 million in 2019. Recent free agent signings pushed the Steelers closet to the salary cap floor.

Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer 

The contract numbers for new Steelers receiver Donte Moncrief are in, and they are reasonable: Two years totaling $9 million, including $3.5 million signing bonus, base salaries of $1.5 and $3.5 million and a roster bonus of $500,000 next year, according to Spotrac. Steelers get receiver help without damaging their salary cap outlook. Moncrief counts $3.5 million against the cap in 2019.

Stephen A. still rolling with Steelers to win AFC North (2:07)
Should Roethlisberger be the highest-paid QB? (1:45)

Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer 

The addition of linebacker Mark Barron gives the Pittsburgh Steelers a versatile option in the middle of the field. Barron signs a two-year, $12-million deal with Pittsburgh, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The 230-pound Barron, 29, transitioned from safety to linebacker with the Los Angeles Rams, so he should be able to handle transitional inside linebacker duties along with the dime backer role on passing downs. Barron was cut by the Rams so won't count against the compensatory pick formula, and his presence likely makes Morgan Burnett, who's requested a release, expendable.

Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer 

In an interview with ESPN, Le'Veon Bell elaborated on turning down the Steelers' five-year, $70-million deal last offseason because of the team's low guarantee structure ($17 million, Bell says).

Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer 

The Steelers gave out matching two-year deals for receiver Eli Rogers and Dan McCullers, who are depth signings but have big-play potential. Rogers can beat man coverage in the slot, and McCullers can move an offensive linemen. Just don't expect them to do it all of the time. Both are expected to command reserve roles heading into the offseason.

Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer 

Ben Roethlisberger's $5 million roster bonus kicks in Friday. No new deal imminent as of late morning but fluid situation. Team can pay out bonus over course of regular season. Steelers want to pick Roethlisberger, 37, into a long-term deal well into late 30s.

Team Stats

Passing Yards313.02nd
Rushing Yards90.331st
Points For26.68th
Points Against22.5Tied-16th

2019 Draft Picks

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