Ben Roethlisberger News

When the Pittsburgh Steelers asked David Johnson to convert from tight end to fullback full-time in time for the 2012 season, the burly 270-pound Johnson's first thought was "I need to go on a diet." A couple months and 20 pounds later, Johnson is embracing a move that could extend the former seventh-round pick's NFL career indefinitely.

By no means is Ben Roethlisberger in the twilight of his career, but that doesn't mean it's too early to think about his successor.

This article was written by Norris & Davis Show intern Dave Andrews.A Mr. Andrews is a Baltimore-native majoring in Journalism at Penn State.A We're glad he will be spending time earning experience with us this summer.A -Kevin Battle With some Ravens veterans making a buzz by not showing up to Organized Team Activities thus far, the Norris & Davis ... (more)

While meeting with the media to discuss his decision to retire as a Steeler, Stewart shared his thoughts on current quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and his relationship with new offensive coordinator Todd Haley, a coach Stewart played for in Chicago.

What's really in a sound byte? If Steelers WR Antonio Brown ends up receiving a restricted free agency tender offer in 2013, instead of a contract extension, will he really attend OTAs, taking a different path from his teammate, WR Mike Wallace ? As quoted by Ed Bouchette, Brown said "Whatever the case may be, I plan on being here," referring to ... (more)

Good morning, A A A Welcome to June and a rainy Friday in Pittsburgh. Steelers practices ended for the week, which we're going to finish with some stuff: A --- Hines Ward has to be doubly happy he decided to retire now and not pursue to drag out his wonderful football career by another year.

PITTSBURGH - Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be inducted into the Miami University Athletics Hall of Fame for its 2012-13 class.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are known for their hard-hitting, stifling defense, but it could be their offense that makes the most noise this season.

Happy Thursday everybody. The biggest story in sports right now is the Los Angeles Kings' victory in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, that's all anybody is talking about.

Just one look at Wallace's yardage totals and it's clear he's the most explosive WR in the AFC North-for now Nick Laham/Getty Images The AFC North is certainly not lacking for playmakers, especially at wide receiver.

Whether you consider that a compliment to a guy who hasn't played in nearly 18 months or a slap in the face to the league's only four-time MVP, it was the lead story of Wednesday night's installment of NFL Network's The Top 100 Players of 2012 , a 10-part series determined by the votes of active players.

While we all have an opinion on what the 2012/13 Jets record will be, Las Vegas has already provided the point-spread/betting-line for weeks 1-16 in the NFL.

PITTSBURGH - It's been a decade since Kordell Stewart last played for the Steelers, but today, the man they called "Slash" returned to Pittsburgh to officially retire as a Steeler.

Heath Miller, left, goes up against fellow tight end Wes Lyons in a blocking drill Wednesday at the Steelers' South Side practice facility.

PITTSBURGH - Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger talked with Joe Starkey of Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN about the teams new offense and how it's coming together.

Sanders says he's 100 percent : Steelers receiver Emmanuel Sanders playfully cut off a reporter when asked about an injury-plagued 2011 season Wednesday: "Ooooh man! I'm trying to get it behind me, but every time I get interviewed, I get asked about the injury bug -- so how can I forget?" Sanders pronounced himself "100 percent healthy.

Hines Ward is getting his very own toy to commemorate his role in the upcoming Batman film "The Dark Knight Rises." The figure, which is being produced by McFarlane Toys, showcases Ward in his trademark No.

With the division boasting three playoff teams in 2011, there's high expectations for the AFC North quarterbacks to continue the trend.

Smith is trying to break back into the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who signed him in the offseason as an insurance policy during organized team activities and training camp.

The questions about whether Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and new offensive coordinator Todd Haley can work well together won't go away until it happens in the regular season, but for his part Roethlisberger says things are running smoothly during Organized Team Activities.