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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) warms up during an NFL football training camp practice, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Watt is coming off a season in which he finished with 14 1/2 sacks and reached the Pro Bowl for the second straight year. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Watt’s Up; Steelers LB TJ Watt stepping into spotlight

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

File-Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice at NFL football training camp in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

The right Fitz: Steelers’ Fitzpatrick looks to build on 2020

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster enters the stadium before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Carson, Calif. Three years ago, the Steelers wide receiver was the youngest player in the league. Now he's the most experienced wide receiver in the locker room and finds himself facing an uncertain future entering the final year of his contract. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

Steelers WR Smith-Schuster still “lit” … but for how long?

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) plays against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game, in Pittsburgh. Conner wants to prove he can finish a season healthy. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Crowded house: Steelers backfield eyes consistency in 2020

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks to reporters after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. While Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is encouraged by the fact no players have opted out of the 2020 season, he's also wary the season will be able to go without interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

While Steelers remain united, Tomlin warily eyes 2020

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Roethlisberger is confident his surgically repaired right elbow will be fine in 2020. The two-time Super Bowl winning Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback missed most of 2019 after injuring the elbow in Week 2 against Seattle.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Elbow room: Roethlisberger confident in return from surgery

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws as offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner watches during NFL football practice in Pittsburgh. Fichtner has a message for players who think everything will be easy now that star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has returned from an elbow injury that limited him to two games in 2019. &quot;Don’t think that maybe I can take a deep breath and say, “Ah, Ben’s back,'&quot; Fichtner said Wednesday. &quot;That’s not the case. That’s not going to be the charge.&quot; (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Roethlisberger’s return raises expectations in Pittsburgh

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is shown prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Tomlin says the organization will support most forms of social justice protest by his players, including kneeling during the national anthem. Tomlin says as the organization is on board with any protest as long it is done &quot;thoughtfully and with class.&quot; (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Tomlin: Steelers will support players if they opt to kneel

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) plays against the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football gamein Pittsburgh. Heyward isn't sure what his future holds. The club hasn't contacted the Pro Bowler about an extension as he enters the final year of his current deal. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Steelers’ Heyward: team will be united if it opts to protest

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh. Conner stressed he's not concerned about his future as he enters the final year of his contract. The team declined to offer him an extension following three seasons in which he has struggled to stay healthy. &quot;That's the game,&quot; Conner said.(AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Steelers RB Conner focusing on present, not uncertain future

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, right, poses with the West Virginia Mountaineer Mascot before West Virginia's NCAA college basketball game against Kansas on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Ben Roethlisberger’s haircut draws criticism from Pennsylvania governor

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Steelers exercise 2021 option on All-Pro LB T.J. Watt

Associated Press

Maryland running back Anthony McFarland runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Old school: Steelers focus on seniors in draft

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks during a post game news conference after an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. The NFL Draft is April 23-25, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Help for Ben? Steelers nab WR Chase Claypool in 2nd round

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks during a post game news conference after an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. The NFL Draft is April 23-25, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Throwback Thursday: Steelers rare first-round spectators

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The way Colbert figures it, the Steelers' first-round pick in the draft is already a home run. The longtime general manager offers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick's All-Pro season in 2019 as proof. The Steelers made an uncharacteristically aggressive move last September when they sent their top selection in the 2020 draft to Miami in exchange for Fitzpatrick, whose arrival turned Pittsburgh's defense into one of the NFL's best. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

QB of the future? RB of the present? Steelers weigh options

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (85) carries his son as he leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Indianapolis. Ebron is embracing a fresh start in Pittsburgh after an ugly divorce with the Indianappolis Colts. The Steelers signed Ebron to a two-year contract last week. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

‘Prime’ time? TE Ebron eager to start over with Steelers

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Steelers not concerned about limited pre-draft preparation

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) runs a play against the Arizona Cardinals prior to an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. The Pittsburgh Steelers are holding onto outside linebacker Bud Dupree. The team placed the franchise tag on Dupree Monday, March 16, 2020, just hours before the NFL-mandated deadline for teams to use the designation.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Steelers place franchise tag on OLB Dupree as Foster retires

Associated Press

This is a 2012 photo of Ike Hilliard of the Washington Redskins NFL football team. This image reflects the Washington Redskins active roster as of Monday, June 11, 2012 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

Ike Hilliard, former Redskins receivers coach, lands with Pittsburgh Steelers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times