Lawrence Timmons

NFL Team Report - Pittsburgh Steelers - INSIDE SLANT As odd as it sounds, the fact that Jarvis Jones ran so poorly at Georgia's pro day put a smile on the faces of those who run the Steelers. It meant they had a chance at drafting him. "When he worked...

The Steelers' 2013 draft class will soon discover something that few others have had in their rookie years with them: Opportunity. Jobs are plentiful after an 8-8 season and because of many veteran defections either forced or voluntary since it ended....

With a desperate need at a position that has been a jewel of their defense for decades, the Steelers tonight drafted outside linebacker Jarvis Jones of Georgia with the 17th pick in the first round. And they say they got lucky because he ran so poorly....

PITTSBURGH (AP) — William Gay is heading back to the Pittsburgh Steelers.   The veteran cornerback has agreed to a three-year deal with Pittsburgh, a move that should give the Steelers some insurance if unrestricted free agent Keenan Lewis...

Now that quarterback Joe Flacco is poised to become the highest paid player in the NFL by virtue of a $120.6 million contract, the Ravens aren't expected to use the franchise tag on any of their other unrestricted free agents. Although Monday...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tony Romo has the surging Dallas Cowboys tied for first place in the NFC East.   Brandon Carr intercepted a pass from Ben Roethlisberger and returned it 36 yards to the 1 in overtime. And Dan Bailey’s 21-yard...

PASSING GAME: Quarterback Joe Flacco couldn't get much done against the Pittsburgh Steelers two weeks ago as he completed 20 of 32 passes for 164 yards and no touchdowns. Pittsburgh cornerback Ike Taylor held Torrey Smith, the Ravens' top downfield...

Every week, I hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens’ opponent that week. This week, I chatted with Alan Robinson, who covers the Pittsburgh Steelers for The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. MV: What is status of the injury...

Ravens 16, Chargers 13 (OT) Strategy: Cam Cameron heavily utilized the shotgun formation, 51 times overall with 42 during regulation. This plays to Joe Flacco's strengths, allowing him to see the field and get the football out of his hands despite...

CLEVELAND (AP) — They didn’t look like themselves at all. Not with the turnovers, penalties and blown chances.   These weren’t the Pittsburgh Steelers of old.   And it had little to do with their 37-year-old quarterback.  ...

There was no Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward or Ray Lewis, but as both teams predicted all week, it turned out to be more of the same with the Ravens-Steelers rivalry. In a tense game dominated by both defenses, Ravens return man Jacoby Jones made the...

Ravens 55, Raiders 20 Strategy: Dean Pees' unpredictable, innovative schemes were highlighted by lining up rookie outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw at defensive tackle. And Pees' two-defensive-lineman, three-linebacker, six-defensive-back "dollar"...