Roethlisberger plays last game before suspension

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers will get one last glimpse of Ben Roethlisberger playing quarterback before he begins his NFL-mandated suspension.

A bit of urgency tonight

PITTSBURGH - Fourth preseason games are traditionally throwaway games, but with so much on the line at quarterback for the Steelers, tonight's game against the Carolina Panthers carries a bit of urgency.

Who will be opening-day quarterback?

PITTSBURGH - It was a game that once again illustrated the importance of Ben Roethlisberger.

Dixon struggles in 34-17 loss to Denver

DENVER (AP) - Ben Roethlisberger gave way to his backups after a quick night's work. Now, he can get ready to make his case for a shortened suspension, too.

Steelers' secondary will be tested in Denver

The NFL's best pass defense in 2008 was the 16th best in 2009. Those Steelers, in fact, allowed more passing yards last season than any year since 2002.

Sputtering Eagles score late, beat Chiefs 20-17

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Mike Kafka's 18-yard pass to Riley Cooper in the closing seconds boosted the Philadelphia Eagles past Kansas City 20-17 on Friday night, making Todd Haley 0-7 in preseason games as the Chiefs' head coach.

Dixon to take snaps with Steelers starters

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ben Roethlisberger is expected to be the Steelers' starter for the second straight week, though coach Mike Tomlin says his top three quarterbacks will play Sunday night in Denver.

Pouncey lands starting center job

PITTSBURGH - Maurkice Pouncey will look back at Wednesday's practice as the official start of his reign as the Steelers' starting center, an era Steelers fans have awaited since Jeff Hartings retired following the 2006 season.

Leftwich takes blame for blunder in Giants game

PITTSBURGH - Byron Leftwich is considered a stand-up guy, and Wednesday he proved it to reporters.

Cowher: Roethlisberger finally showing maturity

NEW YORK (AP) - Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher says it was hard to get through to Ben Roethlisberger after the quarterback had so much success early in his career.

Leftwich, Dixon impressive against Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers may be fine without the suspended Ben Roethlisberger for the start of the season.

Injured Dwyer not showing potential

LATROBE - If there can be such a thing as a star of spring football OTAs, it was Jonathan Dwyer, the Steelers' sixth-round draft pick. But the rookie running back hasn't shown nearly as much when it's counted at this recently concluded training camp.

Roethlisberger will play

Tomlin not announcing starting QB

Give Adams time to learn new position

LATROBE - One of the tough moments for Steelers fans in Saturday night's preseason opener was the sack given up by new right tackle Flozell Adams.

Jets' Ryan says Dungy 'unfairly judged me'

CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) - Rex Ryan wants Tony Dungy to know he's more than just a foul-mouthed coach.