October 23
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A Nevada judge has refused a request by attorneys for Ben Roethlisberger to impose sanctions against the lawyer representing a casino worker who accused the Steelers quarterback of sexual assault. Roethlisberger's lawyers last month accused Calvin Dunlap, a Reno lawyer who represents the woman, of violating the law by filing a "frivolous" lawsuit "to punish her employer and coerce a windfall from an admired, civic-minded and successful professional football star." District Judge Brent Adams filed his order Thursday, denying the motion for sanctions. The 31-year-old woman claims Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her in July 2008 at the Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino, where she worked ..."
October 18
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Willie Parker will play, as expected, today against the Browns but Rashard Mendenhall will start at running back for the Steelers. The Steelers will have a new fullback as well with David Johnson getting the call over Carey Davis, who is inactive for the 1 p.m. game. In addition to Parker, strong safety Troy Polalamu will play for the first time since he sprained his left knee in the Steelers' season opener on Sept. 10. Joining Davis on the Steelers inactives list are wide receiver Limas Sweed, linebacker Andre Frazier, who is nursing a thigh injury, cornerback Keenan Lewis, guard Kraig Urbik, defensive end Sunny Harris, offensive tackle Tony Hills and quarterback Dennis Dixon."
October 16
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The Steelers sent running back Rashard Mendenhall home Thursday because of an illness, putting into question how much he will be able to play Sunday against the visiting Browns. Mendenhall has started the past two games for the injured Willie Parker (turf toe) and rushed for 242 yards and three touchdowns. If the illness is a lingering one and limits Mendenhall in the 1 p.m. game, the Steelers will probably be able to lean on Parker. Parker was a full participant in drills again yesterday. Said offensive coordinator Bruce Arians: "He's looked real good in practice." Arians said if both Parker and Mendenhall are close to full strength Sunday, it will be a game-time decision as to how the ..."
October 15
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Steelers safety Troy Polamalu participated in a full practice for the first time since injuring his knee during the first half of the first week of the season and is expected to play Sunday against Cleveland. "We are excited to have him back," safety Ryan Clark said. "Me and TP will be back there this week, so hopefully you will leave us alone about it the rest of the year." Polamalu said he had an earlier date circled for when he expected to return. "I was hoping to return a couple of weeks earlier," Polamalu said. "I guess I was overly optimistic." Polamalu just began to practice last week on a limited basis. "With time, I was able to heal a little bit more," Polamalu said. "It will be ..."
October 14
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Strong safety Troy Polamalu and running back Willie Parker are scheduled to practice today. Both are on track to play Sunday barring any setbacks this week. Polamalu has missed the past four games because of a sprained knee, and turf toe has sidelined Parker for the past two Steelers' games. "It will be interesting to see how they respond Thursday after having a day's work," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. Among the Steelers players who will be limited in practice today because of injuries are right guard Trai Essex (ankle), defensive end Travis Kirschke (back) and linebacker Andre Frazier (thigh). • Tomlin said it is too early to tell how the Steelers will use Rashard Mendenhall and ..."
October 13
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Strong safety Troy Polamalu and running back Willie Parker could return to action Sunday but the Steelers are expected to be without defensive end Aaron Smith when they host the Browns. And Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Smith may be out for an extended period of time because of a shoulder injury he sustained in last Sunday's 28-20 win over the Lions. "Potentially could be significant," Tomlin said of Smith's injury. If Smith is unable to play Sunday the Steelers will use a rotation of Travis Kirschke, Ziggy Hood and Nick Eason, Tomlin said."
October 10
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What safety Troy Polamalu wants and what coach Mike Tomlin decides regarding Polamalu's playing status are probably two different things. After practicing for the third consecutive day, Polamalu declared himself ready for Sunday's 1 p.m. game against the Detroit Lions. However, Polamalu, who has been out since he sprained his knee against Tennessee on Sept. 10, is listed as doubtful on the injury report. "It was really good to be out there practicing. I feel pretty good,'' Polamalu said Friday. If it were up to him, Polamalu said he would play Sunday. "Yes. No question," he said. Polamalu also understands that it's a long season, and Tomlin has the final say. "I don't know if coach ..."
October 9
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Even after Rashard Mendenhall's breakout performance last Sunday, the pecking order in the Steelers' backfield hasn't changed. "Willie Parker's a proven commodity," offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said of the injured veteran who is still first on the depth chart at running back. "When Rashard is (proven), then we'll re-evaluate him. I hope it gets to that problem. I'd like to have those two healthy at the same time." The Steelers are not there yet. Parker did not practice Thursday because of turf toe. The injury has put his availability for Sunday's 1 p.m. game against the Detroit Lions in doubt, although Arians remains hopeful Parker will play. Mendenhall rushed for 165 yards and two ..."
October 8
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Willie Parker didn't practice Wednesday because of turf toe, putting the veteran running backs' availability for Sunday's game at Detroit in question. Parker didn't play in the Steelers' 38-28 win over San Diego last Sunday. If Parker is unable to play against the Lions, it will provide another opportunity for Rashard Mendenhall. Making his second career start last Sunday, Mendenhall rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns. His performance earned Mendenhall AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. • In addition to Parker, left guard Chris Kemoeatu (ankle) and inside linebacker Andre Frazier (shoulder) didn't practice yesterday for the Steelers because of injuries. • Among the Lions that ..."
October 7
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Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said safety Troy Polamalu could return to practice today, albeit on a limited basis, to test his injured left knee. Polamalu left in the second quarter of the Sept. 10 opener against the Tennessee Titans and has missed the past three games. "Troy's been doing well and progressing well," Tomlin said. "He may participate in a limited basis (today) in practice with a brace on for individual (drills), to see how he runs around and changes direction. Last week, he ran some in a straight line to pretty solid reviews." Tomlin called Polamalu's participation for Sunday's game at the Detroit Lions "unclear at this point" and said it will be up to team doctors. "We'll take ..."
October 3
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Running back Willie Parker (turf toe) missed his third consecutive practice, making him unlikely to play Sunday night against San Diego at Heinz Field. Parker is listed as doubtful on the team's final injury report and could be a gametime decision. Typically if a player doesn't practice on Friday he isn't expected to play Sunday. • Rookie free agent Isaac Redman took some first-team reps on goal-line drills and could be activated from the practice squad if Parker doesn't play against the Chargers. "Just trying to stay prepared,'' Redman said. "I work hard every day in practice so when I do get a chance it comes natural.'' • Redman was a goal-line sensation during training camp so his ..."
September 29
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Mike Tomlin is concerned enough about Limas Sweed's struggles catching the football that the second-year wide receiver may not even dress Sunday when the Steelers host the San Diego Chargers. Sweed dropped a touchdown pass in the Steelers' 23-20 loss to the Bengals last Sunday. When asked if he'll consider moving Shaun McDonald, who has been inactive for two of the Steelers' first three games, ahead of Sweed, Tomlin said, "Absolutely." In addition to Sweed, Tomlin also addressed the situation with running back Rashard Mendenhall, who did not play on offense last Sunday because of a subpar week of practice leading up to the game Tomlin said he made his point to Mendenhall and that he is ..."
September 15
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The Steelers could be without one of its top defensive playmakers for most of the first half of the season. But the team and strong safety Troy Polamalu received good news Monday when they learned that the five-time Pro Bowler won't need surgery on the left knee he hurt in the Steelers' 13-10 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans last Thursday. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said after the game that Polamalu had sprained his medial collateral ligament and would miss three to six weeks, and the prognosis hasn't gotten any worse. "Regarding an injury to the knee," Polamalu said, "this is the best-case scenario. There's no question I'm very blessed that this scenario has come about rather than ..."
April 28
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Unrestricted free agent Ashley Lelie, among the top deep receiving threats in the NFL, met with Steelers officials Monday and could sign with the team, agent Peter Schaffer said. "He had a great visit. The Steelers and I are going to continue to have open dialogue," Schaffer said. "I think there's some mutual interest, and we're going to keep discussing it." A former first-round draft pick by Denver, Lelie's play experienced a sharp decline after being traded to Atlanta in 2006. Lelie demanded a trade after Denver acquired receiver Javon Walker. From 2002-05 with the Broncos, Lelie (6-foot-3, 195 pounds) had 168 receptions and 12 touchdowns, with an impressive one-fourth of his catches - ..."