After matching an offer to Emmanuel Sanders, the Pittsburgh Steelers could find themselves back in a bind over restricted free agent Steve McLendon after he reportedly visited the Green Bay Packers.

The New Orleans Saints need the pieces to transition over to defensive coordinator Rob Ryan's 3-4 scheme. There are plenty of places to start, though pass rushers always are a priority.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have watched a lot of talent leave this offseason. Coach Mike Tomlin isn't concerned and has a message for everyone writing off his team next season.

Need an interior defensive lineman? Marc Sessler breaks down the options from Henry Melton to Richard Seymour. We rank the top players and reveal which teams will be looking for help.

A lot has been made about the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room this offseason. After restructuring his contract to help the team, Ben Roethlisberger set out to put the leadership question to bed.

Troy Polamalu has missed a significant amount of time in two of the last four seasons because of injury. Is the end in sight? Not according to Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau.

The Pittsburgh Steelers missed the playoffs in 2012, but the real disappointment could come in March. Albert Breer outlines the difficult decisions ahead, including what to do with James Harrison.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a franchise known for continuity. But their roster is expected to change dramatically this offseason. Are veterans like Mike Wallace done in Steel City?

Already roughly $14 million over the salary cap, the Steelers are facing another March Massacre veteran purge. Which players join free agent Mike Wallace as those unlikely to return?

Black and yellow horizontal stripes with block numbers? While the Pittsburgh Steelers' throwback uniforms might not be everyone's style, some players say they dig 'em.

The Pittsburgh Steelers activated Casey Hampton off the physically unable to perform list Friday, but a report out of Pittsburgh says Steve McLendon is locked in as the starter.

The Pittsburgh Steelers got a dose of great news on Friday afternoon when Rashard Mendenhall and Casey Hampton were activated from the active/PUP list.

As younger players step into the starting lineup, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel told NFL Network's "NFL AM" that the defense again will be one of the league's better units.

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall said he's right on schedule in his rehab after suffering a knee injury last season, even though there's still no schedule for his return.

If he winds up playing for the Steelers under the restricted free agent tender in 2012, Mike Wallace will be among the best values in the NFL, Brian McIntyre writes.

Pittsburgh has perennially been home to one of the NFLs' top defensive units. For the Steelers' D to remain on top in '12, Marc Sessler writes that a host of youngsters need to step up.

Rashard Mendenhall isn't close to returning from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and Steelers GM Kevin Colbert says the running might not be ready to play once the season starts.

Steelers veteran Casey Hampton has started 148 games for Pittsburgh. Just six months after having knee surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament, he's sure he'll be back in time for the regular season.

Twitter can be a dangerous place when it comes to trade rumors. But Broncos LB Von Miller made it easy on his followers when he shot down a fake trade that was making the rounds.