Steelers Linebacker Lawrence Timmons (high ankle sprain) didn\’t practice on Sunday and wide receiver Hines Ward (coaches decision) got the day off.
Speaking of Hines Ward, Ron Cook has an article on him and his quest for 1000 receptions and fulfilling his current contract extension.
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is on the cover of the latest issue of Sports Illustrated. He and four other quarterbacks are on rotating covers and took part in a discussion about why playing quarterback is arguably the hardest job in the NFL.
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Tennessee Titans Running back LenDale White is at it again with his talk about stomping the Terrible Towel. Here is an exact quote from hin: “If it happens to be there, I’m gonna stomp all over that mo –,” White said, cutting himself off before finishing the sentence with a profanity. “If there is a towel in the stands, I will stomp on it. I don’t care who gets mad. … If they throw a towel at me, I’m going to kick it and stomp on it. If you don’t want your towels [stomped], keep them out of my face.”
Former Steelers wide receiver Nate Washington is looking less likely to play on Thursday for the Titans. His status is still up in the air and if sidelined would leave the Titans with only Justin Gage and Lavelle Hawkins as receivers with NFL experience.
John Harris explains how the cutting of Anthony Madison, Donovan Woods and Carey Davis goes against what Mike Tomlin has preached about the importance of special teams.