Category: Around the League

Ravens have little cap room

The Baltimore Ravens rank third in smallest amount of salary cap space remaining, according to Jason La Canfora of NFL.com. Only the Carolina Panthers ($623,978) and New Orleans Saints ($1.4 million) have less cap room than the Ravens, who are $1.7 million under. General manager Ozzie Newsome knows what must be done in order to [...]

The end of an era in the Steel City, Steelers to release Hines Ward

Hines Ward, who has been a thorn in the Baltimore Ravens side for years, won’t be returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2012 season. The Steelers announced on Wednesday through the team’s website that they plan to release the wide receiver. Ward, 35, had just 46 receptions for 381 yards and two touchdowns in [...]

Could Mike Wallace end up in Purple and Black?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are worried that another team will snag wide receiver Mike Wallace if they put a first-round tender on the restricted free agent rather than slapping the franchise tag on him. And you have to believe — the last place Pittsburgh would want to see Wallace end up is with its big rival [...]

Chad Ochocinco changing last name back to Johnson

If he even has a job in the NFL next season, Chad Ochocinco will have a new name on his jersey. The current New England Patriots wide receiver will change his last name back to Johnson. Ochocinco, 34, made the announcement on his twitter page last Wednesday saying, “I’ll be Johnson on July 4th.” He [...]

Steelers Likely to Cut Hines Ward

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to cut 14-year veteran wide receiver Hines Ward, sources told the NFL Network, via ESPN.com. It’s a decision that is being based not only on money, but production as well. Ward, 35, lost his starting gig for next season and would most likely return to the team as the No. [...]

Pagano, Colts Bluffed by Steelers’ Linebackers Coach about team’s D-Coordinator Position

In a twist of events, Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler cancelled an interview for the Indianapolis Colts’ defensive coordinator’s job and has decided to remain in Pittsburgh, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Butler was the clear-cut favorite to take over the defense under new Colts head coach Chuck Pagano and had a meeting planned [...]

Roethlisberger Disgruntled with Steelers’ Hierarchy for Forcing Arians Out

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is more than displeased that Bruce Arians will not return as offensive coordinator, and plans to meet with team president Art Rooney II about the matter after playing in the Pro Bowl on Sunday, according to a story by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. “When I get back, I’m going to go [...]