Steelers, Roethlisberger agree to new deal for 2021 season
Ben Roethlisberger is returning for an 18th season with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is taking a pay cut to do itMARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Steelers planning on Roethlisberger's return in 2021
The Pittsburgh Steelers plan on having quarterback Ben Roethlisberger back for an 18th seasonFEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers GM Colbert: Work to do to bring back Big Ben
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert says there's work to be done if the team wants to bring back quarterback Ben Roethlisberger next seasonFEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twin brothers Mike and Maurkice Pouncey retire from NFL
Mike and Maurkice Pouncey came into the world togetherFEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vance McDonald discusses Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald discusses his Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination.
FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • NFL.COM
Steelers promote QB coach Canada to offensive coordinator
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't look far to find their new offensive coordinatorJANUARY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald retires after 8 NFL seasons Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald retires after 8 NFL seasons.
JANUARY 23, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Steelers: Vance McDonald has awesome answer on what he’ll miss most about football Pittsburgh Steelers long-time tight-end Vance McDonald has an awesome answer on what he'll miss most about football after retirement. After...
JANUARY 22, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Steelers TE Vance McDonald retires A 30-year-old tight end, McDonald said he made the decision to retire back in the spring. He and his wife, Kendi, are launching a nonprofit...
JANUARY 22, 2021 • PENNLIVE.COM
Steelers tight end Vance McDonald retiring after 8 seasons Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald is retiring.
JANUARY 22, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Steelers tight end Vance McDonald retiring after 8 seasons
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald is retiringJANUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Statement from McDonald Vance McDonald released a statement on Friday morning
JANUARY 22, 2021 • STEELERS.COM
Steelers TE Vance McDonald retires Vance McDonald was Man of the Year during his final year as an NFL player. McDonald announced his retirement from his playing career Friday,...
JANUARY 22, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Vance McDonald retires from NFL after four years with Steelers Author of an all-time great stiff arm, Steelers tight end Vance McDonald is retiring. The team announced McDonald’s news Friday morning. “My...
JANUARY 22, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Targeted six times against Browns McDonald brought in five of his six targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to Cleveland.
Impact McDonald saw a season-high six targets Sunday with Eric Ebron on the reserve/COVID-19 list for the regular-season finale. He was much more productive after totaling just five yards over the previous five weeks, but he still finished with a disappointing regular season. The 30-year-old missed two games, but his production has steadily declined over the past two years. McDonald was targeted just 20 times during the regular season, tallying 15 receptions for 99 yards. It wouldn't be surprising to see his $5.2 million team option declined during the offseason, and he'll likely see minimal usage during the playoffs this year if Ebron returns to full health.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vance McDonald discusses Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald discusses his Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Totals five yards in Week 16 McDonald hauled in his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Colts.
Impact McDonald was on the field for a season-high 60 offensive snaps in Pittsburgh's Week 15 loss after Eric Ebron exited the contest in the first half. However, McDonald logged just 16 offensive snaps against Indianapolis as Ebron returned to the field in Week 16. The 30-year-old has been targeted just three times over the past five weeks, and his reception Sunday was his first since Week 9.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Posts season-high snap share McDonald was not targeted on 60 offensive snaps during Monday night's 27-17 loss to the Bengals.
Impact The veteran tight end broke 65 percent of the offensive snap share for the first time this season, garnering a whopping 92 percent of the workload against division rival Cincinnati. Eric Ebron's first-half exit from a back injury led to the massive uptick in usage for McDonald, but the 30-year-old still went without a reception for a fourth consecutive outing. His best performance came by way of a three-catch, 35-yard Week 3 output, but McDonald has otherwise not exceeded 15 receiving yards in a game this season. He also remains without a touchdown after scoring three times in 2019.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Targeted twice in loss McDonald failed to secure either of his two targets in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Bills.
Impact McDonald's snap count has been relatively consistent in the three weeks since he returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he's been targeted just twice during that time. Even while Eric Ebron has struggled with drops recently, McDonald has been unable to carve out a significant role within the pass-heavy Pittsburgh offense. The 30-year-old has recorded just nine receptions for 61 yards over 11 games this year.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Vance McDonald named Steelers’ Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee Teammates have repeatedly complimented Vance McDonald for his selfless attitude in taking on a less glamorous and prominent role on the fiel...
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce among NFL Man of Year nominees
Seattle’s star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City’s standout tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year awardDECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quiet season carries on McDonald was not targeted over his 28 offensive snaps during Monday's 23-17 loss to Washington.
Impact McDonald has been far less involved as a pass catcher this season compared to last, with just nine receptions and 61 yards to his name through 10 outings. Over 14 appearances in 2019, the Rice standout went for 38 catches, 273 yards and three scores with 2.8 more targets per game. The 30-year-old has exceeded 15 receiving yards on only one occasion in 2020, and he remains without a touchdown.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not targeted Week 12 McDonald played 39 percent of offensive snaps during Wednesday's 19-14 win over the Ravens, but he wasn't targeted.
Impact McDonald returned from the COVID-19 list in time for Wednesday's divisional contest, but as usual it was Eric Ebron (11 targets) who commanded Ben Roethlisberger's attention at the tight end position. With just nine catches for 61 yards on the year, it's safe to say that McDonald is off the fantasy radar in most formats.
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers add C Pouncey to COVID-19 list against Ravens
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens are scheduled to play on Wednesday afternoon even as COVID-19 continues to infect players up and down their respective rostersDECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ravaged by COVID-19, Ravens face issues beyond new schedule
With reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson under quarantine as part of an outbreak of COVID-19 that has ravaged the Baltimore Ravens the team has turned its focus from breaking out of a s...NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
