Steelers Sign CB Cockrell, Reduce Roster To 53
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free agent cornerback Ross Cockrell to a one-year contract Saturday and reduced their roster to the league-mandated 53 players.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free agent cornerback Ross Cockrell to a one-year contract Saturday and reduced their roster to the league-mandated 53 players.
With just four weeks left in the season, it's going to be hard to tinker with your roster enough to make a difference. More likely than not, you'll end up chasing elusive stats and missing out on the bigger prize: your league championship.
Apparently, a new team means new results for J.A. Happ when he faces the St. Louis Cardinals.
It doesn't get any bigger than high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
A local high school rallied Friday night to support a football player diagnosed with cancer.
Most people know him as an incredible football player, a Steelers legend.
With two punters on the roster and cuts needing to be made, the Steelers traded punter Brad Wing to the New York Giants.
The Hall-of-Fame ring announcer spoke with CBS Local Sports about how Andre Berto can beat Floyd Mayweather and what Mayweather means to the sport of boxing.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Floyd Mayweather gave rare access to the media as he prepares for his bout with Andre Berto and took some time to reflect on what he'll miss when he retires.
Right-hander Taylor Jungmann allowed one run over six innings and outfielder Domingo Santana hit a late home run as the Milwaukee Brewers finished a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 5-3 victory Thursday at Miller Park.
Jordan Todman ran for a long touchdown and Carolina's defense shut down the Pittsburgh Steelers backups in a 23-6 win on Thursday night in the preseason finale for both teams.
The Pittsburgh Pirates went a staggering 19-8 during the month of August and a big reason for their success was the play of Andrew McCutchen.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds can close in on potentially hosting a first United Soccer League playoff game at Highmark Stadium should they beat the visiting Charleston Battery in Saturday's Eastern Conference clash.
StubHub took a look at what concerts NFL fans were attending in their spare time. Here's a look at the AFC North and some other league rivals.
Before practice, Ben Roethlisberger spoke with the media and revealed that he is dealing with a rare rib injury that could potentially be fatal if he were to be hit the wrong way.
A day after it was revealed that Ben Roethlisberger had suffered a sprained shoulder, the Steelers have announced he will not play this weekend.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons is a humble man who plays big on the football field. His interception of Matt Cassel of the Kansas City Chiefs helped secure a 16-13 overtime win.
CBS NFL insider Jason LaCanfora joined The Fan Morning Show on Wednesday to offer an update on the status of Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
The quarterback is struck… and it seems Big Ben's shoulder gets clocked. "Bruised ribs and bruised sternum are fairly common," says Dr. Jon Tucker, an orthopedic surgeon at St. Clair Hospital. Turns out, it wasn't his shoulder at all, but a sternoclavicular injury.
Karoline Heintz was a first-year student at PennWest California. A man and his mother are charged in her death.
Penn State frat brother Thomas Robinson thought his arrest in a cocaine ring was a prank, new documents reveal.
The attorney representing the father charged in connection with the alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University defended his client.
On Thursday morning, Steve Pelesky was fired by the Westmoreland County Prison Board, and the deputy was put on administrative leave.
A Pennsylvania Lottery player recently won a $1.63 million jackpot by purchasing a Match 6 Lotto ticket online.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Pittsburgh Today Live's Turkey Fund Kickoff Show will take place on Sept. 18. 2026, with tickets going on sale on Aug. 25!
Table Magazine's Arts and Culture Editor Sean Collier shares his ideas on how to spend this weekend in Pittsburgh.
Back-to-school season can be stressful, so a certified family physician shares ways to make this time easier!
Heather and Daisy meet Uzo, the local rescue pup that is a top-10 finalist in People Magazine's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest!
Content Creator and former college football player Cullen Honohan extends his viral online career to help put Robert Morris University basketball more on the map.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
The legendary Penguins goaltender will be inducted into the Penguins Hall of Fame on November 14.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that quarterbacks Allar and Howard will suit up against the Jets on Friday.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
What happens when we do more texting than talking?
We're learning about how EK Resources is making a difference.
Boaz and Heather learn to play mahjong.
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We're learning how to give bacon a starring role in two different dishes.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
