The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their offseason roster purge Friday, announcing veteran linebacker James Farrior and defensive end Aaron Smith will be released before the next league year begins March 13.

The Indianapolis Colts hired Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano as their coach Wednesday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent most of 2011 trying to prove they weren't old, slow or over.
The latest version of a revolving-door offensive line satisfied Steelers coach Mike Tomlin Sunday. Good thing, too, as it's highly possible each will start again this week.
Steelers cornerback William Gay understands the buzz surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles. Turn the frenzied NFL free agency period into your own high-end shopping spree the way the Eagles did, and it's hard not to notice.

Instead of focusing on the eight Super Bowl trips and six Lombardi trophies, Steelers defensive line coach John Mitchell likes to talk about these numbers: four and nine.
The Steel City can make a strong case for a new nickname.
The Steel City can make a strong case for a new nickname.

The Steel City can make a strong case for a new nickname.