Brett Keisel

"They've run a model franchise. I think everyone in Pittsburgh recognizes how proud they are of the Steelers. We in the NFL recognize how fortunate we've been to have Dan Rooney's leadership and now Art's leadership." --Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner, discussing the Rooney family and their ownership. "They do a great job of letting their personnel do their jobs. They take care of things on their end and let the people they've hired for their positions do their job. That's what's special." --Brett Keisel, Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive end. The Steelers have now won 6 Super Bowls (an NFL record) and have been a model ... Read Full Story

Filed under: Redskins , Steelers , NFL Injuries Brett Keisel’s $12,500 lighter in the wallet. Or so goes the rumor (from the Washington Post ’s Jason La Canfora): Just heard that Brett Keisel, the Pitt. DE who hit Jason Campbell int he left knee, was fined $12,500 for the hit, according to a league source… The league is cracking down on hits to QBs around the knees - the Skins campaigned for it a few years back after Brunell was hit in the NY game here in 2005 - and it has been a point of emphasis each of the least two years. No ... Read Full Story

Filed under: Redskins , Steelers , NFL Injuries Brett Keisel’s $12,500 lighter in the wallet. Or so goes the rumor (from the Washington Post ’s Jason La Canfora): Just heard that Brett Keisel, the Pitt. DE who hit Jason Campbell int he left knee, was fined $12,500 for the hit, according to a league source… The league is cracking down on hits to QBs around the knees - the Skins campaigned for it a few years back after Brunell was hit in the NY game here in 2005 - and it has been a point of emphasis each of the least two years. No ... Read Full Story

The Steelers appear close to adding another veteran with a contract extension according to the Post-Gazette : The Steelers are closing in on a five-year contract with defensive end Brett Keisel that could be finalized today. Keisel, 30, has been a starter on the right side of the defense since 2006. He likely will be the last player the Steelers sign to a contract extension before the start of the season. He had one year left on the contract he signed in 2006. Read Full Story

Because the Steelers have a policy of not negotiating during the regular season, Keisel is expected to be the final player signed before the Sept. 10 opener against Tennessee. Keisel, part of the NFL's best defense a year ago, signed his new contract on Monday. Read Full Story