Antonio Brown – Noteworthy
WR Antonio Brown took issue with a former team employee over social media on Monday. Tensions have been high in the Steel City with star running back Le’Veon Bell failing to sign his franchise tender as well as the Steelers (0-1-1) finding themselves without a win after two games this season. For his part, Brown was seen venting on the sideline during Pittsburgh’s 42-37 setback to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The six-time Pro Bowl selection finished with nine receptions in his second straight game while increasing his season total to 160 yards and a touchdown. “AB needs to thank his lucky stars, because he was drafted by a team that had Ben (Roethlisberger). And Ben got AB paid,” the former staffer wrote on Twitter. “You know darn well he wouldn’t put up those numbers for other teams.” Brown didn’t waste time responding, writing: “Trade me let’s find out”
*Artie Burns – Noteworthy
CB Artie Burns, who has been a bit of a scapegoat after the Steelers defense gave up six touchdown passes to the Chiefs on Sunday, is not concerned with the state of the defense. “No, I have confidence in my guys. We just have to get better. We played sloppy and we have to bounce back this Monday coming up.”
Ben Roethlisberger – Noteworthy
QB Ben Roethlisberger appeared in the 202nd regular-season game of his career on Sunday, breaking a tie with Donnie Shell for sole possession of the third-most regular-season games played in Steelers history.
David DeCastro – Noteworthy – Injury
G David DeCastro is unsure if he will play in the Steelers next game. He said he wants to be smart about a broken bone in his hand. “I am just making sure it’s protected and I don’t make it worse,” said DeCastro. “I don’t want to take one step forward and four steps back and miss more time. We have a good staff. They are being smart, we are all being smart. I want to get back out there as much as possible. I don’t like it, it’s abnormal, but it’s part of it.”
Jesse James – Noteworthy
TE Jesse James set a career-high with 138 yards receiving in the loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Joe Haden – Noteworthy – Injury
CB Joe Haden was badly missed on Sunday. Haden sat out with a strained right hamstring. There is no word on his status for Monday.