Ahead of the premier matchup of Week 7, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is preparing his defense for the reigning rushing champion in the Titans' Derrick Henry, and he compares the RB to one of his pass-rushing defenders.

2020 represents a contract year for a number of spectacular NFL players. With that in mind, Gregg Rosenthal takes a sneak peek at next offseason's open market, ranking his top 25 prospective free agents of 2021.

Very few of the players who received a franchise or transition tag have agreed to terms with their teams on new deals, and some players have yet to even sign their tag, in hopes of an 11th-hour agreement or a trade.

Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher Bud Dupree has filed a grievance with hopes that he'll be paid as a defensive end rather than a linebacker, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday. 

Takkarist McKinley's days in Atlanta could be numbered. The Falcons declined to pick up McKinley's fifth-year option Wednesday, the team announced.

Do Tom Brady and Philip Rivers immediately lift their new teams back into contention? Marc Sessler spotlights three non-playoff teams from the 2019 season that could crash the postseason party in 2020.

With the first wave of NFL free agency in the books, Dan Parr identifies the top five draft needs for all 32 teams. Should the Patriots pick a QB? What areas must the Buccaneers address to improve Tom Brady's supporting cast?

Free agency frenzy is a hectic period on the NFL calendar that has a language all its own. Fortunately, Anthony Holzman-Escareno is here for you with a glossary explaining all the terms you need to know.

On a wild day of player movement in the NFL, one trade stood out as the most puzzling deal of all. Gregg Rosenthal identifies Monday's biggest winners and losers.

The grand reshuffling that is NFL free agency is upon us. So ... who's going where? Here is a constantly updated, team-by-team rundown of all the key additions and trades in this frenzied period.

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Monday they have placed the franchise tag on linebacker Bud Dupree.

Here is the original Top 101 Free Agents of 2020 list -- courtesy of Gregg Rosenthal and Chris Wesseling -- as it stood before players began to be signed, tagged and/or released.

How much loot will CB Byron Jones and TE Austin Hooper command on the open market? Ahead of free agency, Tom Pelissero talks to NFL executives and others around the league about non-quarterbacks who are in line for big paydays.

How will the Chargers fill the void left by Philip Rivers? Will the Titans retain or move on from league rushing champ Derrick Henry? Adam Maya identifies the three biggest free agency needs for each AFC team.

Gregg Rosenthal and Chris Wesseling have combined their personal rankings to formulate NFL.com's Top 101 Free Agents of 2020. Who's off the market? Which free agents are still available?

Could Jadeveon Clowney end up with the Giants? How about Amari Cooper taking his talents across the division to the Redskins? Nick Shook matches one free agent with each NFC team.

Tag! Who's it? Gregg Rosenthal explains the difference between the franchise and transition tags -- and identifies the players who are most likely to receive one of the two designations in the coming weeks.

Gil Brandt ranks the 12 most clutch players in the NFL right now. Can anyone top the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes? Where does the Ravens' Lamar Jackson rank?

The Steelers announced Tuesday they have signed general manager and vice president Kevin Colbert to a one-year extension that keeps him with the team "through at least" the 2021 draft.

Devin Singletary proved to be a bona fide draft steal for the Bills, while a Patriots rookie crop headed by N'Keal Harry failed to provide much impact. Gennaro Filice grades each AFC East team's 2019 rookies.

With the NFL's 100th season in the books, we now have a complete picture of the order for Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft. Have a look at which pick your team holds, as well as needs for all 32 squads.

Yannick Ngakoue is going to cash in this spring. The Jaguars hope he does so in Duval. Jags GM Dave Caldwell told the team website that Jacksonville "would love to have" the defensive end back.

The Pittsburgh Steelers expect to keep their front office intact for the 2020 season. Owner Art Rooney II told reporters Rooney that he is "optimistic" GM Kevin Colbert will be back next season.

Which enticing talents could hit the open market in March? Gregg Rosenthal identifies the top 25 players currently in line to hit free agency -- and the list of quarterbacks is quite intriguing.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers T.J. Watt, Bud Dupree talk about what makes their friendship special.

Watch the best defensive plays of Week 6.

Watch the best defensive plays by the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Week 6 win against the Cleveland Browns.

Watch the best plays from the Week 6 matchup between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Watch the full-game highlights from the Week 5 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Aditi Kinkhabwala: Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata's biggest challenge in the NFL coming up with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Kurt Warner and Steve Mariucci break down the Pittsburgh Steelers' dangerous defense.

Watch the highlights of the Houston Texans against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3.

Watch the top plays from Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season.

Watch all of the Pittsburgh Steelers' biggest defensive plays against the Denver Broncos from Week 2.

Watch the game highlights from the Week 2 matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree plants Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock in the turf on crushing strip-sack.

Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers' biggest plays on defense on vs. the New York Giants in Week 1.

Watch the best moments from the Week 1 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree flies off the edge untouched to drop Saquon for big TFL.

Watch the highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree levels Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray on sack.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree forces a fumble by Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Watch the highlights of the Week 12 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns highlights from Week 11 of the 2019 season.

Watch highlights from Week 9 game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree STUFFS Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack on tackle for loss.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree strip-sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Brian Hoyer for key fourth-down stop.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree chases down Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett for key red-zone sack.

Watch the game Miami Dolphins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers highlights from Week 8 in 2019.