Several first-quarter injuries for the Steelers could play a role in the outcome of Super Bowl XLV.

Mike Tomlin spent about 15 minutes at the podium Monday during his introductory news conference to kick off Super Bowl week, and immediately set the tone for the Steelers.

Steelers TE Heath Miller was knocked out of Sunday night’s game against the Ravens with a concussion on a play that could have potentially been much more serious.

NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reports that Steelers OT Flozell Adams injured an ankle and is questionable to return.

The season will crumble for the Dallas Cowboys if they can’t protect QB Tony Romo and open holes for the running game.

Mike Tomlin met with reporters for the first time on Friday, and clarified the team’s plan for newly signed Flozell Adams.

WR Dez Bryant has agreed to terms with the Cowboys, but NFL insider Jason La Canfora does not anticipate this starting a domino effect of other signings. Bryant has an unusual circumstance which led to his agreement. Most notably, the Cowboys participation in the Hall of Fame game.

The Steelers moved quickly after starting RT Willie Colon‘s injury Monday, visiting with veteran free-agent OT Flozell Adams the next day.

In fantasy circles, the question surrounding the loss of Willie Colon is whether it will hurt the value of Rashard Mendenhall.

In a live chat Tuesday on NFL.com, Gil Brandt suggested that Steelers first-round draft pick Maurkice Pouncey, a center/guard in college, might be able to make the move to right tackle and replace injured starter Willie Colon.

Soon after the Redskins landed restricted free agent OT Jammal Brown in a trade with the Saints, it was reported that the Cowboys had shown interest as well.

NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi reports that while the sentiment in Oakland is to release QB JaMarcus Russell, the only man in the organization is in position to make that call is owner Al Davis.

Going against the spirit of Brandon Marshall Day at NFL Network, insider Jason La Canfora took a look at three other storylines Wednesday during his Around the League segment.

Jared Gaither keeps popping up on the rumor mill as one of the restricted free agents who is drawing interest from teams around the league.

Redskins GM Bruce Allen told SIRIUS Radio Tuesday that the team has contacted the agent for former Cowboys LT Flozell Adams, according to CSN Washington.