Willie Parker reportedly is taking a strong stance against the Steelers, and it stems from feeling unappreciated.

The Eagles officially released Brian Westbrook, who joins a crowded field of veteran free agent running backs.

Maybe the stars are aligning over Pittsburgh. The Steelers still have a chance to make the playoffs, and star safety Troy Polamalu appears to be making some progress in his return from a knee injury.

Here are some of the few important news, notes and trends for fantasy owners to remember heading into Week 9.

The Steelers entered the season in search of a new identity. After Sunday’s 27-14 victory over the Browns — the Steelers’ 12th in a row over their AFC North rivals — the path has been clearly defined.

Steelers RB Willie Parker and SS Troy Polamalu are active against the Browns in Week 6, as expected. Parker has missed two games with a toe injury. Polamalu was injured in the Steelers’ win over the Titans in Week 1.

It looks like fantasy owners will be without Lions WR Calvin Johnson, but Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall is a go for Week 6.

Teams have released their latest Week 6 injury reports. Here’s a look at the developments among notable names through Thursday.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said today that RB Willie Parker and SS Troy Polamalu would return to practice without limitations Wednesday as they make their way back from injuries.

Ahmad Bradshaw is on his way to having a big day for fantasy owners.

Here’s a quick look at some of the bigger stories in the NFL and how they’ll affect your fantasy team in Week 5.

The Chargers should have their No. 1 running back this weekend. The Steelers probably will not.

Here’s a look at some of the bigger injury news and notes and the fantasy implications as we head into Week 4.

The first official injury reports have the week were released Wednesday. While the Chargers finally got RB LaDainian Tomlinson back, a number of other key players — Willie Parker, Marc Bulger, Vince Wilfork and Cedric Benson — were unable to practice.

Willie Parker is on his way to a nice stat line in Week 3.