Steelers figure to restructure, extend Roethlisberger contract

Pittsburgh is expected to restructure and extend quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s contract before the new league year begins March 13, ESPN reported.

The deal could provide the necessary salarycap room to carry the $21.25 million in dead money, should the Steelers trade disgruntled four-time All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown.

■ Former Arizona coach Bruce Arians is the leading candidate for Tampa Bay’s coaching vacancy, NFL Network reported.

■ Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Todd Monken was the third candidate interviewed for Green Bay’s coaching vacancy.

■ New Orleans defensive coordinator Dennis Allen was the third candidate interviewed for Miami’s coaching vacancy.

■ Tight end Hunter Henry, who has been out all season after tearing an ACL in May, will not be activated Sunday.

■ New England linebackers coach Brian Flores was the fifth candidate interviewed for Cleveland’s coaching vacancy.

■ New England linebackers coach Brian Flores was the fourth candidate interviewed for Denver’s coaching vacancy.

■ Former Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy was the third candidate interviewed for New York’s coaching vacancy.

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