Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger worked with the first-team offense when the team opened up training camp. Roethlisberger will serve a conditional six-game suspension, which has opened the door for backups Byron Leftwich and Dennis Dixon. Leftwich was primarily with the second-team skill players Saturday morning and worked some reps with the starting offensive line. Dixon followed Leftwich as Pittsburgh's third quarterback. "We're going to switch it every day," Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said. "But to start the first day, we put our guys out there like we ended up in the spring ... It's the first day and it's a long way to [the end of] training camp."

The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Flozell Adams on a two-year contract Thursday, according to a league source. Adams, 35, visited the Steelers in late June and took a physical. He would replace right tackle Willie Colon, who is out for the season after tearing his right Achilles' tendon during an offseason workout.

The Steelers expect to go through most or all of training camp without knowing when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger can play again. Roethlisberger has been suspended six games by the NFL for violating the league's personal conduct policy. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the suspension could be reduced by two games if Roethlisberger has no more behavioral issues and does all that is asked by the league. "Toward the end of training camp is the timetable to find out," Steelers president Art Rooney II said Tuesday.

Steelers linebacker LaMar Woodley will report to the team's training camp when it begins on Friday, according to a source. Woodley is unhappy with his current contract. Pittsburgh recently decided they will not renegotiate Woodley's deal before the start of the 2010 season.

Kaye Cowher, the wife of former Steelers coach Bill Cowher, died Friday after losing a battle with skin cancer. Mrs. Cowher, 54, was a constant presence in the press box on Steelers game days and was considered as resolute and steely as her more famous husband.

The Steelers have signed coach Mike Tomlin to a two-year contract extension. The agreement comes just a year after Pittsburgh missed the playoffs. "Mike Tomlin has proven to be one of the top head coaches in the National Football League in a relatively short time," Steelers president Art Rooney II said in the statement. "His unique ability to lead the team and motivate individuals have been key factors in our success over recent years."

Steelers first-round draft choice Maurkice Pouncey denied allegations Wednesday that he took money from a representative of a sports agent while he was still at Florida. "I did not accept $100,000, it is an absolutely ridiculous claim," Pouncey said in a statement released through his attorney, M. Stephen Stanfield. "I have completely cooperated with the investigation and answered any and all questions put to me." Florida and the NCAA are investigating an allegation that Pouncey was paid $100,000 between the Southeastern Conference title game and the Sugar Bowl last season.

Free-agent guard Chester Pitts worked out for the Steelers and Colts on Tuesday in Arizona, according to his agent. Agent Andrew Kessler added that his client has visits scheduled with two other clubs next week.

Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley spoke for the first time on Monday about the team's lack of interest in a long-term extension. "It's kind of jacked up," Woodley said. "Everything I've ever done for the Steelers, on and off the field, has been positive. Sometimes you don't get the same thing back in return." Woodley will make $550,000 in 2010 despite making the Pro Bowl.

Pro Bowl linebacker LaMarr Woodley could hit the free-agent market next offseason. The Steelers have decided not to give Woodley a contract extension before the start of the 2010 season, a source told ESPN.com on Monday. Woodley is in the final year of his rookie deal and will make $550,000 this season.