Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians is set to sign a one-year deal to remain with the team, according to a source. Arians, a Steelers assistant since 2004 and offensive coordinator the last four seasons, has an expiring contract. He had been mulling retirement, much like Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau.

The Steelers won't use their transition tag on cornerback Ike Taylor, according to a league source. There had been reports and speculation that the team would do so. Pittsburgh plans to try to retain Taylor, as well as tackle Willie Colon, but they want to wait and see the new collective bargaining agreement first. Taylor is a six-year starter who would be one of the top free agents at his position.

Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley signed his franchise tender, according to a team source. Woodley becomes the first player to sign a franchise tender this offseason. He made $550,000 last season, the final year of his rookie contract. But, because of the tag and his position, Woodley stands to make more than $10 million next season, if the Steelers don't sign him to a long-term contract.

The Steelers have discussed how to stay in shape in the event of a lockout. Hines Ward and Ben Roethlisberger have discussed having some minicamps on their own for the quarterbacks and receivers in the spring. "Ben and I discussed it. He talked about getting together with the wide receivers," Ward said. They suggested meeting at different spots -- all gathering in Pittsburgh and then all gathering in the hometown of each receiver for various workouts. Ward said no plans were made, just discussed.

The Steelers have placed their franchise tag on linebacker LaMarr Woodley. Woodley, 26, made $550,000 last season, the final year of his rookie contract. His salary, as a tagged linebacker, is expected to exceed $10 million next season. The two sides are hoping to reach a long-term deal.

Brett Keisel will finally shave his famous beard on Feb. 24 at an event to raise funds for UPMC's Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He has said he decided to let his beard and hair grow at the Steelers' minicamp in late spring to change the team's luck after it missed the playoffs last season.

The Steelers will place their franchise tag on linebacker LaMarr Woodley, according to a source familiar with the situation. Woodley wrapped up the final year on his rookie contract that paid him $500,000 last season. By franchising the 2007 second round pick, the Steelers agree to pay the average of the top salaries at his position in 2011.

Dick LeBeau will return to the Steelers to serve as their defensive coordinator for the 10th season. LeBeau, 73, told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that he intends to sign a one-year extension with the Steelers. "I'm not coaching anywhere but here," LeBeau told the newspaper.

Steelers linebacker James Harrison is set to undergo surgery on his right shoulder on Monday. "Should only be down 4 to 6 weeks," Harrison tweeted Friday. Harrison injured the shoulder in Pittsburgh's AFC Divisional playoff win over Baltimore, but played in Super Bowl XLV, recording one tackle and a sack in the 31-25 loss to Green Bay.

Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley expects the team to place their franchise tag on him within the next two weeks, according to a source. The hope, on both sides, is that it leads to a long-term deal for Woodley, as it has for other Steelers tagged in recent years. Woodley would receive the linebacker tag salary, which is expected to exceed $10 million.