Preseason opens with a super rematch
The NFL has announced the Steelers will open their 2009 preseason at Heinz Field with a nationally televised rematch of Super Bowl XLIII. The Arizona Cardinals will visit for an 8 p.m. game against the Steelers on Thursday, Aug. 13 to be broadcast by ESPN.
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As for the rest of the Steelers 2009 preseason schedule, the team will travel to Washington to face the Redskins during Week 2 of the preseason, and then return home to take on the Buffalo Bills in Week 3.
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The Steelers will conclude their preseason with a game against the Panthers in Carolina, before opening up their regular season against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday, Sept. 10 in a game to be televised nationally by NBC.
