Asked and Answered: May 17

Bob Labriola

Let's get to it:

TJ VASQUEZ FROM LANCASTER, CA: I enjoy seeing pictures of the rookies getting their equipment when they arrive at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Can you give us any insight into what each player receives from the Steelers/NFL and what they have to purchase themselves?

ANSWER: Players do not have to pay for equipment in the NFL, and so what they get from