Eight players were released by the Steelers today bringing the team total to seventy nine, an additional four will need to be cut by a four o’clock deadline on Tuesday Aug. 28, with the final cuts being made after the final exhibition game against the Carolina Panthers. Others moves include waiving quarterback Dustin Vaughn, as well as fourth round 2016 draft selection and left tackle Jerald Hawkins, who was placed on injured reserve. Hawkins was a starter for three seasons while at LSU and was projected to be … Read More
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Golson Injured
Just when second year cornerback Senquez Golson was looking to rebound after his rookie year was cut short due to injury, he was carted off the practice field in Latrobe in what looked like a sprained ankle. Golson was being counted upon to help a depleted secondary which ranked a 30th last year overall
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Steelers Safety Troy Polamalu Retired … after twelve productive seasons in the NFL, and is easily considered one of the greatest all time players to wear the Steelers uniform. Polamalu leaves behind a Hall Of Fame resume which includes two Super Bowl Championships with the Black & Gold. Polamalu quickly became a fan favorite in the Steel City for his … Read More
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Free Agent Frenzy In Steeltown …. The Steelers have been busy in the off season, crunching the numbers and putting in place the pieces that will hopefully take them from the doldrums of two successive 8-8 seasons. In addition to releasing several long time players, the team also took a more proactive approach in free agency by signing Free Safety Mike Mitchell from … Read More
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