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Pittsburgh Steelers Nose Tackle Alameda Ta’amu Sentenced to Probation for October DUI Arrest
April 4th, 2013 at 10:42 PM
On the day that the NFL released the 2013 preseason schedule, one member of the Pittsburgh Steelers was in courtroom learning his fate from an October incident in the city. Nose tackle Alameda Ta’amu, who saw his rookie campaign and nearly his NFL career ruined by the arrest, was sentenced...

Pittsburgh Steelers Pre Draft Visitor Profile – Safety Phillip Thomas – Fresno State
April 3rd, 2013 at 10:59 PM
In looking at the Pittsburgh Steelers roster, it is clear that they lack depth at the safety position, especially after losing back-ups Ryan Mundy (New York Giants) and Will Allen (Dallas Cowboys) as unrestricted free agents. With both starters Ryan Clark and Troy Polamalu growing older everyday, there is little...

Pittsburgh Steelers Re-Sign Stevenson Sylvester, Host Six Players
April 3rd, 2013 at 9:49 PM
Wednesday was a busy at the Pittsburgh Steelers team headquarters. As the team welcomed three pre draft prospects, three unrestricted free agents and signed one of their own.***PHOTO1***The first order of business was re-signing inside linebacker Stevenson Sylvester to a one-year contract. The 2010 fifth round draft choice from Utah...

A Brief Glance at Potential Draft Pick for Pittsburgh Steelers: Outside Linebacker Jarvis Jones
April 2nd, 2013 at 9:03 PM
There is no question that the Pittsburgh Steelers want to address their pass rush this offseason. After releasing linebacker James Harrison in a salary cap move, the team lacks depth and the long-term solution may not be on the roster. With that in mind, they have already visited with four...

Pittsburgh Steelers Play Host to Five Pre-Draft Visitors
April 2nd, 2013 at 7:27 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued the progression of interviewing prospects at their facility. On Tuesday, they took a defensive approach to the process by hosting five players from that side of the ball, three outside linebackers and two safeties.***PHOTO1***Headlining the list was Georgia outside linebacker Jarvis Jones, the All-American pass rusher,...

Pittsburgh Steelers Host Three NFL Draft Prospects
April 1st, 2013 at 9:31 PM
The parade of potential draftees has begun for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the team visited with their first three pre-draft prospects. Every team has the ability to bring in up to 30 prospects (more if they are from local colleges). All three players in this initial grouping, inside linebacker Vince...

Pittsburgh Steelers Host Ahmad Bradshaw and James Sanders, No Contracts Signed
March 28th, 2013 at 10:21 PM
One day after losing unrestricted free agent safety Will Allen to the Dallas Cowboys, the Pittsburgh Steelers were busy hosting veterans who could fill holes on their roster. While much of the media fanfare was centered on running back Ahmad Bradshaw (New York Giants), veteran safety James Sanders also made...

Pittsburgh Steelers Continue to See Turnover, Lose Safety Will Allen to the Dallas Cowboys
March 27th, 2013 at 9:33 PM
After a slow week of holding steady, the Pittsburgh Steelers roster took another hit with they lost another unrestricted free agent Wednesday when the Dallas Cowboys inked veteran safety Will Allen to a one-year contract. For the Steelers, this is the fifth unrestricted free agent to sign elsewhere since the...

Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor History (2009-2012)
March 26th, 2013 at 8:55 PM
With the NFL Draft only a month away, it is time for parades of prospects to start making their way to facilities across the nation. Every year, teams and potential draft picks go through these motions with each NFL franchise allowed up to 30 visitors (not counting players from the...

Former Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker James Harrison May Be Open to Return, but are the Feelings Mutual?
March 25th, 2013 at 9:51 PM
Linebacker James Harrison, who was released earlier in the offseason after refusing to take a pay cut, is still on the market after the Baltimore Ravens inked defensive end / linebacker Elvis Dumervil over the weekend. It was reported that the 2008 Defensive Player of the Year was scheduled to...

Pittsburgh Steelers Lose Keenan Lewis, Ryan Mundy; New England Hosts Restricted Free Agent Emmanuel Sanders
March 15th, 2013 at 11:19 PM
As the end of the first week of NFL free Agency ends, it has been a busy week for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Unfortunately, it appears that the end of the week has seen even more of an exodus that the beginning stages of the week.***PHOTO1***Thursday, the Steelers lost two more...

Pittsburgh Steelers Reportedly Restructure LaMarr Woodley to Free Salary Cap Space
March 12th, 2013 at 11:02 AM
With just a few hours remaining until the start of the NFL free agency period, it appears that the Pittsburgh Steelers have cleared some more salary cap space by restructuring the contract of outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley.  While specifics are not readily available, reports have come out that the team...

Pittsburgh Steelers Complete 7-Round Mock Draft (Update 1 – 3/11/13)
March 11th, 2013 at 12:19 AM
Preparing for the NFL Draft is always a challenge. This year, not only are many prospects holding similar grades, many NFL franchises have multiple needs, which skews prospect placement. The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of those. Due to the salary cap situation, the Steelers have more needs than draft selections...

Pittsburgh Steelers Release Linebacker James Harrison
March 9th, 2013 at 3:06 PM
After negotiating for a couple weeks to no avail, the Pittsburgh Steelers have released former All-Pro linebacker James Harrison. The move announced by the franchise, and by Harrison on twitter does not come as a surprise.***PHOTO1***Harrison, who had two-years remaining on his contract, has not performed to the level in...

Why Has Pittsburgh Steelers Guard Willie Colon Flown Under the Salary Cap Casualty RADAR to This Point?
March 7th, 2013 at 8:56 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has been the talk of the town recently, his salary cap number and contract being the primary focus. Both Harrison and the Steelers seem to want the same outcome, they seem to be running into some sticking points.***PHOTO1***While this negotiating is taking place, another high...

Pittsburgh Steelers: Will They Restructure LaMarr Woodley, James Harrison, or Both?
March 5th, 2013 at 8:46 PM
Lost in the signing of cornerback William Gay is the fact that the Pittsburgh Steelers are still extremely close to the salary cap. Now, with that contract, even at league minimum, they will have to clear more money under the cap to tender their restricted free agents and draft class.***PHOTO1***Having...

Pittsburgh Steelers Come to Terms with Cornerback William Gay on a Three-Year Contract
March 4th, 2013 at 5:36 PM
As Steelers 101 mentioned in an article Sunday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback William Gay have been reunited. The two sides met on Monday and the team announced that they indeed signed the veteran to a three-year contract (terms still undisclosed).***PHOTO1***According to multiple sources on twitter, this move will...

Pittsburgh Steelers to Meet with Cornerback William Gay About a Possible Return
March 3rd, 2013 at 10:18 PM
Last week the Arizona Cardinals cleared some salary cap room by releasing former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback William Gay. Sunday, it appears that Gays’ search for a new team may be a short one.***PHOTO1***Reports on twitter and other sources have Gay and the Steelers meeting to discuss a potential return to...

Pittsburgh Steelers Pre Free Agency Draft Needs – Defense
February 25th, 2013 at 8:55 PM
Sunday, Steelers 101 covered the early list of needs on the offensive side if the ball for the Pittsburgh Steelers, today the focus will shift to the defense. This was to coincide with prospects from that side of the ball taking the field in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine.***PHOTO1***As...

Is Larry Foote the Most Important Unrestricted Free Agent for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
February 22nd, 2013 at 11:41 PM
When Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert talked with the media from the NFL Combine, much of the initial water cooler conversations directly after it centered on the salary cap and the potential dysfunction in the locker room.  Even Friday, retired Steelers Hines Ward sounded off on this potential rift....