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*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Offensive lineman Mike Schad remembers getting knocked unconscious while blocking as part of the wedge for the Los Angeles Rams’ kick-return team. Source: post-gazette.com – Steelers/NFL Shop Pittsburgh Steelers Gear
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Hines Ward and his representatives were basically blindsided by an NFL Network report Friday night that stated the Pittsburgh Steelers were planning to release the 15-year veteran. Ward’s camp had neither heard of the report until last night nor had they heard from the Steelers. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ed Bouchette also reported…
What do Joe Montana, Joe Namath, O.J. Simpson and Jerry Rice all have in common? They were legendary football players who were almost synonymous with the teams they played with in the prime of their careers, yet, they all retired after playing their “golden” years with other teams. There’s been much talk and speculation in…
Hines Ward, in response to an NFL Network report that the Steelers won’t bring him back for a 15th season, said he wants to finish his career in Pittsburgh. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) — The Pittsburgh Steelers released cornerback Bryant McFadden and wide receiver Arnaz Battle Wednesday in an attempt to start clearing salary cap room. Both are veterans and played limited roles for the Steelers in 2011. McFadden started the year…
Another Steelers linebacker has had his contract restructured to clear up cap space. Just a few days after it was announced that LaMarr Woodley had his deal redone, it’s being reported that LB Lawrence Timmons’ contract has also been restructured to give the Steelers salary cap space. The new deal for Timmons frees up $…
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Todd Haley was officially introduced by Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. He takes over as the new offensive coordinator. Haley has an impressive resume but has also earned the reputation of being tough to deal with. “You know, one of the first things I’ll say to these guys is, ‘We’re not going…
The Steelers have restructured the contract of yet another defensive player, this time it’s cornerback Ike Taylor. According to Mike Florio at Pro Football Talk, Taylor lowered his $ 5.75 million in 2012 base salary to the league minimum $ 825,000, with the remaining $ 4.925 million converted into a signing bonus. The restructure lowers…
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** The Steelers got more salary cap relief when cornerback Ike Taylor agreed to restructure a contract he signed before the 2011 season. Taylor becomes the third player, along with linebackers LaMarr Woodley and Lawrence Timmons, to rework his contract to help the Steelers…
Ike Taylor restructured his contract Friday, becoming the latest player to help the team get in compliance with the salary cap. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review