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Former Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker James Harrison Inks a Two-Year Contract with the Cincinnati Bengals
April 19th, 2013 at 9:18 PM
For a week, rumors have been floating around that former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison was going to sign a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. Today, that rumor became reality. In the process, it means Harrison will get two primetime shots against his former team.***PHOTO1***According to NFL.com, Harrison and...
Pittsburgh Steelers Continue the Pre-Draft Process by Hosting Six More Prospects
April 14th, 2013 at 11:29 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are clearly focused on adding youth to the defense. One look at the list of pre-draft visitors will show that desire. At this point, 17 out of the 21 pre-draft visitors have been from that side of the ball; including nine defensive backs (five cornerbacks and four...
Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: Rutgers Linebacker Khaseem Greene
April 13th, 2013 at 11:17 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent a lot of time with linebacker prospects during their pre-draft visits. This is understandable considering the lack of overall depth the team has in their linebacking corps. In breaking down the roster, it appears that there are at least two, maybe three openings at the...
Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: Florida State Inside Linebacker Vince Williams
April 12th, 2013 at 10:57 PM
There is no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers are in the process of retooling their roster, especially on the defense, where age is starting to set in. One area that will definite be addressed is linebacker. The Steelers lack depth inside and outside and will likely use multiple selections on...
Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: Inside Linebacker Michael Mauti
April 11th, 2013 at 9:50 PM
While the signing of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders by the New England Patriots to an offer sheet has been the talk of the town, focus on the draft and retooling the roster is still a priority. Of course, some of the draft preps will hinge on the decision...
Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: Outside Linebacker Jamie Collins
April 8th, 2013 at 9:51 PM
There is no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to add some depth to their linebacking corps. With the release of James Harrison, they are left with only three experienced outside linebackers on the roster: Jason Worilds, LaMarr Woodley and Chris Carter. They also have an unknown in 2012...
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...
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 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 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....
Pittsburgh Steelers are Looking for Linebacker Jason Worilds to Take His Game up a Level in 2013
February 21st, 2013 at 10:25 PM
There is no secret about the Pittsburgh Steelers salary cap situation. The team needs to shave close to $20 million to sign their draft class, restricted free agents (6), and some of their unrestricted free agents (19). To reach that point, there will be some deals restructured and some players...
Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker Will not Take a Pay Cut to Remain with the Team
February 12th, 2013 at 9:27 PM
As everyone has heard, the Pittsburgh Steelers have some tough choices to make with their salary cap. This is nothing new in the Steel City, in fact, it seems more like an annual happening than a rarity.***PHOTO1***Last offseason, the Steelers went to nose tackle Casey Hampton and the two sides...
