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Mike Tomlin Signs Contract Extension To Coach Steelers Through 2016

2012/07/24 at 2:53 pm 0 comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced that head coach Mike Tomlin’s contract has been extended for three years through the 2016 season.  Financial terms of the new five-year deal (with two years remaining on his previous contract) were not disclosed. “We are pleased to announce that Mike Tomlin will remain with [...]

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Steelers Re-Sign OT Max Starks To One-Year Contract

2012/07/20 at 6:10 pm 0 comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers added depth on the offensive line Tuesday by re-signing offensive tackle Max Starks. Financial terms of the one-year deal were not disclosed, according to the team’s press release. Starks spent all eight years of his career with the Steelers after the team drafted him in the third [...]

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Steelers Sign Rookie LB Sean Spence

2012/05/31 at 3:50 pm 0 comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed linebacker Sean Spence, their third-round selection from the 2012 NFL Draft, on Tuesday.  Financial terms of the four-year deal were not disclosed. Spence was the 86th overall pick and was a standout at the University of Miami (FL). The 5-11, 231-pound linebacker started 40-of-47 games at [...]

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Steelers Sign Rookie RB Chris Rainey, First-Year DT Alameda Ta’amu

2012/05/14 at 5:18 pm 0 comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed their fourth and fifth-round selections from the 2012 NFL Draft on Sunday, May 6. According to team’s press release, Alameda Ta’amu signed a four-year contract. However, financial terms for both Ta’amu and running back Chris Rainey were not disclosed. Ta’amu, who was the 109th overall selection, [...]

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Pittsburgh Steelers Bring Back QB Byron Leftwich For 2012 Season

2012/04/27 at 1:53 pm 0 comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Byron Leftwich on a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday evening.  Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Leftwich was originally drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round (7th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft out of Marshall. [...]

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Steelers Sign Veteran Tight End Leonard Pope To One-Year Contract

2012/04/16 at 10:24 am 0 comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran tight end Leonard Pope to a one-year contract Wednesday, according to the team’s press release.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The six-year vet spent the past three seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs (2008-2011).  Pope was originally drafted in third round (72nd [...]

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Pittsburgh Steelers: Mewelde Moore Is All About His Team and Kids

Pittsburgh Steelers: Mewelde Moore Is All About His Team and Kids

2012/03/07 at 1:18 pm 1 comment

In the football world, wearing the black and gold can be compared to garnering a badge of honor.  An honor free agent running back Mewelde Moore proudly holds in high regard as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Other than having the privilege to play for the Steelers and having [...]

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Pittsburgh Steelers Plan To Cut Hines Ward, Aaron Smith, James Farrior

Pittsburgh Steelers Plan To Cut Hines Ward, Aaron Smith, James Farrior

2012/03/01 at 7:23 pm 3 comments

Out with the old and in with the new, we presume.  The Pittsburgh Steelers are not only releasing the franchise’s all-time leading receiver Hines Ward, but also look to cut veteran LB James Farrior and release DE Aaron Smith and aren’t expected to franchise tag star receiver Mike Wallace, either. “It’s not a done deal, but the [...]

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