The Steelers expected Marcus Gilbert to back up both tackle spots in his first NFL season, but when ORT Willie Colon suffered a season-ending triceps injury in Week One, the rookie took on significantly more responsibility. Gilbert started 14 of the next 16 games, including the playoff loss to Denver. “He’s got a lot of [...]
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