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The Pittsburgh Steelers reached their initial 53-man roster with a concerning shortage at safety. DeShon Elliott was placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a designation to return, meaning the established starter must miss at least the opening four weeks.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 19

Former Steelers Safety Ryan Clark Reveals His Dangerous Game Day Mindset: 'They're Gonna Die'

The Pittsburgh Steelers will always be known for being an organization that prioritizes its play on the defensive side of the football. The Steel Curtain

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 27

Steelers' Mike Logan Shares Heartwarming Story Of How Troy Polamalu Saved His Life

The Pittsburgh Steelers have produced some of the most legendary players and stories in the history of the NFL, but what happened between Mike Logan and Troy Polamalu behind the scenes during their time together in Pittsburgh is something that goes far beyond football.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 9

Pete Carroll Pulls Back the Curtain With Troy Polamalu Story From USC

The USC Trojans had a lot of success under coach Pete Carroll from 2001-2009. In Carrol’s time at the helm in Los Angeles, he coached some of the best players in USC program history. This includes safety Troy Polamalu.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 8

Steelers Nearly Ended Up Missing Out On Troy Polamalu Because Of Super Bowl MVP

When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted safety Troy Polamalu, it was viewed as a rare risky gamble that the organization was not accustomed to making. Former Steelers GM Kevin Colbert and former Head Coach Bill Cowher were trying to shore up the safety position when they believed they had a deal done with Super Bowl XXXVII MVP safety Dexter Jackson.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / April 29

Troy Polamalu's former teammate reveals hidden side fans never saw

The Pittsburgh Steelers were once anchored by one of the most dynamic defenders in football history, Troy Polamalu, whose presence in the secondary helped define an era of dominance for the franchise.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 24

Ryan Poles Drafted a Troy Polamalu-Style Playmaker in Dillon Thieneman for 2026

The Chicago Bears made a big splash on Thursday night, pulling off the biggest Round 1 heist of the 2026 NFL draft by selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, who had been widely expected to go much earlier in the draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / April 13

Steelers Legend Dick LeBeau Revealed Exactly Who Deserves Credit For Troy Polamalu Going Into The Hall Of Fame

The Pittsburgh Steelers' zone blitz defense in the 2000s became legendary for how dominant and effective it truly was. Opposing quarterbacks had no idea what was going on in a given play.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 8

The Truth About What Cost Steelers Legends Troy Polamalu And Ben Roethlisberger Their Third Super Bowl Ring

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had an interesting tale of fate as of late when it comes to the Green Bay Packers. The storied franchise saw their longtime great quarterback Aaron Rodgers lead the Steelers to a 10-7 record and an AFC North title in the 2025 season.

NBA News / Scoop B / February 24

The Digital Hive: How MatchWornShirt & Xavier Tillman are Redefining Charlotte’s 'Hungry' Culture

CHARLOTTE, NC — There is a specific kind of energy humming through the Spectrum Center these days. It’s not just the vibration of the recently completed $245 million renovation or the steady thrum of a team finding its identity.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Scoop B / February 6

Redemption, Roots, and Super Bowl LX: Willie Colon Weighs In On Sam Darnold, The Steelers’ New Era, and the 'Pride' of Hofstra

In this business, you meet a lot of people who talk about the “grind,” but few who have actually lived it in the trenches of the NFL and come out the other side with their perspective intact.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 4

Cowboys Land ‘Troy Polamalu-Level' Safety, Downhill LB in Recent NFL Mock Draft

This offseason, the Dallas Cowboys have their sights set on fixing their porous defense. Hiring Christian Parker as the new defensive coordinator is a positive step, plus taking the Philadelphia Eagles defensive passing game coordinator is another plus.