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Steelers RG Trai Essex Named Starter

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:01:11 -0500

It may have taken five years, but Trai Essex is finally a starter in the NFL. Essex entered training camp intent on challenging Darnell Stapleton for...

Steelers RG Trai Essex Continues To Impress Players, Coaches

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:56:37 -0500

The Steelers are not concerned about how Trai Essex, a third-round draft choice in 2005, looks. Rather, they are only concerned about how he plays at...

Steelers Trai Essex fills the bill at guard

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0500

If indeed it takes one to know one, Casey Hampton likes what he sees in Trai Essex. And there is a lot to see. "He's got a bad body, man," said Hampton, the 6-foot-1, 330-plus-pound nose tackle.

Steelers' Essex makes smooth switch to right guard

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0500

The Steelers' offensive line has a new starter, again. His name is Trai Essex and, while injuries to two other starting linemen hastened his rise, he had a bead on it anyway.

STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #23: WHO’S ZOOMING WHO?

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:16:44 -0500

Click Here or Paste Link into Browser to Listen: http://media.libsyn.com/media/wtcb/SCR_23.mp3 Show Topics: 1. Salary Cap Breakdown from Ian Whetstone of Steel City Insider 2. Why the Steeler must resign Jeff Reed? 3. Don’t Believe the Hype about the Offensive Line 4. Why Trai Essex will be the starting Right Guard? 5. 2+6 = HOF Remember to Check out SCR#4 : Max Starks Interview media.libsyn.com/media/wtcb/SCR_4.mp3 Call [...]

SHADY GOT PAID

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:24:00 -0500

Lesean "Shady" McCoy officially got his NFL payday, signing a four-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. Terms were not yet released, but if past history is any indication, it will be in the $2.95 million range, with a signing bonus of around $1.245 million. That isn't as big of a payday as he originally anticipated when bolting Pitt, but is much, much more than the $0 he earned last year. So congrats to him. He's in a good situation and looks to have a bright future ahead in Philly.
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In other signing news, the Steelers officially inked 6'5", 328-pound guard Kraig Urbik, the first of their three third-round picks. Terms were not disclosed on that contract either. He's expected to be tossed into the mix at right guard along with vets Darnell Stapleton and Trai Essex once camp is in session. His signing leaves 1st rounder Ziggy Hood as the lone unsigned Steeler draft pick.

Former Pitt star McCoy signs with Eagles [PG]

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Steelers Re-Sign OL Trai Essex To A 2-Year Deal

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:33:45 -0500

The Steelers signed veteran offensive lineman Trai Essex today to a two-year contract. Essex, who will enter his fifth season with the Steelers, will...

Steelers Ink OL Trai Essex to a Two-Year Deal

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:40:59 -0500

The Steelers today agreed to bring back one of their own on the O-line, as they re-signed offensive lineman Trai Essex to a two-year deal. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Essex is important to the Steelers, as he can play either tackle or guard. He’s back for his fifth NFL season after [...]

Steelers Re-Sign OL Trai Essex To A 2-Year Deal

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:17:56 -0500

The Steelers signed veteran offensive lineman Trai Essex today to a two-year contract. Essex, who will enter his fifth season with the Steelers, will...

Titans Hosted Steelers FA OT Trai Essex Friday

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:38:14 -0500

The Tennessee Titans hosted Pittsburgh Steelers free agent offensive lineman Trai Essex on Friday. Essex, 27, was a third-round pick by the Steelers...

Titans Talk to Steelers Free Agent OL Trai Essex

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:50:11 -0500

The Titans today played host to Steelers free agent offensive lineman Trai Essex. The 27-year-old was a third-round pick by the Steelers in 2005 out of Northwestern. Right now the Titans are looking for some linemen to add depth on the offensive line, especially at the tackle position.

Titans Hosted Steelers FA OT Trai Essex Friday

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:19:53 -0500

The Tennessee Titans hosted Pittsburgh Steelers free agent offensive lineman Trai Essex on Friday. Essex, 27, was a third-round pick by the Steelers...

Steelers Battle For RG Spot Is On

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:48:00 -0500

With Kendall Simmons out for the season because of a ruptured Achilles tendon, Darnell Stapleton and Trai Essex will compete this week in practice...