March 2nd, 2012 
Charles Spooner 
Posted in After ten years, 154 games, 1086 tackles, 30 sacks, 12 forced fumbles, 8 interceptions, 2 pro bowls, and 2 super bowl titles James Farrior’s career with the Steelers has come to an end. Farrior’s agent is reporting that the Steelers have told him they plan releasing the veteran linebacker. The move marks another player cut [...]
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Pittsburgh Steelers Announce They Will Release WR Hines Ward
The Steelers announced that long-time wide receiver Hines Ward will be released. “We had a conversation today with Hines Ward and informed him that we plan to release him of his contract prior to the start of the 2012 NFL calendar year,” Steelers President Art Rooney II told the team’s website. “Hines has been an [...]
Steelers Thinking About Putting Franchise Tag on WR Mike Wallace
The Steelers are considering throwing the never well received “Franchise” tag on number one wide out Mike Wallace, making it near impossible for the team to lose him this offseason. Due to the new CBA, the agreement has eliminated the “First- and Third-Round” restricted free agent tender, which could result in more offer sheets for [...]
Report: Steelers Will Cut WR Ward Before March 1st Deadline
Hines Ward has been saying from day one that he wants to retire as a member of the Steelers. It’s sounding more and more like he’s not going to get the chance. The record setting wide out for the Steelers, and Super Bowl XL MVP is on the verge of being with the team no [...]
Steelers Redo Deal for LB Lawrence Timmons to Save Salary Cap Space
Another Steelers linebacker has had his contract restructured to clear up cap space. Just a few days after it was announced that LaMarr Woodley had his deal redone, it’s being reported that LB Lawrence Timmons’ contract has also been restructured to give the Steelers salary cap space. The new deal for Timmons frees up $5.14 [...]
Rams to Speak to Steelers Director of Business Administration Omar Khan About GM Job
Another name has popped up for the Rams as far as candidates for the GM spot. The team will speak to Steelers Director of Business Administration Omar Khan for the position on Thursday. While Khan handles the salary cap and contract negotiations for the Steelers, he’s a well-respected personnel man who was a finalist for [...]
Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Speaks to Todd Haley About OC Opening
Add another name to the list of possible OC candidates, as today Mike Tomlin spoke to former Chiefs head coach Toddy Haley about the position. According to Steelers.com, Tomlin spoke to Todd at the team’s practice facility. The 45-year-old was canned by the Chiefs late in the season with three games left. He was 5-8 [...]
Colts to Talk to Steelers LB Coach Keith Butler About Their Defensive Coordinator Job
Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler is expected to become the Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Ed Bouchette, who provides outstanding coverage of the Steelers for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports that Butler will interview on Tuesday, but it’s not a done deal. Butler has spent the last nine seasons with the Steelers and [...]
