July 28th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in The Steelers released tackle Max Starks earlier in the afternoon, so it was apparent they were going to bring back Willie Colon. Colon, projected as the Steelers starting right tackle, signed a five-year contract worth $29 million, according to NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora. Big Ben must be extremely happy, knowing that Colon is back to [...]
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Steelers Release Randle El and Starks; Talking with Colon and Scott
The numbers game caught up with two veteran Steelers Thursday, as the black and gold released offensive tackle Max Starks and wide receiver Antwaan Randle El. Some will right away think releasing Randle El means that the team does have interest in Plaxico Burress, but basically the writing was on the wall after how well [...]
Steelers Unrestricted and Restricted Free Agents; Who Stays and Goes?
Here’s the official list of the unrestricted and restricted free agents for the Steelers as the free agency period kicks off on Tuesday. Unrestricted: Tackle Willie Colon Defensive End Nick Eason Guard Trai Essex Linbacker Keyaron Fox Cornerback William Gay Nose Tackle Chris Hoke Defensive Back Anthony Madison Running Back Mewelde Moore Tackle Jonathan Scott [...]
Colon’s Agent Not Expecting to Hear From the Steelers About Him Coming Back
Willie Colon will be one of the Steelers’ 14 unrestricted free agents once the NFL lockout is over but Colon’s agent doesn’t expect to hear from the Steelers after it is over. “They haven’t called about Willie in three years,” agent Joe Linta told Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I’m not expecting them to [...]
Steelers Place First Round Restricted Tender on Tackle Willie Colon
Last week we had a piece about Willie Colon and how his agent stated he doesn’t think the tackle will be with the Steelers in 2011. Wednesday that prediction may have taken a turn the other way. The team has placed a first-round restricted tender on Colon on Tuesday, according to a league source and [...]
Colon’s Agent Says It’s Not Likely the Tackle Will Return in 2011
Right tackle Willie Colon missed all of last season’s run to Super Bowl XLV by the Steelers with a torn Achilles tendon. Now, it looks like the free agent might have played his last game for Pittsburgh. Colon’s agent, Joe Linta, told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ed Bouchette that there’s little chance of his client returning [...]
Scott the Only Free Agent That’s Been Contacted
The Steelers have 15 players who could become unrestricted free agents under the old CBA which will expire on March 3rd. As of now, the biggest names on the list for the black and gold include linebacker LaMarr Woodley, cornerback Ike Taylor and offensive tackle Willie Colon. One of the lesser free agents, but a [...]
Interview with Baltimore Sports and Life
I was approached and agreed to do an on-line interview with the blog – Baltimore Sports and Life, of course about the Steelers and the upcoming divisional playoff game Saturday. Here’s the interview, with a look at not only the game, but about some of the positions on the Steelers and the clubs future. Baltimore [...]
