Wednesday Practice Notebook: Essex preparing to make 1st start at LT since 07 wildcard game
By Dale Grdnic PITTSBURGH — In a conference call with the Houston media Wednesday morning, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was asked how the club remains successful even though they’ve had to bring in a couple guys off the street to plug into the offensive line. Roethlisberger laughed at the question and told the Steelers
NFL: Ramon Foster to start over Trai Essex at RG?
Steelers to make changes at right guard?
Day 7: Thursday Afternoon Practice
By Dale Grdnic Photo: David Hague – Inside Pittsburgh Sports Latrobe, Pa. — While some might say that Trai Essex’s versatility has worked against him during his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the fifth-year pro’s “position flexibility” certainly is an asset to Coach Mike Tomlin.
Essex a darkhorse to win the starting RG job
The Pittsburgh Steelers open training camp on Friday and they return 21 of 22 starters from their Super Bowl winning team. There will be few position battles in camp but one situation to keep an eye on is the right guard position. Current starter Darnell Stapleton enters his first training camp as a starter and
Steelers sign OL Trai Essex to a 2-year deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed OL Trai Essex to a 2-year deal, according to the Post-Gazette. Essex explored the market for a starting job but couldn’t find one. Essex visited the Tennessee Titans on Friday but the Titans did not extend an offer.
Titans showing interest in Trai Essex
The Nashville Tennessean Reports, Pittsburgh Steelers tackle/guard Trai Essex is visiting with the Tennessee Titans today. Essex, a third-round pick in 2005, has started four games in his four year career with the Steelers. The Steelers have expressed an interest in bringing Essex back. Essex has also drawin interest from Oakland, Detroit and Baltimore.
The Latest Steelers Buzz: Steelers to open up talks with Heath Miller in March
Free Agency begins on February 27th The Steelers have been involved in contract talks with James Harrison for about 7 days now. Reports indicate Harrison’s agent will meet with the Steelers at the combine. Talks with Heath Miller will begin in March once the Steelers priorities in free agency are taking care of. Miller is