20 May

Steelers Sign Sixth-Round Pick Vince Williams

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Monday, May 20th, 2013 – 2:27 pm

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers have signed the second of their two sixth-round draft picks from the 2013 NFL Draft, linebacker Vince Williams. Financial terms of the four-year deal were not disclosed. Williams (6-1, 250), who was the 206th overall pick, played collegiately at Florida State University. He played in 50 games and made 26 starts […]

 

16 May

Bills Hire Former Pitt Player and Steelers Scout Whaley as GM

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Thursday, May 16th, 2013 – 12:19 pm

Orchard Park, NY – The Buffalo Bills today announced that the organization has promoted Doug Whaley to General Manager. He becomes the 12th General Manager in franchise history. Bills President and CEO Russ Brandon said, “It is with great pleasure to name Doug Whaley to the position of General Manager today. Doug has been involved […]

 

16 May

Steelers Sign Fourth-Round Pick Shamarko Thomas

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Thursday, May 16th, 2013 – 10:47 am

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers have signed their first of two fourth-round draft picks from the 2013 NFL Draft, safety Shamarko Thomas. Financial terms of the four-year deal were not disclosed. Thomas (5-9, 217), who was the 111th overall pick, played collegiately at Syracuse University. He started 39-of-48 games played at Syracuse, recording 263 tackles, 16.5 […]

 

13 May

Steelers to Host Annual Coaching Clinic

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Monday, May 13th, 2013 – 9:41 am

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers will host their annual coaching clinic on Saturday, May 18, at the team’s headquarters at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex. The session will take place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is sponsored by Nike and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Interested coaches can register for the clinic by visiting the […]

 

11 May

Steelers Statement on Passing of Jack Butler

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Saturday, May 11th, 2013 – 4:47 pm

Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney Statement on Passing of Jack Butler Jack was a tremendous player who ranked among the best in league history with his 52 interceptions while only playing in 12 games a year. He was a versatile player who was also used as a wide receiver, but his career ended unfortunately too soon […]

 

09 May

Steelers Announce Player Personnel Department Changes

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Thursday, May 9th, 2013 – 3:35 pm

PITTSBURGH ― The Steelers have announced today multiple player personnel department changes. Phil Kreidler has been named the team’s college scouting coordinator, replacing Ron Hughes, who will be staying with the organization as a senior assistant, college scouting. Kreidler has spent the last 22 years in the Steelers’ player personnel department. The team has also […]