Pittsburgh Steelers
Brett Keisel - #99 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 285 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/19/1978 |
| Birthplace | Provo, UT |
| College | Brigham Young |
| Years played | 12 |
| Drafted | 2002, 7th round, 31st pick by Steelers |
Police will interview Roethlisberger in next 2-3 days
Milledgeville, Ga., police and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation expect to interview Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger in connection with an alleged sexual assault in the next 2-3 days, representatives from both departments said Monday.
Steelers sign 49ers UFA WR Battle
The Steelers signed 49ers UFA WR Arnaz Battle to a three-year contract on Monday.
Report: Steelers to sign UFA Bucs S Allen
The Steelers will sign UFA Buccaneers S Will Allen to a three-year contract, ESPN.com reported on Monday.
Roethlisberger being investigated in connection with alleged sexual assault
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is being investigated in connection with an alleged sexual assault, Milledgeville, Ga., police announced Friday.
AFC North team needs
The Bengals needed a stretch-the-field wide receiver to pair with 32-year-old Chad Ochocinco, so they signed ex-Buccaneers UFA Antonio Bryant, as PFW examines the needs of each team, position by position, in a series that continues with the AFC North.
Multi-year deal for Hampton, tag for Reed reflect market conditions
The Steelers' willingness to give NT Casey Hampton, 32, a three-year contract extension and PK Jeff Reed the franchise tag reflects their value on the open market.
Steelers keeping very busy
Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert had plenty to talk about at the Combine Thursday, acknowledging the signing of Pro Bowl NT Casey Hampton and the decision to franchise PK Jeff Reed.
Steelers place franchise tag on PK Reed
After agreeing to terms on a new contract with NT Casey Hampton, the Steelers announced Thursday that PK Jeff Reed has been designated as the team's franchise player.
Steelers, NT Hampton agree to new deal
The Steelers announced Thursday morning that NT Casey Hampton has agreed to a three-year deal with the team that will keep him with the club through 2012 without it having to use its franchise tag on him.
Reliving past Super Bowls in South Florida
With Super Bowl XLIV only a week away, Tom Danyluk looks back at the nine previous Super Bowls held in South Florida, focusing on a highlight or two, or an interesting anecdote, from each game.
Steelers have reasons to lean toward 'D' in draft
The Steelers have drafted more offensive players than defensive players in five of the last six drafts, but they could be more defensive-minded this year.
Insider: Steelers making uncharacteristic moves
After missing the playoffs a year following their Super Bowl triumph, the Steelers have fired some assistant coaches, moves that are unusual for the generally loyal franchise, says one NFL insider in "Audibles."
Doggett will have to earn his way on special teams for Steelers
Special teams will be the ticket for CFL LB Derrick Doggett to make the Steelers' roster, but the way we hear it, he has a definite affinity for covering kickoffs and punts.
Steelers sign CFL LB Doggett
The Steelers signed LB Derrick Doggett, a special-teams ace with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers, on Tuesday.
Steelers not without their share of positives on special teams
Although the Steelers' problems covering kickoffs played a role in their inability to make it back to the playoffs, the club did get some solid performances in the kicking game.
Steelers make coaching-staff changes, but Arians stays on
The first coaching-staff shake-up of head coach Mike Tomlin's three-year tenure in Pittsburgh occurred in the week after the Steelers completed a disappointing campaign, but the changes did not include offensive coordinator Bruce Arians.
Steelers fire two assistants
The Steelers have fired special-teams coordinator Bob Ligashesky and OL coach Larry Zierlein, the club announced Thursday.
Steelers QB coach Anderson retires
Steelers QB coach Ken Anderson has retired, head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday.
Steelers hold off Dolphins, stay alive
A swarming Steelers defense sent two Miami quarterbacks to the sideline, including Pat White with a scary head injury, and the reigning Super Bowl champions averted a late collapse to beat the Dolphins 30-24 Sunday.
Steelers' Woodley dominant in second half of '09
After a slow start to the 2009 campaign, Steelers LOLB LaMarr Woodley has been a force in the second half of the season, notching 9½ sacks in his final seven games while also being stout vs. the run.
PLAYER NEWS
Keisel has been diagnosed with a ligament sprain in his knee.|||||||
He is questionable to go against the Colts.
Keisel has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl team, the first time he was selected during his nine NFL seasons. He replaces Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney, who will miss the Jan. 30 game with an injury. Keisel had been a first alternate.|||||||
Keisel joins three Steelers teammates - linebacker James Harrison, safety Troy Polamalu and center Maurkice Pouncey - who were chosen previously. Harrison and Polamalu are AFC starters. Keisel missed six games this season with a hamstring injury.
Keisel was inactive Sunday after hoping to finally return from a hamstring injury.|||||||
Keisel is a huge loss for the Steelers on the defensive line, so this would bode rather well for them this week against an improving Buffalo passing attack.
The Steelers Keisel back from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for the past two games, although he aggravated the injury and left the game.|||||||
He had 12 tackles and one sack this season. His status for Week 10 is uncertain.
Keisel is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Saints.|||||||
Keisel was injured early in the Steelers' 28-10 victory against Cleveland on Oct. 17. Nick Eason replaced Keisel last weekend in Miami.