Pittsburgh Steelers
Ike Taylor - #24 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 195 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/05/1980 |
| Birthplace | New Orleans, LA |
| College | Louisiana-Lafayette |
| Years played | 11 |
| Drafted | 2003, 4th round, 28th pick by Steelers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | 0 | 1 |
NFL will fine McClain for hit
Ravens LB Jameel McClain will be hearing from the league soon after his punishing hit on Steelers TE Heath Miller on Sunday night.
NBC improves to 13-0 on Sunday nights
Sunday night's Steelers-Ravens game came right down to the end, which was good news for NBC.
Roethlisberger needs nose surgery, Sepulveda done for the year
Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers pulled out a late victory on Sunday night vs. the Ravens, but it came with a cost.
Polamalu's big play leads Steelers into first place
Ben Roethlisberger threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Isaac Redman with 2:51 left after Troy Polamalu forced a fumble with a sack of Joe Flacco, and the Steelers beat the Ravens 13-10 on Sunday night to gain sole possession ...
Steelers TE Miller leaves game with concussion
Steelers TE Heath Miller left Sunday night's game against the Ravens with a concussion and will not return
McClain among Ravens inactives
Ravens FB Le'Ron McClain will not play in Sunday night's game against the Steelers because of a sprained ankle.
Health of Roethlisberger, Steelers' pass protection issues to watch
As the Steelers enter the final weeks of the regular season, several issues bear watching.
Newspaper reports Roethlisberger has broken foot
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has a broken foot but is expected to start for the team on Sunday night vs. the Ravens.
Steelers WR Ward criticizes NFL's policy on hits
Add Steelers WR Hines Ward to the list of players who are openly opposed to the NFL's policy on dangerous hits. Ward, the leading receiver in Steelers' history, particularly is angry about the controversial fines the league has dished ...
Steelers' Harrison fined again
Steelers LB James Harrison has been fined $25,000 for a roughing-the-passer penalty in the team's Week 12 win over the Bills.
Roethlisberger wearing protective boot
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is wearing a protective boot on his sprained right foot, but he expects to play in Sunday's game against the Ravens.
NFL rejects Harrison's appeals of fines
The NFL has rejected the appeals of Steelers OLB James Harrison for a pair of hits that drew a combined $95,000 in fines. The league also declined to reduce the fines.
Roethlisberger slowed by foot injury
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger hurt his right foot in the team's Week 12 overtime win over the Bills and will undergo tests to determine the severity of the injury.
Suisham saves Steelers in OT win vs. Bills
Shaun Suisham hit a 41-yard field goal with 2:14 left in overtime to secure the Pittsburgh Steelers' 19-16 victory over the Bills on Sunday.
Adams a 'stabilizing presence' for Steelers
Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin says that OT Flozell Adams has played better than expected and "is only concerned about winning," according to AFC North Whispers.
PLAYER NEWS
Taylor is on injured reserve with an ankle injury.|||||||
Second-year defensive back Cortez Allen will start.
Taylor broke his left thumb in the first quarter of the 16-7 exhibition loss to the Washington Redskins on Friday night.|||||||
Coach Mike Tomlin said Taylor "could be out for a couple of weeks or so." The coach says he's not sure whether the thumb will require surgery. Taylor was injured on the game's second play and left later during the Redskins opening drive.
Taylor and New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks were ejected in the opening minutes of their preseason game on Saturday night for throwing punches.|||||||
Nicks was blocking Taylor downfield when tempers flared and a number of punches were exchanged. At least three officials tossed flags. Referee Scott Green called coincidental personal fouls and ejected both players.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Taylor Sunday to a four-year contract extension, assuring the team won't have any unrestricted free agents after this season. Taylor's deal runs through 2010 and would be worth $22.5 million if he plays through the final season, plus incentives. The Steelers cornerback will receive $6.4 million in guaranteed money.|||||||
Taylor was a fourth round pick in the 2003 NFL draft, has played in two AFC championship games and one Super Bowl with the Steelers.
