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 |
Roethlisberger back at Steelers' practice
Ben Roethlisberger returned to the Steelers' practice field Tuesday morning for the first time since being suspended by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for violating the league's personal-conduct policy.
Goodell clears Roethlisberger to rejoin Steelers
The NFL announced Thursday that commissioner Roger Goodell has decided to allow Ben Roethlisberger to return to team activities with the Steelers in time for next week's voluntary OTAs.
Steelers DE Hood striving to improve
As a rookie, Ziggy Hood made the transition from a defensive tackle in Missouri's defensive scheme to defensive end in the Steelers' 3-4 front. The early steps of that adjustment behind him, he wants to translate his knowledge to ...
The Big Ben hangover
A magazine article about Ben Roethlisberger and the attitudes of Pittsburgh residents toward him prompted Tom Danyluk to examine how the Steelers are handling the situation.
Steelers place WR Sweed on I.R.
The Steelers placed WR Limas Sweed on injured reserve on Tuesday. Sweed, a third-year pro from Texas, ruptured his left Achilles tendon on May 2.
Steelers WR Sweed undergoes Achilles surgery
Steelers WR Limas Sweed underwent surgery on his left Achilles tendon Monday, the team confirmed to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. However, it did not disclose whether the tendon was torn or ruptured, and it provided no estimate on how long he ...
Steelers' Sweed injures Achilles
Steelers WR Limas Sweed injured his Achilles tendon Sunday in the final day of a weekend minicamp, and his status will be determined in the next few days.
McFadden's return gives Steelers another CB option
The Steelers' reacquisition of Bryant McFadden a little more than a year after he departed in free agency signals there will be greater competition at cornerback and perhaps a change at one of the starting spots after the pass defense ...
Cutting Roethlisberger would be fitting move
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger deserves the punishment he has received, and more, writes PFW's Hub Arkush, who praises NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for his tough stance on the issue.
Roethlisberger vows to make 'improvements' after suspension
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger said Monday that he is "accountable for the consequences of my actions" and will not appeal the six-game suspension handed down by the NFL last week for violating its personal-conduct policy.
2010 draft choices by team: Steelers
Here are the players who were chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2010 NFL draft.
Steelers acquire CB McFadden from Cardinals
The Steelers acquired CB Bryant McFadden from the Cardinals for a fifth-round pick on Saturday. McFadden played for Pittsburgh, which received a sixth-round selection from Arizona in the deal, from 2005-08.
Leftwich solid insurance policy for Steelers
The Steelers' acquisition of QB Byron Leftwich protects the club in a couple of ways.
Steelers improve depth on solid Day Two
In a nod to a couple of key needs, the Steelers added OLB Jason Worilds in Round Two and WR Emmanuel Sanders in Round Three.
Pouncey fills need for Steelers
The Steelers improved their offensive line with the selection of strong, athletic C Maurkice Pouncey
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.
