Pittsburgh Steelers
Larry Foote - #50 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 239 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/12/1980 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, MI |
| College | Michigan |
| Years played | 12 |
| Drafted | 2002, 4th round, 30th pick by Steelers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 113 | 2 | 0 |
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
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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.
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Cutting Roethlisberger would be fitting move
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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
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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
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Pouncey fills need for Steelers
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PLAYER NEWS
Pittsburgh re-signed Foote on Tuesday.|||||||
Foote also came back to Pittsburgh last season and will stay at inside linebacker, where the other starter, James Harrison, was released this week. Foote got a three-year deal.
Foote is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers, signing a three-year contract after a season in Detroit.|||||||
Foote started for the Steelers when they won the Super Bowl during the 2004 and 2008 seasons, but chose to sign with his hometown Lions last year because he knew the Steelers planned to make Lawrence Timmons a starter. Foote knows the Steelers' system and provides flexibility at a position which features 35-year-old James Farrior.
The Arizona Cardinals have welcomed free agent linebacker Foote for a visit.|||||||
Foote, an inside linebacker, led Detroit in tackles last season despite missing two games. He started every game for Pittsburgh from 2004 to 2008.
Foote will miss Sunday's game against the Bears with a foot injury.|||||||
Foote will be replaced in the starting lineup by DeAndre Levy.
Foote is in the lineup for Sunday's game at Minnesota.|||||||
Foote was listed as questionable this week because of a knee injury, but he has started every game since the beginning of the 2004 season, 89 straight.
