Pittsburgh Steelers
Lawrence Timmons - #94 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 234 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/14/1986 |
| Birthplace | Florence, SC |
| College | Florida State |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 1st round, 15th pick by Steelers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | 2 | 3 |
Steelers reach breaking point with Holmes
Apparently tired of WR Santonio Holmes' off-field problems, the Steelers took drastic action, trading him to the Jets for a fifth-round pick.
Steelers QB Roethlisberger will not be charged
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will not be charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault, Ocmulgee (Ga.) Judicial Circuit district attorney Fred Bright announced Monday.
Holmes receives four-game suspension
The league confirmed reports that WR Santonio Holmes will be suspended for the first four regular-season games in 2010.
Jets acquire WR Holmes from Steelers
The Jets have acquired WR Santonio Holmes from the Steelers for a fifth-round pick in next week's draft, Jets owner Woody Johnson confirmed Monday, just as the NFL announced a four-game suspension for Holmes.
Report: District attorney won't file charges against Roethlisberger
ESPN is reporting that a Georgia district attorney has decided not to file charges against Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger in a sexual assault case involving a 20-year-old college student.
Man takes responsibility in case involving Steelers' Holmes
A man has taken responsibility for throwing a glass at a woman in an Orlando, Fla., nightclub, according to the attorney for Steelers WR Santonio Holmes, who was originally charged in the case.
Police reopen assault case against Holmes
Orlando, Fla., police have reopened an assault case involving Steelers WR Santonio Holmes, stemming from an incident at an Orlando nightclub March 7.
Will off-field issues cost Roethlisberger games?
Questions are being raised about whether Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will miss any games this season because of his off-field issues.
Steelers bolster QB depth, re-sign Batch
The Steelers re-signed reserve QB Charlie Batch to a two-year contract on Friday. Terms were not disclosed.
Goodell will meet with Roethlisberger
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, speaking at the owners' meetings in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, said he will meet with Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger at the "appropriate time" regarding sexual-assault allegations levied against Pittsburgh's starting quarterback, according to multiple media ...
Tomlin: 'Highly concerned' about Roethlisberger
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told the NFL Network he's worried about his quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, facing sexual-assault allegations but is reserving judgment for now.
Foote signing could pay dividends for Steelers
The Steelers significantly improved their LB depth when they re-signed Larry Foote to a three-year deal on March 15.
Steelers sign LB Foote
The Steelers signed LB Larry Foote on Monday, according to NFL.com. Foote, a key part of two Super Bowl-winning defenses for Pittsburgh, signed a three-year, $9.3 million deal with a $1.8 million singing bonus, according to the ...
Signings of Battle, Randle El could spell trouble for Sweed
The Steelers strengthened their WR depth in the early stages of free agency, signing 49ers WR Arnaz Battle and ex-Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El on March 8. The signings call into question where, or whether, third-year WR Limas Sweed fits ...
Reports: Steelers re-sign Clark, bring back Randle El
The Steelers have re-signed FS Ryan Clark to a four-year contract, National Football Post and Fox 31 in Denver reported Monday. Also, ex-Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El will return for a second stint in Pittsburgh, agreeing to a three-year deal ...
PLAYER NEWS
The Steelers and Timmons have agreed to a new six-year contract. The deal, announced early Tuesday, will pay Timmons $50 million through 2016. Timmons is the second linebacker to sign an extension with the Steelers in the last month.|||||||
Timmons, selected with the 15th overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, had 95 tackles and three sacks last season.
Timmons is expected to play against the Bears, although it is uncertain whether he will start.|||||||
Timmons left practice early Wednesday and didn't sound optimistic about playing, but went through full practices Thursday and Friday.
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Timmons was back on the practice field Monday for the first time since he injured his groin in the first week of training camp.|||||||
Timmons was the Steelers first-round pick and is considered a likely replacement for Joey Porter.
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Timmons' groin injury is nothing more than an aggravation.|||||||
It is uncertain when Timmons will return to action, but the rookie is expected to work with the team trainer.
Timmons, an outside linebacker who is practicing at Joey Porter's old position, reinjured his groin Thursday during the first of a pair of two-hour practices and will be out indefinitely.|||||||
Timmons initially hurt himself May 11 and had not practiced again until this week. Timmons is expected to press former backup James Harrison for playing time at right outside linebacker, Porter's position before he was released by Pittsburgh and signed with Miami in March.
