Pittsburgh Steelers
Maurkice Pouncey - #53 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 304 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/24/1989 |
| Birthplace | Lakeland, FL |
| College | Florida |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 1st round, 18th pick by Steelers |
2011 AFC North free-agent preview
The Ravens will do whatever it takes to re-sign DT Haloti Ngata, even if it means slapping the franchise tag on him. Here is our exclusive team-by-team list of AFC North players likely to become free agents in March.
Future looks bright for Steelers WR Sanders
Rookie Emmanuel Sanders has emerged as the Steelers' No. 3 receiver and is starting to deliver on the promise he showed throughout the summer.
Steelers get DE Keisel back for Sunday
The Steelers' defense should get some help in Week 12 with the return of DE Brett Keisel.
Steelers shut down Campbell, Raiders in 35-3 win
Pittsburgh's James Harrison-led defense drove Jason Campbell from the game, caused two turnovers that Ben Roethlisberger turned into touchdown passes and the Steelers routed the Raiders 35-3 on Sunday.
Seymour ejected from Raiders-Steelers game
Raiders DE Richard Seymour was ejected after hitting Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger in Sunday's Week 11 game.
NFL monitoring Heinz Field conditions
The NFL will be monitoring the conditions in Pittsburgh after complaints about the playing surface.
Steelers' PK, pass defense woes nothing new
The Steelers' problems at placekicker and stopping the pass evoke memories of 2002.
Report: Ward expected to play Sunday
Steelers WR Hines Ward is expected to play Sunday after passing a series of post-concussion tests, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Steelers make kicker switch
Unhappy with Jeff Reed's inconsistency, the Steelers have released their kicker and signed PK Shaun Suisham.
Ward's catch streak ends after concussion
Steelers WR Hines Ward saw his streak of 186 consecutive games with at least one reception end Sunday night after sustaining a concussion in the first quarter.
Brady leads Patriots to 39-26 win vs. Steelers
Tom Brady maintained his mastery of the Steelers, throwing three touchdown passes to tight end Rob Gronkowski and scoring once himself, and the Patriots bounced back from an embarrassing 20-point loss by beating the Steelers 39-26 on Sunday night.
CB Butler among Patriots' inactives
The Patriots released their inactives for Sunday night's game against the Steelers and will be playing with just three active cornerbacks.
Patriots-Steelers matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week 10 game between the Patriots and Steelers: Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall vs. Patriots' front seven
Steelers turn to Scott to replace valuable OLT Starks
Jonathan Scott will step in for Steelers OLT Max Starks, who will miss the rest of the season with a neck injury, but we hear the loss of Starks shouldn't be underestimated.
Harrison questionable, according to Patriots
Steelers OLB James Harrison has been added to the team's injury report for their Week 10 matchup with the Patriots. Strangely, the announcement didn't come from the Steelers, but rather the New England injury report.
PLAYER NEWS
Maurkice Pouncey injured his right leg on the Steelers' first offensive play from scrimmage against Tennessee on Thursday night. His return originally was called questionable before the Steelers decided he wouldn't return.|||||||
Pouncey was blocking when it appeared that right tackle Marcus Gilbert rolled up on his leg. Pouncey sat on the ground before going to the sideline. He was replaced by Doug Legursky.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without All-Pro center Maurkice Pouncey for the AFC wild-card game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.|||||||
The Steelers lost so his season is over.
Pouncey also practiced in a limited role Thursday but said he expects to play in Sunday's game against Cincinnati.|||||||
Pouncey left last week's 13-9 win over Kansas City after becoming dehydrated due to the flu and said he lost 12 pounds in a couple of days.
His left elbow heavily wrapped after practice Friday, Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey says he's dealt with pain the past two days but will start Sunday at Arizona.|||||||
Pouncey, a Pro Bowler as a rookie last season, left practice early Thursday with the elbow injury. He has started all six games this season, but was forced to leave some games early with ankle and knee injuries. Starting guard Doug Legursky is normally the backup center, but he will not play against the Cardinals because of a toe injury. That would have left center to Trai Essex if Pouncey could not play.
Pouncey has been ruled out of the Super Bowl with a high left ankle sprain.|||||||
The rookie Pro Bowl selection sprained the ankle in the AFC championship game and has not practiced since. Backup Doug Legursky will play in his place Sunday, in what will be his first NFL start as a center.
