Pittsburgh Steelers
Troy Polamalu - #43 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 207 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/19/1981 |
| Birthplace | Garden Grove, CA |
| College | USC |
| Years played | 11 |
| Drafted | 2003, 1st round, 16th pick by Steelers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | 0 | 1 |
Draft countdown: Pick No. 16
PFW looks back at the last 10 players chosen with the 16th pick in the NFL draft, including Troy Polamalu by the Steelers in 2003.
Steelers set to go without Pouncey, Smith
The Steelers wrapped up their Friday practice session, moving on with the news that neither C Maurkice Pouncey nor DE Aaron Smith would be able to play Sunday.
Roethlisberger lights up practice
According to the NFL's pool report, QB Ben Roethlisberger was hot during practice on Thursday during the Steelers' practice at Texas Christian University.
Packers' Perry recalls Polamalu's rocky rookie year
Packers coach Darren Perry, who tutored Troy Polamalu at the start of his career, recalls that Polamalu's rise to stardom wasn't without obstacles.
Favre inactive, Polamalu active in Week 17
Vikings QB Brett Favre will end his career as a spectator, as he is inactive for Sunday's season finale against the Lions.
Steelers SS Polamalu won't play Thursday
Steelers SS Troy Polamalu will not play Thursday night against the Panthers.
Report: Polamalu to miss Jets game
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Steelers Pro Bowl S Troy Polamalu, who reaggravated a lower-leg injury in the team's Week 14 win over the Bengals and hasn't practiced this week, is not expected to play against the Jets ...
Steelers return two picks for TDs in win over Bengals
Troy Polamalu and LaMarr Woodley returned interceptions by Carson Palmer for Pittsburgh's only touchdowns and the Steelers sent Cincinnati to a franchise record-tying 10th consecutive defeat, winning 23-7 on Sunday.
Steelers' best come up big
The Steelers prevailed at Baltimore because of one very timely play from S Troy Polamalu and LOLB LaMarr Woodley, the grit of QB Ben Roethlisberger and an unexpected TD catch from reserve Isaac Redman.
Week 13 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Steelers S Troy Polamalu and Falcons WR-RS Eric Weems as its Players of the Week.
Patriots-Steelers matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week 10 game between the Patriots and Steelers: Patriots QB Tom Brady vs. Steelers SS Troy Polamalu
Goodell: Active players will not help decide fines
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that active NFL players won't be deciding punishment for flagrant hits that merit fines.
Defense leads way for Steelers
The Steelers' defense has saved the day as Pittsburgh tries to slug its way through a four-game stretch without QB Ben Roethlisberger.
Insider: Steelers 'D' still one of best
One NFL insider says the Steelers' defense is so good it's making up for Pittsburgh's struggles at quarterback and offensive line.
Steelers have reasons to lean toward 'D' in draft
The Steelers have drafted more offensive players than defensive players in five of the last six drafts, but they could be more defensive-minded this year.
PLAYER NEWS
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he's encouraged by the way Troy Polamalu played against the Ravens on Sunday.|||||||
It was the safety's first game in almost two months, and he could see a heavier workload on Sunday against the Chargers.
Polamalu will miss his fourth game of the season Sunday with a strained right calf.|||||||
Polamalu said Wednesday he remains optimistic he won't be sidelined for a significant amount of time. Polamalu lasted one quarter in the Steelers' 16-14 win over Philadelphia earlier this month before aggravating his strained right calf.
Polamalu was active for Sunday's game against Baltimore.|||||||
Polamalu had played just five quarters all season after injuring the calf in the opener at Denver and aggravating the injury against the Eagles on Oct. 7.
Polamalu practiced in full Friday and is expected to play Sunday versus Philadelphia.|||||||
Polamalu's calf injury has heeled well enough for him to see significant time Sunday.
Polamalu and linebacker James Harrison did not take part in the Steelers' final practice of the week and will not play Sunday at Oakland.|||||||
The defensive standouts - named to a combined 12 Pro Bowls - will not dress for the second consecutive game. Harrison, who had surgery on his left knee Aug. 15, has not played yet this season. Polamalu missed last week's win over the New York Jets due to a calf injury.
