Pittsburgh Steelers
William Gay - #22 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 190 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/01/1985 |
| Birthplace | Tallahassee, FL |
| College | Louisville |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 5th round, 33rd pick by Steelers |
Hampton and Starks should return for Steelers
Steelers NT Casey Hampton and OLT Max Starks, both injured in the team's Week One win, will return for their Week Three matchup vs. the Buccaneers.
Steelers use turnovers to top Titans
Pittsburgh forced seven turnovers in defeating the Tennessee Titans 19-11 Sunday.
Dixon injured; Batch in at QB for Steelers
The Steelers have made Charlie Batch their QB after Dennis Dixon was carted off following a knee injury vs. the Titans.
Steelers concerned by shortage of deep threats
Mike Wallace is the only dependable receiver on the Pittsburgh roster with the ability to stretch the field, according to AFC North Whispers, and that has the team worried.
Steelers release QB Leftwich, plan to re-sign him next week
In a surprising move on Saturday, the Steelers released backup QB Byron Leftwich and activated DE Steve McLendon from the practice squad.
Three linemen visit Steelers
Three linemen visited the Steelers Friday as they look to add some depth in the trenches. NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reported that DE Baraka Atkins, OT Allen Barbre and OG Donald Thomas all visited the Steelers.
Steelers have short-term focus without Roethlisberger
With QB Ben Roethlisberger out of the lineup, the Steelers' focus is squarely on the here and now.
Steelers QB Leftwich limited in practice
Steelers QB Byron Leftwich, who missed the season opener against Atlanta with a sprained left knee, practiced Wednesday on a limited basis.
Steelers' defense, Mendenhall's burst differences vs. Falcons
It's only one win, but the Steelers' 15-9 victory over Atlanta is loaded with positive indicators for a team without QB Ben Roethlisberger for three more games.
Report: Steelers starting OLT Starks to miss one month
Steelers starting OLT Max Starks suffered a high ankle sprain in the team's' season-opening victory over the Falcons. He is expected to miss one month.
Mendenhall's OT run leads Steelers past Falcons 15-9
Rashard Mendenhall ran 50 yards for a touchdown 2:35 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a shaky start by replacement quarterback Dennis Dixon and a missed field goal attempt late in regulation to beat the Atlanta Falcons 15-9 ...
Redman gets chance as Steelers' short-yardage back
As third-year QB Dennis Dixon gets a chance to start with Ben Roethlisberger out for the first four games of the season, second-year RB Isaac Redman gets his own opportunity to carve out a role in the Steelers' offense, albeit ...
Study calls Cowboys most popular team
In a study released Thursday by Nielsen, the Cowboys ranked as the most popular team in the league.
QB Dixon named Steelers' starter for opener
Steelers QB Dennis Dixon will start in the season opener vs. Atlanta on Sunday, head coach Mike Tomlin said Monday, according to multiple media outlets, including the club's official Web site.
Steelers announce practice squad, captains
The Steelers announced their eight-player practice squad and team captains Monday.
PLAYER NEWS
William Gay is heading back to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran cornerback has agreed to a three-year deal with Pittsburgh, a move that should give the Steelers some insurance if unrestricted free agent Keenan Lewis decides to play elsewhere. Financial terms were not disclosed.|||||||
The 28-year-old Gay spent the first five seasons of his career in Pittsburgh before signing with the Arizona Cardinals last spring. Gay had two interceptions for the Cardinals. Gay thrived while playing as a nickel back for the Steelers in 2011, finishing with two interceptions, a career-high 14 passes defensed and two fumble recoveries.
The Arizona Cardinals have cleared salary cap room by releasing Gay.|||||||
A year ago, Gay signed a two-year, $4.95 million deal with the Cardinals. He started 15 games last season. He had 60 tackles, one sack and two interceptions. The move reportedly clears about $3.5 million in salary cap room.
Gay signed a one-year tender with the Steelers on Friday.|||||||
Gay also will enter his fourth year with the team. He was drafted in the fifth round in 2007 out of Louisville and started 14 games last season, making a career-high 91 tackles.
