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Willie Colon

Pittsburgh Steelers

1983/04/09 28

6-3 315

Bronx, NY

5

the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006 (4th round)

Sacks Interceptions Tackles
Year Team G Sacks YdsL Int Yds IntTD Solo Ast Total
2011 Steelers 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
career Total 52 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Displays superb technique and really knows how to use his girth plowing the field. An instinctive and very aware lineman. A good listener and a very hard worker.
Flaws
  • Not a speedy player. Needs to improve his footwork in pass protection. Sometimes slow to react on snaps. Can be caught off-balance on occasion. Injury-prone.
Career Potential
  • Very consistent offensive lineman.
  • AwardsNFL - Super Bowl

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 13, 2011 Triceps injury, injured reserve.
July 29, 2011 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
July 25, 2011 Declared free agent.
July 21, 2010 Achilles tendon, injured reserve.
April 16, 2010 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a one-year contract.
March 10, 2009 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a one-year contract.
May 22, 2006 Signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a three-year contract.

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April 30, 2006 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 4th round (131st overall) in 2006.

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