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Steelers Legend Signs One-Day Deal To Assist Coaching Staff Against Seahawks – Fans Say His Journey In Pittsburgh Will Never End

Veteran Steelers safety Troy Polamalu retires from NFL - St. Louis American

Pittsburgh, PA – September 13, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced a one-day contract with Hall of Fame legend Troy Polamalu, bringing him back in a supporting coaching role with the defensive staff for the Week 2 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

This move is more than symbolic. The Steelers’ defense, long the pride of the franchise, has come under heavy criticism after a shaky Week 1 performance. The situation has been made tougher by key injuries: rookie Derrick Harmon remains sidelined after his preseason setback, while CB Joey Porter Jr., S DeShon Elliott, and outside linebackers Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig are all dealing with health concerns.

The front office has responded with depth additions in Jabrill Peppers and James Pierre, but the return of Polamalu to the sideline is designed to reignite the defensive identity and steady the locker room. His role will focus on offering guidance, energy, and inspiration to a unit searching for stability.

Head coach Mike Tomlin summed up the impact of having the legend back in the fold:

“When he’s here, everything feels easier than it should, no matter the challenges. His presence has a way of lifting the weight from everyone’s shoulders.”

For Steelers Nation, the sight of Polamalu working with the defense is a reminder that his journey with the team has never truly ended — and on Sunday, it will continue in a new but equally meaningful way.

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Steelers Linked To Saints SuperStar With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade
Pittsburgh, PA — According to a  circulating on X (Twitter), the Pittsburgh Steelers have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Steelers look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set that meshes with Pittsburgh’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Pittsburgh intriguing two-back looks alongside Najee Harris on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Black and Gold really excites me.” As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Steelers or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Pittsburgh whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Steelers Nation perk up.