Steelers defensive end Nick Eason said he should be close to full strength for training camp following emergency surgery to remove his appendix and part of his colon.

Defensive end Nick Eason has signed a one-year extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Steelers and defensive end Nick Eason have come to terms on a one-year contract.

Nick Eason spent four of the first five games of the season not even wearing a uniform on game day.

Travis Kirschke, Ziggy Hood and Nick Eason will combine to fill the big cleats left behind by injured steelers defensive end Aaron Smith.