The NFL has had some great defenders throughout history, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have provided more than a few.

From Jack Butler early on, to the host of Hall of Fame defenders that comprised the Steel Curtain in the 1970s, the

Last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary was one of the weakest units on the team.

They had lost cornerback Bryant McFadden to free agency and All-Pro Troy Polamalu to injury for most of the season.

Flash forward one year and the Steelers made a

It was pretty clear during the 2009 season that the Steelers’ secondary was less than stellar when Troy Polamalu suffered an injury during their Week One victory over the Tennessee Titans.
When Polamalu was in, the secondary played like they did in 2008

The Steelers long have followed a winning formula that is unique and proven, but they veered off course last season and must embrace it again in 2010, according to Troy Polamalu.

As expected, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is not practicing with the Steelers today. Also absent from the voluntary practice is strong safety Troy Polamalu.

Troy Polamalu lost peace of mind as he watched his star-studded career flash before his eyes during a tough 2009 season.

Safety Troy Polamalu practiced with the first-team defense Friday at the start of the Steelers’ mandatory minicamp. Polamalu missed 11 games last season with a left knee injury that he confirmed did not require offseason surgery.

Troy Polamalu isn’t exactly a fan of organized team activities. But coming off a season in which he missed 11 games, he had a change of heart.

Troy Polamalu was one of four safeties and the only Steelers player named to the All-Decade team released Sunday by the NFL.

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu may have missed most of the regular season but he’ll still be a part of this year’s Super Bowl, even if his team won’t be playing.