The Steelers’ scramble to fill the void left in the offensive line by the season-ending injury to Willie Colon last month continues.

Tackle Willie Colon’s season officially ended Wednesday when he was placed on injured reserve, and the Steelers signed journeyman offensive lineman Adrian Jones to take his roster spot.

Starting right tackle Willie Colon will likely miss the 2010 season after injuring his right Achilles tendon Monday.

According to profootballtalk.com, Steelers right tackle Willie Colon has suffered an injury to his Achilles tendon.
The extent of the injury is currently unknown, but it is not a good sign for the Steelers offensive line.
According to Adam Caplan, the

Joe Linta, the agent for right tackle Willie Colon, said he doesn’t believe his client will ever secure a long-term contract with the Steelers.

"We were told that you either get in line or get kicked out of line," Steeler tackle Willie Colon said. "If your conduct is going to play a part of you not being a good football player or part of the NFL, then they are going to get rid of

The Steelers signed three players to one-year contracts, including starting right tackle Willie Colon.

The Steelers offered the second-highest tender to restricted free agent Willie Colon with the intent of retaining their starting right tackle.

Willie Colon will remain a restricted free agent if a new collective bargaining agreement between NFL management and players isn’t reached by March.

The Steelers’ Willie Colon has made 34 consecutive starts, giving him the most starts among Steeler offensive linemen over the past two seasons.