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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ iconic safety Troy Polamalu was loved on and off the field. Polamalu may be the most beloved Steelers player of all time, and if he’s not, he’s certainly very close.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Broncos Safety Reveals Connection With NFL Legend Troy Polamalu

The Denver Broncos made multiple additions in the offseason, with one of their main ones being safety Talanoa Hufanga. The Broncos signed the former San Francisco 49ers safety to a three-year deal worth $39 million, including $20 million guaranteed.

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 17

USC Trojans Hall Of Famer Troy Polamalu Named Best NFL Safety Of Past 25 Seasons

Pro Football Focus released its All-PFF NFL Team, commemorating the best players in the National Football League over the last 25 years, and former USC Trojans Consensus All-American safety Troy Polamalu was listed as one of the starting safeties on the team, earning him the crown as the best safety over the last quarter of a century.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 3

Steelers' Troy Polamalu Took A Huge Risk Going Rogue On Dick LeBeau's Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers were lucky to have safety Troy Polamalu wreaking havoc for their secondary for several seasons. Polamalu’s impact was undeniable, and he played a major role in the team’s success during the early 2000s and then some, helping them win two Super Bowls.

USC Trojans Legend Troy Polamalu Visits Practice, 5-Star Recruit Duvay Williams

USC Trojans legend and Hall of Fame safety Troy Polamalu was seen at USC’s spring practice on Tuesday. Polamalu played for the Trojans from 1999 through 2002 before being selected No.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / March 27

Throwback Thursday: Pittsburgh Steelers all-time interception leaders

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / CBSSports.com / February 24

Raiders re-sign promising safety, nephew of Steelers Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu

Las Vegas has re-signed one of its rising stars

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / February 3

Pittsburgh Steelers predicted to target Pro Bowl safety with striking resemblance to Troy Polamalu in free agency

The Pittsburgh Steelers already have one of the best safeties in the NFL via Minkah Fitzpatrick. A true centerfielder, while DeShon Elliott fits in well among the back half of the Steelers defense, he's no Troy Polamalu. And Talanoa Hufanga might not be either, but he's the next best thing, and he could be a target for the Steelers...

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 30

Steelers Almost Lost Troy Polamalu After First Season

Troy Polamalu is in the pantheon of safeties across NFL history, though the Pittsburgh Steelers legend nearly called it quits before properly displaying his talents to the football world.

NFL News / Steelers Now / January 1

T.J. Watt Named 2024 Steelers Team MVP

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt was voted by his teammates as the 2024 Steelers Most Valuable Player, the team announced on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 12

Long-Time Steelers Rivals Reveal Why Troy Polamalu Was The Perfect 'Polite Competitor'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had some of the most terrifying defensive players in history on their legendary teams. The images of Jack Lambert leering

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Gulls / November 17

Seahawks great Earl Thomas says he’s ‘still the best safety’ in the NFL in rare interview

Thomas also insists he’s better than Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu. It’s been a long time since we’ve heard from or really seen former Seattle Seahawks All-Pro safety Earl Thomas, but his relative absence from the public eye came to an end earlier this week.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Sporting News / November 16

Earl Thomas makes outlandish statement about Steelers legend Troy Polamalu

In a recent interview with Josina Anderson, former Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas said he's better than two of the all-time greats at his position, including Pittsburgh Steelers legend Troy Polamalu.

Baltimore Ravens News / NFL Analysis Network / November 16

Former Baltimore Ravens star declares he was better than Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu

Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu are two of the most well-known defenders in NFL history since the beginning of the 21st century. The Baltimore Ravens are surging in 2024.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 16

Former Steelers Rival Makes Bold Troy Polamalu Claim

A former Ravens defensive back had some choice words for his fellow defensive players when speaking on Josina Anderson's Undefinded podcast. Earl Thomas name-dropped both former Raven Ed Reed and former Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu while explaining why he could make a return to the NFL following his 2019 retirement.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 12

Steelers Star Safety Drawing Troy Polamalu Comparison

The Pittsburgh Steelers improved their record to 7-2 after a 28-27 win at the Washington Commanders. Although the offense has become a revelation with Russell Wilson at quarterback, the Steelers defense has kept them in every game.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 6

Steelers' Troy Polamalu Was One Of The Best At This Unique Feat Before The NFL's Rule Change

The Pittsburgh Steelers have always played a smashmouth style of football. They won six Super Bowls on the backs of defenses that weren't afraid to put their bodies in peril to make brutal hits.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 24

49ers' Talanoa Hufanga reveals Troy Polamalu's advice following injury

San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga returned to the field on Sunday after recovering from a torn ACL suffered in November 2023. While the outcome wasn't the victory he had hoped for, Hufanga and his teammates have already shifted their focus to the upcoming matchup against the New England Patriots.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / August 8

Steelers Throwback Thursday: Five of the most exciting games in Steelers history

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / July 27

Facing Steelers Legend Troy Polamalu Was Always A Bloodbath For All-Pro RB

The Pittsburgh Steelers bring the physicality and aggression, which is a trait that has spanned generations. It started with Joe Greene and the Steel Curtain in the 1970s, Greg Lloyd in the 1990s, and then Troy Polamalu and James Harrison during the 21st century.