Troy Polamalu To Retire

Pittsburgh Steelers great Troy Polamalu has decided to retire after 12 seasons.

Polamalu played his entire career with the Steelers, who selected
him with the 16th overall pick in the 2003 draft. He was an
eight-time Pro Bowl pick and a four-time All-Pro, the last coming
in 2011.

"Since we drafted him in 2003, Troy Polamalu has been an
outstanding player and person," said Steelers president Art Rooney
II in a statement Friday. "On behalf of the entire Steelers
organization and the Steelers Nation, I am happy to be able to
publicly celebrate and thank Troy for his many contributions to the
Steelers. His unique style of play will be remembered among the
all-time Steelers. His passion for the game of football on the
field and his willingness to be a contributor to the community make
him a very special person."

Polamalu helped the Steelers win two Super Bowl titles. He played
in 158 regular-season games, starting 142, and started each of the
15 postseason games he played for the storied franchise.

"Troy is a shining example of a football man in the way he loved
the game, the way he respected the game and the way he played the
game," said Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. "It's a shining example of
the window into who he is. He is a legendary Steeler and a
legendary man. I congratulate him and wish him nothing but the best
moving forward."

The 34-year-old USC product finished his career with 32
interceptions, 13 forced fumbles, 12 sacks and five defensive
touchdowns.