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NFL | James Farrior may retire Mon May 28, 10:54 AM
The agent for free-agent LB James Farrior (Steelers), Ralph Cindrich, said Farrior hasn't fully decided if he'll retire; however, they have talked with the Pittsburgh Steelers about a potential news conference.
| Footballguys view: Farrior originally wanted to keep playing after he was released by the Steelers earlier this year but he hasn't drawn much interest on the open market. He's not the same player he used to be and is likely to call it a career. |
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Steelers | Unlikely to re-sign James Farrior Mon Mar 26, 02:05 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said the team is not ruling out the possibility of re-signing free-agent LB James Farrior but indicated the team is ready to move on without him.
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Cardinals | Unlikely to show interest in three former PIT players Sun Mar 11, 01:56 PM
The Arizona Cardinals likely will not be interested in signing WR Hines Ward (Steelers), OG Chris Kemoeatu (Steelers) and LB James Farrior (Steelers) this offseason.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers to Cardinals pipeline is closed as of right now. If the Jaguars and Cardinals don't want Hines Ward he may be forced to retire. |
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Steelers | James Farrior released Fri Mar 2, 01:02 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released LB James Farrior.
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Steelers | Agent unsure about James Farrior's future Thu Mar 1, 02:58 PM
Ralph Cindrich, agent for Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior, said he believes the team may release Farrior in the near future. Cindrich said he has not had any talks with the Steelers about restructuring Farrior's contract. Farrior wants to continue his playing career if he is released.
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Steelers | More vets on the way out? Thu Mar 1, 08:42 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LBs James Farrior and Larry Foote are possibly next on the team's chopping block.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers continue to purge aging veterans with big salaries as they try to clear up cap space for 2012. |
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Steelers | Three defensive veterans could be release candidates Sun Jan 22, 02:14 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers may consider releasing DT Casey Hampton and LBs James Farrior and Larry Foote this offseason. Hampton is scheduled to make $4.89 million in 2012 with Farrior scheduled to make $2.82 million and Foote to make $3 million.
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Steelers | James Farrior plans to continue playing Fri Dec 30, 01:35 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior said he plans to continue his playing career even though he is on pace to record his second lowest tackle total since joining the team.
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Steelers | 13 players listed as probable Wed Dec 7, 03:44 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RBs Mewelde Moore (hamstring) and Isaac Redman (ankle), WR Jerricho Cotchery (knee), TE Heath Miller (ankle), C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle), OG Ramon Foster (ankle), LBs James Farrior (thumb), Larry Foote (hamstring), James Harrison (back) and Stevenson Sylvester (knee), FS Ryan Clark (shoulder), FS Ryan Mundy (neck) and SS Troy Polamalu (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7, and are listed as probable for Week 14.
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Steelers | 12 practice in full Tue Dec 6, 09:01 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FS Ryan Clark (shoulder), WR Jerricho Cotchery (knee), LB James Farrior (thumb), LB Larry Foote (hamstring), OG Ramon Foster (ankle), LB James Harrison (back), RB Mewelde Moore (hamstring), FS Ryan Mundy (neck), SS Troy Polamalu (knee), C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle), RB Isaac Redman (ankle) and LB Stevenson Sylvester (knee) were each full participants in practice Tuesday, Dec. 6.
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Steelers | James Farrior expected to start Sat Nov 12, 03:46 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (calf) is expected to start at inside linebacker in Week 10 after missing the last two games because of a calf injury.
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Steelers | LB changes for Week 10 Fri Nov 11, 10:15 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons will remain at inside linebacker in Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals with LB James Farrior (calf), as Larry Foote heads back to the bench. LB Jason Worilds will replace LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring), who has been ruled out, at left outside linebacker.
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Steelers | Six players probable Fri Nov 11, 07:04 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Jerricho Cotchery (knee), OG Doug Legursky (toe), LBs James Farrior (calf), Stevenson Sylvester (knee) and James Harrison (toe) and SS Troy Polamalu (rib) are listed as probable for Week 10 and are expected to play. Harrison was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 11, while the rest fully participated in practice.
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Steelers | Five practice Thu Nov 10, 04:11 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Jerricho Cotchery (knee), LB James Farrior (calf), C Doug Legursky (toe), LB Stevenson Sylvester (knee) and WR Hines Ward (head) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 10.
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Steelers | Week 9 Inactives Sun Nov 6, 07:03 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Chris Hoke, QB Dennis Dixon, C Doug Legursky, WR Emmanuel Sanders, LB James Farrior, OT Jamon Meredith, LB LaMarr Woodley inactive for Week 9.
| Footballguys view: James Harrison is active and he should be fired up. |
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Steelers | James Farrior a game-time decision Fri Nov 4, 06:01 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (calf) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 4, and is listed as questionable for Week 9. He will be a game-time decision but wants to play.
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Steelers | Four limited Thu Nov 3, 04:35 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (calf), LB James Harrison (eye), OT Jonathan Scott (ankle) and WR Hines Ward (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 3.
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Steelers | Trio of young LBs might play key role Thu Nov 3, 01:48 AM
If Pittsburgh Steelers veteran LBs James Farrior (calf), James Harrison (eye) and LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) cannot go in Week 9, LBs Chris Carter, Stevenson Sylvester and Jason Worilds would play significant roles.
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Steelers | Five limited Wed Nov 2, 04:37 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (calf), LB James Harrison (eye), OT Jonathan Scott (ankle), WR Hines Ward (ankle) and LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 2.
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Steelers | James Farrior could miss a month Mon Oct 31, 11:11 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (calf) has a torn calf muscle that could prevent him from playing until December.
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Steelers | Week 8 Inactives Sun Oct 30, 03:20 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Chris Hoke, QB Dennis Dixon, C Doug Legursky, WR Hines Ward, LB James Farrior, LB James Harrison, LB Jason Worilds inactive for Week 8.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers will be without two starting LBs today vs. Tom Brady. |
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Steelers | James Farrior will not play Sun Oct 30, 01:22 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (calf) has been ruled out for Week 8.
| Footballguys view: Stevenson Sylvester will get his first NFL start, but don't expect to see much of him as teams rarely play their base defense against the Patriots. |
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Steelers | James Farrior questionable for Week 8 Fri Oct 28, 06:17 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (calf) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 28. He is listed as questionable for Week 8 but is expected to play.
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Steelers | Two limited Thu Oct 27, 03:56 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LBs James Farrior (calf) and Jason Worilds (quadriceps) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 27.
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Steelers | James Farrior limited Wed Oct 26, 05:26 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (calf) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 26.
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Steelers | Several suffer minor injuries Mon Oct 10, 01:09 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (chest), TE Heath Miller (shoulder), C Maurkice Pouncey (knee) and LB James Farrior (shoulder) suffered injuries in Week 5 but head coach Mike Tomlin said none of the injuries are significant.
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Steelers | James Farrior injured Week 4 Sun Oct 2, 01:25 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (stinger) suffered a stringer in Week 4 but is expected to return.
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Steelers | James Farrior fined $15,000 Fri Sep 30, 02:40 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior has been fined $15,000 for a hit on Indianapolis Colts QB Kerry Collins in Week 3.
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Steelers | Seven miss practice Wed Sep 28, 04:19 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Arnaz Battle (knee), LB James Farrior (undisclosed), DL Brett Keisel (knee), C Doug Legursky (shoulder), OT Jonathan Scott (ankle), DL Aaron Kampman (undisclosed) and WR Hines Ward (undisclosed) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 28.
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Steelers | Four miss practice Wed Sep 21, 03:54 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (undisclosed), DL Brett Keisel (knee), DL Aaron Smith (undisclosed) and WR Hines Ward (undisclosed) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 21.
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Steelers | Three sit out practice Wed Sep 14, 04:18 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward, DE Aaron Smith and LB James Farrior did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 14, but they were not injury-related absences.
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Steelers | Several players sit out practice Mon Aug 29, 05:22 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (quadriceps), DT Casey Hampton (elbow), LB James Farrior (undisclosed) and SS Troy Polamalu (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 29.
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Steelers | James Farrior not thinking about retirement Fri Feb 4, 02:52 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior said he is not thinking about retirement at this point, reports Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 'I think about it in the offseason,' Farrior said, 'but, when I'm playing football, it never crosses my mind. When you're playing football and thinking about that, it's time to retire. I still have the love for the game. I still have the same passion I had when I was a rookie. I plan on them having to kick me out of here for me to get off the field.'
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Steelers | Several sit Wednesday Wed Sep 15, 04:47 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers DE Nick Eason, LB James Farrior, DE Aaron Smith and WR Hines Ward were held out of practice Wednesday, Sept. 15, because of non-injury related reasons, according to Steelers.com.
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Steelers | Name four team captains Mon Sep 6, 10:22 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have named WR Hines Ward, TE Heath Miller, LB James Farrior and Keyaron Fox as team captains, the team announced Monday, Sept. 6.
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Steelers | James Farrior injury update Mon Aug 30, 11:21 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said following the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 29, that LB James Farrior (head) had a head laceration and needed six or eight stitches, according to CBSSports.com. The injury isn't considered serious.
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Steelers | James Farrior injured Sunday Sun Aug 29, 08:41 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (head) suffered a head laceration during the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 29, and he will not return to the game, reports FOX Sports.
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Steelers | Farrior returns to practice Thursday Thu Dec 31, 09:43 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior returned to practice Thursday, Dec. 31, after getting the day off Wednesday, Dec. 30.
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Steelers | Four miss practice Wednesday Wed Dec 30, 05:04 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (undisclosed), DL Brett Keisel (neck), OG Chris Kemoeatu (wrist) and DL Travis Kirschke (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 30.
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Steelers | Farrior practices Thursday Thu Dec 24, 06:07 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (undisclosed) returned to practice Thursday, Dec. 24.
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Steelers | Four miss practice Wednesday Wed Dec 16, 04:31 PM
Packers.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (undisclosed), C Justin Hartwig (knee), SS Troy Polamalu (knee) and WR Limas Sweed (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 16.
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Steelers | Farrior returns to practice Thursday Thu Dec 3, 10:45 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (rest) returned for the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 3.
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Steelers | Farrior misses practice Wednesday Wed Dec 2, 08:59 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (personal) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Dec. 2.
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Steelers | Farrior misses practice Wednesday Wed Nov 25, 04:50 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 25, but it was not injury related.
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Steelers | Farrior returns to practice Thursday Thu Nov 19, 11:30 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (rest) returned for the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19.
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Steelers | Two miss practice Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 09:28 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (personal) and WR Mike Wallace (illness) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
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Steelers | Two miss practice Wednesday Wed Nov 11, 07:25 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior and CB Deshea Townsend missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 11, but neither of their absences were because of an injury.
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Steelers | Essex, Farrior probable for Week 6 Fri Oct 16, 03:06 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG Trai Essex (ankle) and LB James Farrior (elbow) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 16. They are listed as probable for Week 6.
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Steelers | Essex, Farrior practice Thursday Thu Oct 15, 08:17 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG Trai Essex (ankle) and LB James Farrior (elbow) returned for the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 15.
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Steelers | Four miss practice Wednesday Wed Oct 14, 08:47 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG Trai Essex (ankle), LB James Farrior (elbow), LB Andre Frazier (thigh) and DE Travis Kirschke (back) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Oct. 14.
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