Yes, he was. Troy had two separate knee injuries during the season. On opening night he sprained his MCL in his left knee and only played the first half of the game against the Titans. Troy then sat out the next four games. In his fourth game back from the first knee injury, he injured the same knee, while only playing the first set of downs. This time it was the PCL. Troy was then inactive and missed the remaining seven games of the season.
The Steelers drafted Troy Polamalu in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
Troy Polamalu was drafted by the Steelers in 2003. He is currently in his tenth season.
Troy Polamalu played his first professional football game on September 7, 2003. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers that same year.
Before becoming a Steeler, Troy Polamalu played college football at USC. He was drafted by the Steelers in 2003.
In his career, Troy Polamalu has returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the regular season and one in the postseason.