Following the 2011 season, the Steelers released Hines Ward and Aaron Smith. Both players retired in 2012.
Along with Ward and Smith, past players such as Kordell Stewart, Joey Porter, Willie Parker and Marvel Smith have all retired as Pittsburgh Steelers in 2012.
1998 Hines Ward played for the Steelers from 1998-2011. He retired on March 20, 2012.
It is in honor of defensive tackle Ernie Stautner, who played for the Steelers from 1950-1963. It is the only number officially retired by the Steelers.
David Johnson was the Steelers fullback in 2011.
Jerome Bettis but is now since retired.
Defensive tackle Ernie Stautner had his #70retired by the Steelers. That has been the only number they have retired.
Hines Ward played 14 seasons for the Steelers (1998-2011).On March 7, 2012, the Steelers released Ward. He officially retired on March 20, 2012.
No. Hines Ward played in 2011. It was his final season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers released Ward on March 7, 2012 and he retired on March 20th.
The Steelers had a 12-4 record in 2011.
In 2011, no Steelers player wore #8.
In 2011, the Steelers had a 12-4 record.
There was a Sam Davis who played guard for the Steelers from 1967-1979.
The Steelers had seven picks in the 2011 NFL Draft.