Troy Polamalu retires

[Pugz]

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu has informed the team that he will be retiring ahead of the 2015 season.

Polamalu, 33, announced the news Thursday in an exclusive interview with Jim Wexell of SteelCityInsider.

"It's all about family," Polamalu told Wexell. "I live here in Pittsburgh now, and since the end of the season I've had a chance to enjoy my family on a level I never had before. It was awesome."

The Steelers have reportedly been hoping that the veteran would retire, paving the way for a new defensive identity to take shape under new defensive coordinator Keith Butler.

 

[Hurricane Season]

It would have been strange to see him in any other jersey.

 

[RipCity32]

Had a hell of career. Glad to say I got to watch him play. 

 

[Fuhgeddaboudit]

Hell of a career for sure. Nice to know he's enjoying his family. 

 

[footballplaya52]

dont like him but dont really hate him either. #fuckpittsburghdoe

 

[cruzg24]

Ed Reed was better, lol. Seriously though, great career and someone who practiced his religion just as passionately as Tebow but didnt get that type of attention. Definite hall of famer.

 

[elcheato]

 

[H-MYK]

I have to give Polamalu some credit. He's one of those players that you'd like to have on your team, never gotten into trouble, never go mouthy, overall a great player. Enjoy your retirement, Troy.