Steelers re-sign ILB Vince Williams to a three-year contract

James C Wexell ‏@jimwexell

Steelers sign Vince Williams to a three-year contract. Good depth at ILB, even starter at buck next year.

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This might spell the end for Timmons in 2017. I loved the draft pick of Williams ever since watching this in the week of Senior Bowl practices

I like Williams, sometimes he needs to keep his mouth shut, but he's a hard-nosed player and works his ass off. I'm glad he got an extension.

Good sound move.

I like this move. Williams could be one of those late developing players that ends up a starter.

Tomlin Compares Matakevich To Vince Williams: “They Love To Play”

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed inside linebacker Vince Williams to a new contract on Tuesday and being as he was originally a sixth-round draft pick, head coach Mike Tomlin was asked Tuesday during his press conference if he’s seen any similarities between the Florida State product and one of this year’s seventh round selections, linebacker Tyler Matakevich.

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Hit By Steelers LB Vince Williams Against Saints Shouldn’t Have Been Penalized

In the fourth quarter of the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday night preseason win over the New Orleans Saints, linebackers Vince Williams forced a fumble when he hit tight end Daniel Lasco after he caught a short pass near the middle of the field on a 2nd and 10 play. While the Steelers defense ultimately recovered the loose football, the Saints offense retained possession as Williams was penalized for unnecessary roughness as it was ruled he hit Lasco with the crown of his helmet...

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