NFL: Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers Sep 10, 2009; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) intercepts a pass in… Sep 10, 2009; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) intercepts a pass in front of Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) during the game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports more

2005 AFC Div Playoff: Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts Jan 15, 2006, Indianapolis, IN, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety (43) Troy Polamalu runs celebrates after an… Jan 15, 2006, Indianapolis, IN, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety (43) Troy Polamalu runs celebrates after an apparent interception against the Indianapolis Colts during the AFC Divisional playoff game at the RCA Dome. Upon further review the play was ruled an incomplete pass. Pittsburgh defeated Indianapolis 21-18. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2006 Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers Nov 5, 2006; Pittsburgh , PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) on the sidelines… Nov 5, 2006; Pittsburgh , PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) on the sidelines late in a game against the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. Denver won the game, 31-20. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2006 Jason Bridge more

NFL: Preseason-Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers Sept. 1, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) signs autographs after playing… Sept. 1, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) signs autographs after playing against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Steelers win 33-17. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Preseason-Philadelphia Eagles at Pittsburgh Steelers August 18, 2011; Pittsburgh,PA, USA: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and safety Troy Polamalu (43)… August 18, 2011; Pittsburgh,PA, USA: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and safety Troy Polamalu (43) chat on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE more

NFL: Preseason-Philadelphia Eagles at Pittsburgh Steelers August 18, 2011; Pittsburgh,PA, USA: Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) returns the ball on a… August 18, 2011; Pittsburgh,PA, USA: Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) returns the ball on a 35 yard interception against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE more

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Dallas Cowboys Dec 16, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dwayne Harris is tackled by Pittsburgh… Dec 16, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dwayne Harris is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) during the second half at Cowboys Stadium. The Cowboys won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers Dec 23, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) celebrates a sack against… Dec 23, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) celebrates a sack against Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (not pictured) during the second half of the game at Heinz Field. The Bengals won the game, 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers December 23, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) reacts after sacking… December 23, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) reacts after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Cincinnati Bengals won 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers Dec 12, 2010; Pittsburgh , PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) return an interception… Dec 12, 2010; Pittsburgh , PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) return an interception for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of the game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers Dec 12, 2010; Pittsburgh , PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) dives past Cincinnati… Dec 12, 2010; Pittsburgh , PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) dives past Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) for a touchdown off of an interception during the first half of the game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: AFC Championship-New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers Jan 23, 2011; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) reacts in the third… Jan 23, 2011; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) reacts in the third quarter of the 2011 AFC championship playoff game against the New York Jets at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Preseason-Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles August 9, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Troy Polamalu (43) and defensive back… August 9, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Troy Polamalu (43) and defensive back Ryan Clark (25) on the sideline against Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Steelers 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers-Training Camp July 26, 2012: Latrobe, PA, USA: Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu greets his children after practice… July 26, 2012: Latrobe, PA, USA: Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu greets his children after practice ended at training camp at St. Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Pugliese-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers Dec 8, 2011; Pittsburgh , PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) returns an interception… Dec 8, 2011; Pittsburgh , PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) returns an interception against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of the game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Pittsburgh Steelers Sep 28, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) reacts during player… Sep 28, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) reacts during player introductions before playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Heinz Field. The Buccaneers won 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Green Bay Packers Dec 22, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) during the game… Dec 22, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Pittsburgh won 38-31. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers Dec 8, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) runs with the… Dec 8, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) runs with the ball after a missed Miami Dolphins field goal during the second quarter at Heinz Field. The Miami Dolphins won 34-28. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers Dec 8, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) runs with the… Dec 8, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) runs with the ball after a missed Miami Dolphins field goal during the second quarter at Heinz Field. The Miami Dolphins won 34-28. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports more

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NFL: Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers Nov 10, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) and defensive coordinator… Nov 10, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau have a conversation during the fourth quarter of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won the game 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers Oct 20, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks with safety Troy… Oct 20, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks with safety Troy Polamalu (43) on the sidelines against the Houston Texans during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers Oct 20, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) reacts in the third… Oct 20, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) reacts in the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Heinz Field. The Steelers defeated the Texans 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers Oct 20, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is pursued by… Oct 20, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is pursued by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) on a 33-yard run in the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Oct 12, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and strong safety Troy… Oct 12, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) hug before a game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Schwane-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Oct 12, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) against the Cleveland… Oct 12, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Pittsburgh Steelers Sep 28, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) drops into pass… Sep 28, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) drops into pass coverage against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Buccaneers won 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Pittsburgh Steelers Sep 28, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) is greeted by… Sep 28, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) is greeted by teammates as he takes the field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Buccaneers won 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Super Bowl LIV-NFL Honors Feb 1, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Members of the 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class… Feb 1, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Members of the 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class pose during the NFL Honors awards presentation at Adrienne Arsht Center. From left: Troy Polamalu, Edgerrin James, Steve Hutchinson, Isaac Bruce, Steve Atwater, Paul Taglibue, Donnie Shell, Jimmy Johnson, Cliff Harris, Bill Cowher, Jumbo Covert and Harold Carmichael. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Super Bowl LIV-NFL Honors Feb 1, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Hall of Fame inductee Troy Polamalu speaks to the media… Feb 1, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Hall of Fame inductee Troy Polamalu speaks to the media druing NFL Honors awards presentation at Adrienne Arsht Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Super Bowl LIV-NFL Honors Feb 1, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Hall of Fame inductee Troy Polamalu speaks to the media… Feb 1, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Hall of Fame inductee Troy Polamalu speaks to the media druing NFL Honors awards presentation at Adrienne Arsht Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Atlanta Falcons Dec 14, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) is shown on… Dec 14, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) is shown on the sideline in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Steelers won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers Nov 2, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) suffers a sprained left… Nov 2, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) suffers a sprained left knee as linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) looks on (94) against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of the game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: New Orleans Saints at Pittsburgh Steelers Nov 30, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safey Troy Polamalu (43) lays on the field… Nov 30, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safey Troy Polamalu (43) lays on the field after making a tackle against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports more

NFL: Super Bowl XLV-Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers Feb 6, 2011; Arlington, TX, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) during Super Bowl XLV… Feb 6, 2011; Arlington, TX, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) during Super Bowl XLV against the Green Bay Packers at Cowboys Stadium. Green Bay defeated Pittsburgh, 31-25. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports more

Super Bowl XL DETROIT – FEBRUARY 05: Troy Polamalu #43 the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates as he walks off the… DETROIT – FEBRUARY 05: Troy Polamalu #43 the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates as he walks off the field after the Steelers' 21-10 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL at Ford Field on February 5, 2006 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) more

Pittsburgh Steelers v New England Patriots FOXBORO, MA – NOVEMBER 3: Stevan Ridley #22 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown… FOXBORO, MA – NOVEMBER 3: Stevan Ridley #22 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown as Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers defends in the 2nd half at Gillette Stadium on November 3, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) more

2011 AFC Championship: New York Jets v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 23: Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after they stopped… PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 23: Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after they stopped the New York Jets on the goal line on the fourth down in the fourth quarter of the 2011 AFC Championship game at Heinz Field on January 23, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) more

NCAA Football: Arizona at Southern California Nov 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers former safety Troy Polamalu is recognized for… Nov 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers former safety Troy Polamalu is recognized for his induction into the Southern California Trojans hall of fame at halftime of an NCAA football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports more

Super Bowl XLIII TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 01: Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates as confetti falls… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 01: Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates as confetti falls after they 27-23 win against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) more

Pittsburgh Steelers v Baltimore Ravens BALTIMORE – DECEMBER 14: LeRon McClain #33 of the Baltimore Ravens is upended on a run… BALTIMORE – DECEMBER 14: LeRon McClain #33 of the Baltimore Ravens is upended on a run by Troy Polamalu #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 14, 2008 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 13-9. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) more

New England Patriots v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH – NOVEMBER 14: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown under… PITTSBURGH – NOVEMBER 14: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown under pressure from Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 14, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) more

AFC Championship: Baltimore Ravens v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH – JANUARY 18: Hines Ward #86 (R) and Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers… PITTSBURGH – JANUARY 18: Hines Ward #86 (R) and Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers talk onthe field during pregame against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) more

Troy Polamalu TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 01: Safety Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 01: Safety Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) more

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Super Bowl XL – Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates during Super Bowl XL between the Pittsburgh Steelers and… Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates during Super Bowl XL between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on February 5, 2006. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) more

Super Bowl XL Victory Parade PITTSBURGH – FEBRUARY 7: Pittsburgh Steelers Troy Polamalu with his signature hair in a hat waves… PITTSBURGH – FEBRUARY 7: Pittsburgh Steelers Troy Polamalu with his signature hair in a hat waves to the crowd of over an estimated 250,000 during the victory parade celebrating the win at Super Bowl XL on February 7, 2006 in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Archie Carpenter/Getty Images) more

Troy Polamalu NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals Dec 7, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) takes the field… Dec 7, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) takes the field prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Steelers won 42-21. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports more

Super Bowl XL – Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after winning Super Bowl XL Between the Pittsburgh Steelers… Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after winning Super Bowl XL Between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field in Detoit, Michigan on February 5, 2006. (Photo by G. N. Lowrance/NFLPhotoLibrary) more

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