Career highlights: Polamalu played USC from 199 through 2002. He finished his career in Cardinal and Gold with 281 tackles ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a team that is known for their toughness and strong defense, and that is something that has been instilled in the organization since its inception.

New Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey recently spoke with franchise legend Troy Polamalu in a phone call set up by Ryan Clark.

The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we’re at 43 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at ...

And on one of the biggest stages in his sport, the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony for his Class of 2020, ...

Pro Football Focus released its All-PFF NFL Team, commemorating the best players in the National Football League over the last 25 years, and former USC Trojans Consensus All-American safety Troy ...

But beyond the athleticism, Polamalu’s understanding of the game elevated him. His study habits were legendary, his discipline unwavering, and his football IQ second to none.

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2013, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu follows the action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu will start against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday night in an AFC wild-card playoff game, coach Mike Tomlin told the team website.

Hufanga, like Polamalu, is a physical safety, and he enjoys the contact in football. “For sure. I think that it’s free violence, I guess you could say, and you don’t get in trouble," he said.