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Willie Colon Out For The Season?

Pittsburgh (KDKA)- The Pittsburgh Steelers lost more than just a game yesterday vs. the Baltimore Ravens.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that right tackle Willie Colon has a torn tricep and is expected to be placed on injured reserve.

Colon was injured late in the 4th quarter of yesterday's game.

The team doesn't have alot of options with trying to find a replacement for Colon.
They could be forced to start rookie 2nd round pick Marcus Gilbert in Colon's spot.

The top free agent offensive tackles available according to thesidelineview.com are Ryan Harris (injured/back), Jon Stinchcomb, Nick Kaczur, Mario Henderson, Max Starks and Flozell Adams.

The Steelers signed Colon in the offseason to a 5-year deal worth $29 million.

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