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Steelers in Talks With All-Pro Safety to Replace Miles Killebrew After Knee Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers are moving quickly to address their depth at safety after losing All-Pro special teams captain Miles Killebrew to a knee injury in Sunday’s victory over the Cleveland Browns. On Tuesday, the team hosted former All-Pro and veteran safety for a visit at their facility, per team sources.

He was released by the San Francisco 49ers in June after undergoing offseason elbow surgery but has reportedly made a full recovery. His visit comes at a time when the Steelers are bracing to be without Killebrew for an extended stretch — potentially the rest of the season — as the team looks to stabilize one of its most important special teams units.

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Over his career, George Odum has built a strong reputation as one of the league’s premier special teamers. He earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2020 and second-team recognition in 2022 while splitting time between the Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers. Across six NFL seasons, Odum has totaled more than 200 tackles, three interceptions, and four forced fumbles.

Speaking to reporters after the workout, Odum expressed gratitude for the opportunity to meet with Pittsburgh, saying:

“I didn’t come to Pittsburgh to fill someone’s shoes. I came here to fight — to fight for every inch, for the standard this team lives by. The Steelers don’t need replacements; they need warriors who’ll bleed for the black and gold. That’s who I am. That’s why I’m here.”

Odum was in the final year of a three-year deal with San Francisco before his release, and Pittsburgh could provide the perfect landing spot for the veteran. With Killebrew sidelined indefinitely, his leadership and versatility could prove invaluable for the Steelers as they prepare for a challenging stretch of the season.

Jerry Jones Speaks Out, Criticizes the Controversy Surrounding the Cowboys WR After the Loss to the Lions
DALLAS — Jerry Jones has finally had enough. In a fiery radio interview on 105.3 The Fan Tuesday morning, the Cowboys owner publicly ripped into star wide receiver George Pickens for his explosive, now-deleted Instagram beef with Richard Sherman following the Thanksgiving nightmare against the Detroit Lions. “I love everything George has done this year,” Jones said. “But let me be very clear — I don’t want to see him sitting on Instagram arguing with Richard Sherman or anybody else. Put the phone down, stop the social media nonsense, and focus on playing football. That’s what we pay him for.” Mic drop. The 82-year-old owner rarely calls out his own players by name in public, making this one of the sharpest rebukes in recent Cowboys history. Quick recap of the chaos: Lions game: CeeDee Lamb gets hurt and leaves early → Pickens disappears with a miserable 5 catches for 37 yards. Richard Sherman goes on TV and says Pickens “quit on routes” and showed zero effort. Pickens claps back with a savage (and quickly deleted) Instagram story: “Old man still talking.” Internet explodes. Despite the ugly performance, Pickens still leads the Cowboys in every major receiving stat (78 receptions, 1,179 yards, 8 TDs), but Jerry Jones just drew a line in the sand: the social media wars end today. “I have zero concern about George competing and helping us win games on the field,” Jones continued. “My only concern is him wasting time and energy on this Instagram back-and-forth instead of turning the page.” Will this public dressing-down light a fire under Pickens… or pour gasoline on an already raging controversy? One thing is certain — every snap this Sunday will be scrutinized like never before. Is Jerry Jones right to go nuclear on his star WR? Or did he just make the drama ten times worse?