The Steelers are replacing a Foote with a freak.
Lawrence Timmons, the former first-round draft pick, is embracing a new role as a starting inside linebacker for the NFL's top-ranked defense.
Timmons, in his third year, is taking over for departed veteran Larry Foote.
"It's just playing football, that's all," Timmons said after practice this week. "I want to get better and work on all facets of my game and try to learn as much as possible."
The 6-foot-1, 245-pound Timmons played in all 16 games last season, starting two, and he filled the stats sheet.
The former Florida State star was one of only two players — LaMarr Woodley was the other — to record at least one sack, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Continue
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