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Pittsburgh Steelers Place Brett Keisel On IR

By Josh Sanchez

Nov 17, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel (99) celebrates at the end of the game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field. The Steelers defeated the Titans 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel (99) celebrates at the end of the game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field. The Steelers defeated the Titans 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have confirmed that veteran defensive lineman Brett Keisel will miss the remainder of the 2014-15 NFL season because of a torn triceps.

At a time when the Pittsburgh Steelers were anticipating some of their key defensive players’ return from injury, they have watched another trusty veteran forced to the sidelines after Brett Keisel injured his triceps during Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints.

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As it turns out, Keisel’s injury was as bad as initially expected and the team officially placed him on the injured-serve list Monday afternoon with a torn triceps.

The Steelers signed defensive end Clifton Geathers to take Brett Keisel’s place on the roster.

Keisel spent the entire offseason searching for a home as a free agent. Ultimately, his decision came down to the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers and Keisel returned to a familiar city.

Keisel finishes the 2014-15 NFL season with 17 tackles, a sack and an interception.

Whether Brett Keisel, who would turn 37 years old next season, decides to return to the NFL or retire remains to be seen. It will likely be a decision that comes down to how quickly Keisel heals and whether a team is willing to bring in a veteran coming off of a serious injury.

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