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Max Starks | Tackle

Team: Unsigned Free Agent
Age / DOB:  (31) / 1/10/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'8' / 345
College: Florida
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Free agent T Max Starks is visiting the Cardinals Tuesday.
Per ESPN's Josina Anderson, Starks is already taking a physical. A signing could happen quickly as head coach Bruce Arians knows Starks from their time together in Pittsburgh. Starks, 31, would likely compete to start at left tackle in Arizona, potentially moving Levi Brown to right tackle and Bobby Massie to right guard. Jonathan Cooper could then upgrade on Daryn Colledge at left guard. May 14 - 11:04 AM

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The Union-Tribune San Diego reports free agent LT Max Starks is "still considered in the mix" for the Chargers following his Wednesday visit.

The visit was described as "positive," even though Starks left without a deal. The U-T San Diego confirms Starks would immediately overtake King Dunlap to be the Bolts' starting left tackle if signed. Starks turned 31 in January.
May 10 - 7:56 PM

Free agent OT Max Starks says he has had a "couple of conversations" with a "few organizations," and he hopes to have a deal done by OTAs.

Most OTAs start in roughly two weeks, although teams with new head coaches start a week earlier. Starks is visiting the Chargers on Wednesday, and the 31-year-old says he hasn't ruled out a return to the AFC North. There aren't any openings for starting tackle jobs in the division. San Diego is his best shot for a starting gig, and beat writer Michael Gehlken doubts he "gets away."
May 8 - 9:16 PM

Free agent OT Max Starks is visiting the Chargers on Wednesday.

The Union-Tribune San Diego reported on Monday the Chargers "(hadn't) reached out" to Starks, but a cursory call was long overdue from a team with a massive need at left tackle. A 16-game starter for the Steelers last season, Starks allowed a whopping 40 hurries, but would still likely be a better bet than King Dunlap or Kevin Haslam. San Diego is Starks' first visit of free agency.
May 8 - 7:21 PM

The Union-Tribune San Diego reports the Chargers "haven't reached out" to free agent OT Max Starks.

Starks is the best left tackle on the market while the Chargers have a compelling need on Philip Rivers' blindside, so it's a surprise, particularly after the Bolts went hard after Bryant McKinnie. Longtime reporter Kevin Acee expects the Chargers to go into the season with King Dunlap at left tackle. Dunlap has made just 19 starts in 52 career games.
May 6 - 9:33 AM

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette doesn't expect the Steelers to re-sign free agent OT Max Starks.

Beat writer Ed Bouchette doesn't completely rule it out, but believes the Steelers are serious about getting younger and more athletic up front. Starks hasn't made a single visit since the start of free agency, but that could change now that Bryant McKinnie is off the market.
May 6 - 8:51 AM

The Union-Tribune San Diego thinks it "would make sense" for the Chargers to be interested in free agent LT Max Starks.

Starks, 31, started all 16 games on Ben Roethlisberger's blind side for the first time in three years in 2012. He also knows new OC Ken Whisenhunt from their time together in Pittsburgh. Starks and Bryant McKinnie are the two best free-agent left tackles on the market not named Jared Gaither.
Apr 11 - 2:37 PM

The Steelers are not expected to re-sign impending free agent LT Max Starks.

Starks, 31, was the only Steelers' lineman to play every 2012 snap, and he was arguably the team's best blocker up front. However, OC Todd Haley and new OL coach Jack Bicknell Jr. want linemen who can move and run, not immovable maulers. Starks is a massive 6-foot-8 and 345 pounds, so he certainly doesn't fit that description. Marcus Gilbert is expected to shift to left tackle.
Feb 10 - 10:25 AM

The Steelers have turned back to veteran Max Starks as their starting left tackle.

It'll be Starks' fifth straight season as Ben Roethlisberger's blindside protector. Rookie Mike Adams simply "did not show enough" in practices or preseason games to win the job the Steelers drafted him to win, so they're turning back to old reliable. A 12-game starter in 2011, Starks graded out above-average across the board, according to Pro Football Focus. After watching Adams play in August, we think this is good news for Roethlisberger's fantasy value.
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 06:01:00 PM

Max Starks (ACL surgery) will start at left tackle in Saturday's game versus the Bills.

Starks said last week that he wouldn't be ready for game action for "awhile," so he's ahead of schedule. The veteran's return is a big boost for an offensive line that has had Ben Roethlisberger on the run through two preseason games.
Thu, Aug 23, 2012 01:59:00 PM

Steelers LT Max Starks (ACL surgery) has been activated from the camp/PUP list.

Starks can return to full practice on Friday, but won't suit up against the Colts on Sunday. With rookie LT Mike Adams sidelined with a "mild MCL sprain," Starks has a strong chance of starting in Week 1. For now, RT Marcus Gilbert is manning the blindside.
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 10:07:00 AM

Steelers LT Max Starks (ACL surgery) is expected to be activated from the camp PUP list within two weeks.

Starks will likely be immediately inserted into the starting lineup, pushing Marcus Gilbert back to the right side and allowing rookie Mike Adams the time he needs to develop.
Mon, Aug 13, 2012 01:15:00 AM

Steelers re-signed LT Max Starks to a one-year contract.

"It's a great day, doc gave me a great report! On my way to being game ready," Starks wrote on his Twitter page while announcing his new contract. Six months removed from a torn ACL, Starks will almost certainly be eased into training camp. Once he's back to football shape, the 30-year-old will provide a fallback plan on Ben Roethlisberger's blindside in case second-rounder Mike Adams needs more time to develop. Marcus Gilbert should be planted on the right side.
Tue, Jul 17, 2012 02:23:00 PM

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review believes the Steelers "won't consider" free agent OT Max Starks "until/if" rookie LT Mike Adams falters.

Starks would apparently only be an option at right tackle if Marcus Gilbert comes down with injury. GM Kevin Colbert recently said the Steelers were monitoring Starks' recovery from a torn ACL, but gave no indication a signing was close.
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 12:38:00 PM

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert says the team is monitoring the health of free agent OT Max Starks (ACL surgery).

Rookie Mike Adams is penciled in as the starting left tackle, but the team could still re-sign Starks if he can get back to full health. Starks rated as an above-average tackle last season, according to Pro Football Focus.
Sun, Jun 24, 2012 10:07:00 AM

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