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Willie Colon | Guard

Team: New York Jets
Age / DOB:  (30) / 4/9/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 315
College: Hofstra
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The Jets will use Willie Colon as their starting left guard.
It was Colon's position in Pittsburgh, where he graded out as a top-15 run-blocking guard and top-25 pass blocker in Pro Football Focus' 2012 ratings. The Jets' O-Line is coming together. We expect it to read like this: LT D'Brickashaw Ferguson, LG Colon, C Nick Mangold, RG Brian Winters, RT Austin Howard. Apr 27 - 12:31 AM
Source: ESPN New York

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Willie Colon - G - Jets

Jets signed OG Willie Colon to a one-year, $1.2 million contract.

Pro Football Focus graded Colon as a top-15 run-blocking guard and top-25 pass-blocking guard in 2012, but charted him with the most penalties in the league at the position. Turning 30 in April, Colon figures to replace Brandon Moore as the Jets' starting right guard. New York now has four starting offensive linemen in place: LT Brick Ferguson, C Nick Mangold, RG Colon, and RT Austin Howard.
Related: Steelers
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Mar 15 - 3:52 PM
Willie Colon - G - Jets

Steelers released OG Willie Colon.

The seven-year vet was designated a June 1 release, allowing the Steelers to spread his cap hit over the next two seasons. The move clears $5.5 million in 2013 space. Despite the "June 1" designation, Colon can immediately sign with any team. With experience at both guard and tackle, Colon should have a nice market in the second wave of free agency provided his troublesome knees check out.
Related: Steelers
Source: Gerry Dulac on Twitter
Mar 12 - 1:16 PM
Willie Colon - G - Jets

Per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers' re-signing of LG Ramon Foster "casts doubt" on Willie Colon's future with the team.

Colon, Pittsburgh's incumbent left guard, is owed a $5.5 million salary. Beat writer Ed Bouchette has speculated Colon could be designated a post-June 1 cut, allowing the Steelers to spread out his cap hit over the 2013 and 2014 seasons. If so, we wouldn't be surprised if Colon reunited with Bruce Arians in Arizona.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mar 11 - 3:22 PM
Willie Colon - G - Jets

The Steelers have told LG Willie Colon they do not plan to cut him or request a pay cut.

It's a surprise considering Colon's seemingly chronic knee woes and constant penalties. He's due $5.5 million in 2013 and the Steelers appear to have a capable in-house replacement in Kelvin Beachum. We wouldn't consider Colon out of the woods just yet.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mar 7 - 10:36 AM
Willie Colon - G - Jets

The Steelers have not approached LG Willie Colon about taking a pay cut.

Colon is due $5.5 million in the third year of a five-year deal, and Pittsburgh is expected to release him as they search for more athletic linemen. His release would save the team $1.9 million on the cap. Colon performed well, but a knee injury cut his season short. The soon-to-be 30-year-old should have no problem finding work if released. The Bears showed interest in Colon prior to 2011.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Feb 24 - 9:30 AM
Willie Colon - G - Jets

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette expects the Steelers to release LG Willie Colon this offseason.

Although Colon blocked well when he wasn't being penalized in 2012, his season ended on injured reserve with recurring knee injuries and the Post-Gazette calls it Colon's "last straw" as a Steeler. The Steelers are expected to hand left guard to 2012 seventh-round pick Kelvin Beachum. Colon is owed a $5.5 million salary in 2013. His release would save $1.9 million under the cap.
Related: Kelvin Beachum
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jan 13 - 8:34 AM
Willie Colon - G - Jets

Steelers placed LG Willie Colon (knee surgery) on injured reserve, ending his season.

It's the third consecutive season ended on injured reserve for the 29-year-old. Making his NFL debut, first-round rookie RG David DeCastro was a bright spot in the Steelers' Week 15 loss to the Cowboys. DeCastro and LG Ramon Foster are more than adequate enough if Pittsburgh balks at paying Colon's $5.5 million salary for 2013.
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 03:40:00 PM
Willie Colon - G - Jets

Steelers LG Willie Colon is out "several" weeks following knee surgery.

Colon isn't expected to play again this season unless the Steelers make the playoffs. It's a major blow to the line as Colon had graded out as a top-10 guard this season. The Steelers could now either insert David DeCastro at right guard and kick Ramon Foster to the left side, or they could bring in Doug Legursky at center and move Maurkice Pouncey to left guard.
Source: Ed Bouchette on Twitter
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 12:21:00 PM
Willie Colon - G - Jets

Steelers LG Willie Colon (knee) is not expected to play again this season.

Per beat writer Gerry Dulac, the Steelers' "plan" is now to have Maurkice Pouncey close out the season at left guard, with Doug Legursky at center. Colon aggravated a lingering knee injury in Sunday's Week 14 loss to San Diego and did not return. He is under contract for 2013 for a fairly pricey $5.5 million.
Source: Gerry Dulac on Twitter
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 06:15:00 PM
Willie Colon - G - Jets

Steelers LG Willie Colon left Sunday's Week 14 game against the Chargers in the first half with a knee injury.

It looks like an aggravation of the injury that caused Colon to miss the last two games. Maurkice Pouncey has moved to left guard and Doug Legursky has come on at center.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 02:23:00 PM
Willie Colon - G - Jets

Steelers LG Willie Colon (knee) will return to the starting lineup in Week 14.

Colon is listed as probable after missing the last two games. Although he could afford to cut down on his penalties, Pro Football Focus has graded Colon as a top-ten guard this season as both a run and pass blocker.
Source: Associated Press
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 03:47:00 PM
Willie Colon - G - Jets

Steelers LG Willie Colon (knee) expects to return to the starting lineup in Week 13.

Colon's knee was well enough for him to be active on Sunday, but he didn't start. His return will be a welcome sight for a Steelers' offensive line that lost RT Mike Adams to an ankle injury against the Browns. Fill-in left guard Doug Legursky looked extremely uncomfortable away from his natural center spot.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 10:29:00 PM
Willie Colon - G - Jets

Steelers LG Willie Colon (knee) will not start Sunday's Week 12 game against the Browns.

Colon is active, but will only get on the field in an emergency situation. Veteran Doug Legursky draws the start. It's a tough matchup for the Steelers' running game as the Browns figure to crowd the box against Charlie Batch. Defensive tackles Phil Taylor and Ahtyba Rubin are among the most underrated run-stuffers in the league.
Source: Ed Bouchette on Twitter
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 12:48:00 PM
Willie Colon - G - Jets

New Steelers OC Todd Haley says LG Willie Colon was "born" to play guard and his start to training camp has reportedly been "nothing short of sensational."

A right tackle his first six NFL seasons, Colon began camp by "flattening" ILB Lawrence Timmons in practice. "Oh my God. He's a dog, man," C Maurkice Pouncey said. "He's a big dude in there, man -- a monster in there." Listed at 315 pounds, Colon says he weighs 345 now, and it sounds like he's very comfortable playing at the increased weight. The Steelers' offensive line is trending up.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Fri, Aug 3, 2012 01:38:00 PM

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