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Justin King | Defensive Back

Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Age / DOB:  (26) / 5/11/1987
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 197
College: Penn State
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Steelers signed CB Justin King to a reserve/futures contract.
King latched on with the Steelers late in the season when starters Ike Taylor and Keenan Lewis were injured. The local product will be part of the offseason program, but is far from guaranteed a 2013 roster spot. His on-field performance over the last two seasons has been among the worst in the league. Jan 16 - 11:14 AM
Source: Mark Kaboly on Twitter

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Justin King - DB - Steelers

Steelers signed CB Justin King.

The Steelers are absolutely desperate for corner help. Starters Ike Taylor (leg) and Keenan Lewis (hip) are both very questionable for Week 16, as is top backup Cortez Allen (hip). They ended last week's loss to the Cowboys with Curtis Brown and Josh Victorian as their base corners. King was nothing short of woeful while playing for the Colts last season, but at least brings 38 games of NFL experience to the table.
Source: Ed Bouchette on Twitter
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 10:49:00 AM
Justin King - DB - Steelers

Colts released CB Justin King.

King won the Colts' nickel job in camp, but was off to a rough start before coming down with a groin injury. He made 12 starts for the Rams last season, tallying 58 tackles and one interception. He should find work before season's end.
Tue, Oct 9, 2012 07:02:00 PM
Justin King - DB - Steelers

Colts CB Justin King is week to week with a groin injury.

King joins Vontae Davis (ankle) as questionable for Week 5 when the Colts come out of their bye against the Packers. King is the No. 3 corner behind Davis and Jerraud Powers.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Tue, Sep 25, 2012 09:09:00 AM
Justin King - DB - Steelers

Justin King has won the Colts' nickel corner job.

King was one of the worst corners in the league last year when pressed into a starting role outside. The Colts will try to hide him in the slot while Vontae Davis and Jerraud Powers man the top two spots.
Source: Mike Chappell on Twitter
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 12:21:00 PM
Justin King - DB - Steelers

Colts DC Greg Manusky said Justin King has taken the lead in the left cornerback battle.

It's a bad sign that 2010 third-rounder Kevin Thomas has been unable to hold onto the gig. King has elite speed, but lacks physicality and graded out as the worst corner in the league last season by Pro Football Focus. This Colts secondary will be one for fantasy owners to attack this season.
Related: Kevin Thomas
Source: George Bremer on Twitter
Thu, Aug 2, 2012 04:47:00 PM
Justin King - DB - Steelers

Colts signed CB Justin King, formerly of the Rams.

The 2008 fourth-rounder was routinely toasted in coverage while playing through groin, ankle, and shoulder injuries as a fill-in for starter Ron Bartell last season. If he's healthy following post-season shoulder surgery, King will add much-needed experience to a green secondary in Indy.
Fri, Jun 8, 2012 12:52:00 PM
Justin King - DB - Steelers

Free agent CB Justin King worked out for the Colts on Friday.

Thrust into the starting lineup after St. Louis lost Ron Bartell for the year in Week 1 last season, King struggled with injuries and was routinely burned. He graded out as Pro Football Focus' worst corner. He'd be a pure depth signing for Indy.
Related: Colts
Source: Howard Balzer on Twitter
Mon, May 21, 2012 08:49:00 AM
Justin King - DB - Steelers

Rams CB Justin King needs surgery on his injured shoulder.

Thrust into the starting lineup after the Rams lost Ronald Bartell for the season in Week 1, King has been inactive each of the past two weeks. Consistently burned this season, King has graded out as the worst cornerback in football by Pro Football Focus. The surgery may hold King out of Organized Team Activities this offseason, hurting his chances of impressing a coaching staff.
Source: Tony Softli on Twitter
Mon, Dec 26, 2011 02:05:00 PM
Justin King - DB - Steelers

Rams CB Justin King (ankle) is questionable for Week 11 after missing practice on Thursday and Friday.

It's par for the course for St. Louis, who has placed a staggering nine cornerbacks on injured reserve since the beginning of training camp. If King can't go, Nate Ness, who was signed off the practice squad just four days ago, will be forced to start opposite journeyman Rod Hood.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Sat, Nov 19, 2011 10:30:00 AM
Justin King - DB - Steelers

Rams CB Justin King left Sunday's loss to the Cowboys with a groin injury and did not return.

The Rams' secondary is absolutely in tatters. King's injury left them with just Al Harris, Josh Gordy and Rod Hood as healthy corners. Bradley Fletcher, Rob Bartell and Jerome Murphy are all done for the season.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Mon, Oct 24, 2011 12:27:00 PM
Justin King - DB - Steelers

Justin King is expected to start in place of LCB Ron Bartell (fractured neck) going forward.

King is a 2008 fourth-round pick that goes just 5'11/188. He's more of a speed corner than a physical player, which could be an issue if Hakeem Nicks (knee) suits up tonight. Either way, Eli Manning has a plus matchup as he tries to snap out of his doldrums.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Mon, Sep 19, 2011 09:18:00 AM
Justin King - DB - Steelers

Rams re-signed CB Justin King.

King was headed for restricted free agency after playing eight games in sub-packages last season. If the Rams upgrade at corner, King may have to battle to keep his roster spot next season.
Thu, Mar 3, 2011 04:51:00 PM
Justin King - DB - Steelers

Rams extended original pick tenders to CB Justin King, WR Laurent Robinson, and OG Renardo Foster as restricted free agents.

We were under the impression King was an exclusive rights free agent after earning just $395,000 last season, but the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says otherwise. Foster is a three-year vet and real restricted free agent. He struggled in 137 snaps at tackle last year. Robinson will eventually be a UFA.
Related: Laurent Robinson, Renardo Foster
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Thu, Mar 3, 2011 09:29:00 AM
Justin King - DB - Steelers

Rams CB Justin King started in place of Ron Bartell (thigh) in Sunday's loss to the 49ers.

Bartell tested the thigh in warmups but couldn't get to top speed. His status for Week 5 against the Vikings is up in the air.
Related: Ron Bartell
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Mon, Oct 5, 2009 10:46:00 AM

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