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Jason Worilds | Linebacker

Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Age / DOB:  (25) / 3/3/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 262
College: Virginia Tech
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Coach Mike Tomlin expressed confidence in Jason Worilds as his starting right outside linebacker.
With James Harrison gone and no signs of a free agent signing, the job is Worilds' for now. The 2010 second-round pick has posted just 10 sacks in 42 career games, but did set a career-high of five last year when Harrison missed three games. There's some IDP sleeper appeal here if Worilds holds on to the job. Mar 19 - 10:00 AM
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette item hints that the Steelers were intent on drafting ILB Sean Lee with the 52nd pick in the 2010 draft, but coach Mike Tomlin stepped in to pound the table for Jason Worilds.

Worilds has been a disappointment, while 55th pick Lee is an All-Pro caliber player in Dallas. As NFL.com's Chris Wesseling noted, the item "Also hints at a divide not just on the field but between Tomlin and some members of the personnel department." The Steelers did not want to lose James Harrison because they don't have faith in Worilds. They were forced to cut Harrison for cap reasons.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mar 10 - 4:07 PM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review says the Steelers aren't "100 percent sold on" Jason Worilds as James Harrison's heir at outside linebacker.

Pittsburgh is concerned with Worilds' lack of experience and his inability to stay healthy, so the plan is to tap into the free-agent market to at least bring in some competition. The Steelers have "their eyes on at least three what can be considered young and underutilized free agent outside linebackers." Pittsburgh doesn't want to pay anyone more than $3-4 million annually. Victor Butler is an intriguing young name.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Mar 9 - 1:27 PM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

Steelers OLB Jason Worilds has been activated from the PUP list after missing most of camp with a wrist injury.

Worilds showed promise in 2011 spot duty, recording 38 tackles and three sacks across 12 games with seven starts. Although Chris Carter spent much of summer with the first-team defense, the Steelers figure to turn back to Worilds as their No. 3 outside linebacker behind James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley.
Wed, Aug 29, 2012 02:21:00 PM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

Steelers OLB Jason Worilds (wrist surgery) still has no timetable for a return.

Worilds' wrist issue is proving to be much more severe than originally thought. He remains on the active/PUP list even though he claimed he just had a "cleanup" procedure more than two months ago. Second-year man Chris Carter has been filling in for James Harrison (knee) with the first-stringers.
Related: Chris Carter
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 09:34:00 AM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

Steelers OLB Jason Worilds is expected to be sidelined another month after undergoing wrist surgery this offseason.

It's the first we've heard of any wrist issue for Worilds, who missed four games early last season due to a quad injury. It's too early to tell if he will start training camp on the PUP list. The 2010 second-round pick projects as the third outside linebacker behind James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley this season.
Source: Jim Wexel on Twitter
Thu, Jun 7, 2012 12:34:00 PM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

Steelers OLB Jason Worilds, filling in for LaMarr Woodley (hamstring), had two of the three sacks on Colt McCoy in Thursday's game.

The 2010 second-rounder added several more hurries in his fourth career start. Worilds continues to get better each week, giving the Steelers reason to believe he can succeed James Harrison in the long run. Credit underrated GM Kevin Colbert, who builds from within as well as any organization in the NFL.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 08:38:00 AM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

Steelers OLB Jason Worilds (quad) resumed practicing on Thursday.

The Steelers will go with Lawrence Timmons outside and Larry Foote inside again this week. Worilds could give them an alternative outside next week if range becomes an issue at linebacker.
Source: Washington Observer-Reporter
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 06:58:00 PM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

Steelers OLB Jason Worilds is sidelined by a left thigh strain.

The injury comes at the worst possible time. Worilds is the direct backup to James Harrison, who will be out multiple weeks after undergoing eye surgery. The severity of Worilds' strain is unknown, but it's costing him a big opportunity.
Source: ESPN.com
Wed, Oct 5, 2011 08:06:00 AM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

Steelers LBs coach Keith Butler hopes to get second-year OLB Jason Worilds more involved on defense this season.

Worilds has a lightning-quick first step and added muscle this spring. "He's one of those guys we need to get in, especially early in the season," said Butler. "He needs to get our confidence and, if he does, we'll put him in there." Ideally, the former second-round pick could spell James Harrison some this season. Harrison is 33 years old and coming off double back surgery.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Fri, Aug 5, 2011 12:00:00 AM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

Steelers OLB Jason Worilds left Thursday's game in the second quarter with a knee injury.

The special teamer is considered questionable to return. Worilds was ruled out for the game in the third quarter, which suggests a multi-week injury.
Thu, Dec 23, 2010 09:31:00 PM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

Steelers rookie OLB Jason Worilds will make his preseason debut Saturday night against the Giants.

Worilds has battled a hamstring injury for much of camp, aggravating it a few weeks ago. The explosive pass rusher is ticketed for reserve duty this year.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Fri, Aug 20, 2010 09:21:00 PM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

Steelers rookie LB Jason Worilds aggravated his hamstring injury in Monday's morning practice.

It was his first practice back after missing a week. Worilds was able to practice a bit in the afternoon, but was limited. A terrific if raw talent, Worilds needs to get in as many reps as possible. The injury is holding him back.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tue, Aug 10, 2010 12:13:00 PM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

Steelers signed rookie OLB Jason Worilds, the No. 52 overall pick, to a four-year contract.

Worilds possesses the burst, speed, and athleticism to be a big-time edge rusher eventually, but he's a project after underachieving at Virginia Tech. His production didn't come close to matching his ability. In Pittsburgh, Worilds is expected to start out on special teams. A James Harrison or LaMarr Woodley injury would likely push him into the regular lineup.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Wed, Jul 28, 2010 08:29:00 PM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

Coach Mike Tomlin is encouraged by the progress second-rounder Jason Worilds has made in switching from defensive end to outside linebacker.

"There is very little hesitation in his movement," said Tomlin. "He is decisive, and that shows a level of understanding. I am excited about what he has done at that standpoint at this juncture." The eventual successor to James Harrison, the athletic Worilds will be relegated to special teams duty as a rookie.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sat, Jun 12, 2010 12:54:00 PM

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