32. Joey Porter

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A backup as a rookie in 1999, Joey Porter became the Pittsburgh Steelers starting Right Outside Linebacker in his second season, and it would not take long for the pass-rusher to capture the hearts of the Steelers fanbase.

Porter had 10.5 Sacks in that aforementioned second season, and he would have his best year in 2002, where he went to his first Pro Bowl and was a First Team All-Pro for the first and only time. The Linebacker would return to the Pro Bowl in both 2004 and 2005, and in the following season, he helped lead the Steelers to win the Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks. Porter played one more year with Pittsburgh and was released afterward in a cost-cutting move.

Porter signed with the Miami Dolphins and would go to his fourth Pro Bowl there. As a Steeler, Porter had 60.0 Sacks and 75 Tackles for Loss.

The Bullet Points

Position: Linebacker
Acquired: Selected in the 3rd Round, 73rd Overall in the NFL Draft 4/17/99.
Departed: Released 3/1/07.
Games Played: 122
Notable Statistics:
106 Games Started
10 Interceptions
214 Interception Return Yards
1 Interception Return Touchdown
17 Forced Fumbles
8 Fumble Recoveries
88 Fumble Recovery Yards
2 Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
60.0 Quarterback Sacks
448 Combined Tackles
339 Solo Tackles
129 Assisted Tackles
75 Tackles for Loss
10 Quarterback Hits*
81 Approximate Value

10 Playoff Games
1 Forced Fumble
6.0 Quarterback Sacks*
41 Combined Tackles
27 Solo Tackles
14 Assisted Tackles
6 Tackles for Loss

*Quarterback Hits became a statistic in 2006.
Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Champion (XL)
First Team All-Pro (2002)
Second Team All-Pro (2004 & 2005)
Pro Bowl (2002, 2004 & 2005)

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