Steelers agreed to a restructured contract with RT Willie Colon. Colon was due a $4.5 million base salary in 2012, but $3.8 million of it will now be pro-rated over the next four years as a bonus. Colon was a candidate for release after tearing his triceps in Week 1 last season and missing all of 2010 with a torn Achilles. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported earlier on Tuesday that Colon is "recovered and is ready to return to play."

According to NFL.com, Steelers RT Willie Colon is "not willing" to take a pay-cut. Colon is due $4.5 million in 2012 after tearing his triceps in Week 1 last season. He missed all of 2010 with a torn Achilles' tendon. It's unclear if the Steelers are planning to ask Colon to take a pay-cut, but the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported in January he would be back.

Willie Colon and Marcus Gilbert are expected to be the Steelers' starting tackles in 2012, with Colon on the right side and Gilbert on the left. Colon missed all of 2010 with a torn Achilles', and all but Week 1 in 2011 with a torn right triceps. We suppose the silver lining is that he'll be long removed from the Achilles' injury by 2012. A 14-game starter at right tackle as a rookie, Gilbert was graded by Pro Football Focus as the Steelers' top pass protector. He's had limited left-tackle experience dating back to college.

Steelers placed RT Willie Colon (triceps) on injured reserve, ending his season. Colon underwent surgery Tuesday. He also missed the entire 2010 coming off Achilles' surgery. The 28-year-old was in the first year of a five-year, $29 million contract signed after the lockout was lifted. It's fair to wonder if the Steelers will move on in 2012. It's time to find long-term answers at both tackle spots.

Steelers RT Willie Colon will miss the remainder of the season with a torn triceps muscle, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora. It's the second straight season he'll miss. Colon is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday morning. Arguably the Steelers' best offensive lineman, Colon will be sorely missed, especially after Pittsburgh was worked for four sacks, four forced fumbles, and three interceptions by the Ravens in Week 1. The Steelers will now have liabilities at both tackle positions. Both 2010 starters Flozell Adams and Max Starks are free agents, though it's anyone's guess as to the condition of either.

The agent for Steelers RT Willie Colon revealed Monday that his client has a torn triceps muscle and is likely to miss the rest of the season. Colon is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday morning. Colon is arguably the Steelers' best offensive lineman, so it's a big blow after Pittsburgh was hammered for four sacks, four forced fumbles, and three interceptions by Baltimore in Week 1. LT Jonathan Scott was tortured by Ravens RE Terrell Suggs, and the Steelers will now have liabilities at both tackle positions. 2010 starters Flozell Adams and Max Starks are both free agents, though it's unclear if either is in good shape. Starks reported to camp in terrible physical condition after offseason neck surgery. Flozell "The Hotel" was released on July 29.

Steelers RT Willie Colon suffered an arm injury in Sunday's loss to the Ravens, sources tell The Sideline View's Adam Caplan. The Steelers reported no significant injuries in the postgame Sunday, so this comes as a surprise. Caplan hears that the injury is to Colon's triceps and adds that the Steelers may have to consider re-signing Flozell Adams. Colon was signed to a five-year, $29 million contract in late July.

Steelers agreed to terms with OT Willie Colon on a five-year, $29 million contract. Colon was an underrated pass protector before suffering a torn Achilles last summer. The Steelers are confident that he's ready to play, and linemen often recover from the injury better than skill-position players. Colon has only played the right side in Pittsburgh, so the Steelers will likely explore other options to replace Max Starks on the blindside.

In addition to the Steelers, three other teams are reportedly in the running for free agent T/G Willie Colon -- the Bears, Bills, and Seahawks. Colon wants to return to Pittsburgh, but his market is heating up. We've heard on more than one occasion that the Bears are serious contenders for Colon, who would play guard in Chicago. The Seahawks have an opening at left guard. Buffalo has had offensive line deficiencies for as long as we can remember.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports free agent RT Willie Colon is surprisingly high on the Steelers' priority list this week. Re-signing Ike Taylor tops the list, but Colon isn't far behind. The Steelers have been reluctant to meet his asking price on a long-term deal in the past. It's hard to believe they'd go overboard on guaranteed money now that Colon is coming off an Achilles tear.