Deshea Townsend

NFL analyst and former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis holds a Jose Cuervo Platino box with his image on it after he signed it at his birthday party, “Living Notoriously Well with Jose Cuervo Super Bowl Celebration” sponsored by Jose Cuervo at the Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace early March 8, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bettis turned 37 on February 16. Looks like his pals came out in full force to celebrate his birthday! Jerome Bettis celebrates his birthday Cuervo Style Tayvon Banks, Ryan Weigel and Sonny Moore Deshea Townsend of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws the peace sign player Melvin Fowler holds ... Read Full Story

It looks as if it’s going to be another one of those types of weeks for the Steelers, as Mike Tomlin told the media today there are a number of starters that may miss the game due to injury. Right now for sure DE Brett Keisel is out with a sprained MCL. He may miss up to three games with the injury that took place vs the Bengals. CB Deshea Townsend is doubtful with a hammy, and Bryant McFadden is questionable as he tries to come back from a broken forearm. Left tackle Marvel Smith is uncertain due to his ailing back. Running back ... Read Full Story

Cornerback Deshea Townsend of the Pittsburgh Steelers is the GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Week for games played on Dec. 4-8. Townsend was selected from among five finalists by voters on NFL.com/gmc. The other finalists were linebacker Gerald Hayes of the Arizona Cardinals, safety Danieal Manning of the Chicago Bears, linebacker Shaun Phillips of the San Diego Chargers and safety Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens. After the regular season, five players will be nominated for GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Year honors. Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com/gmc throughout the month of January. Read Full Story

Week 2: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns TV/Radio: 8:15 PM EST, WKYC Channel 3, WMMS FM 100.7 Weather: Cloudy and windy. Forecasted to be 85 degrees at kickoff. WSW winds at 25-45 MPH. Injuries: PIT: Doubtful - Deshea Townsend, CB; Probable - Ben Roethlisberger, QB CLE: Out - Sean Jones, S; Martin Rucker, TE; Doubtful - Donte Stallworth, WR; Ryan Tucker, G; Questionable - Joshua Cribbs, WR; Rex Hadnot, G; Brodney Pool, S; Probable - Kris Griffin, LB; Kamerion Wimbley, LB ** I am not quite sure why, but it definitely seems that last night’s Buckeye loss has shed a poor light on tonight’s ... Read Full Story

DeShea Townsend is one of the oldest Steelers on the roster. In his case, wisdom comes with age. He knew Tony Homo was bound to choke with the game on the line (like he ALWAYS does) and DeShea took advantage. And we got a huge win. Game notes follow: Homo didn't choke. The Cowboys just couldn't take any more December Pittsburgh weather. He intentionally threw that ball for an interception to get back in the warm locker room, winning the game be damned. Championship teams win games against good opponents even when they don't play their best. If we win the Super Bowl it ... Read Full Story