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The Steelers have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
The Pittsburgh Steelers set aside their angst toward the Ravens — until Sunday, that is — to express messages of thanks to all their supportive fans.
Instead of playing tonight, the NFL moved their Thanksgiving matchup to Sunday because of the COVID-19 outbreak in Baltimore on a short week.
Let's eat 🍽#HappyThanksgiving pic.twitter.com/AE0RsFAdHz
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours!🦃 pic.twitter.com/wnTPMTNUn5
— BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) November 26, 2020
Tackle Zach “Hulk” Banner got his parents in on his tweet. Banner has something extra to be thankful for this season. He was placed on injured reserve after tearing his ACL in the first game of the season but can now walk brace-less.
I’m extremely thankful for my parents, and grateful that the rehab process has been going so well. I’m 2 weeks into walking without a brace and we just did a 3 mile walk together to celebrate. I hope everyone has a great and safe Thanksgiving.
-Hulk pic.twitter.com/pULreMEJNF
— Zach Banner (@ZBNFL) November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving!! So much to be thankful for on this amazing day! Everyone be safe and enjoy and cherish every moment with friends and family! #Grateful 🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Alex Highsmith (@highsmith34) November 26, 2020
Thankful for my TEAMMATES and FAMILY 💯
— Diontae Johnson (@Juiceup__3) November 26, 2020
Thankful for @CamHeyward @_TJWatt @Bud_Dupree @DOCnation_7 Y’all make our job easy on the backend! 😂
— Mike Hilton (@MikeHilton_28) November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁 🤟🏾
— Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽
— Deon Cain (@cainera1_) November 26, 2020
Even the newbie, linebacker Avery Williamson, got in the action.
Thankful for the @steelers 😎🙌🏽 All Love Baby!!!!!
— Avery Williamson (@AWilliamson54) November 26, 2020
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The new Steelers linebacker will fit in just fine in Pittsburgh.
Avery Williamson struck gold on Sunday when he was informed he was being traded from the worst to the best.
“Going to an undefeated team is kinda crazy,” Williamson said in an interview with Barstool Sports’ Joey Mulinaro. “But everyone [Jets teammates] was super supportive. I’m gonna miss my guys.”
Williamson comes to Pittsburgh as a player who already embodies the Steelers Way — he is confident about his talents but remains humble.
“I’m a tackling machine. I get to the rock. I’m always trying to get the ball out. I’m gonna make stuff happen — whether it’s a forced fumble, a sack, TFL… I feel like this team is set up for linebackers to make a lot of plays.”
“I haven’t been part of the seven wins that they’ve accomplished,” said Williamson. “I’m just ready to get to work with these guys, get to know them and learn this playbook — share some sweat with these guys.”
The Steelers are on the right path, but Williamson fully understands that there’s a long road ahead for the team.
“The job isn’t finished until we get that Lombardi,” he said.
The seven-year veteran has 546 tackles (26 for loss) and 14.5 sacks. He also has four interceptions, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 17 pass breakups.
Though he’s only a “rental,” Avery Williamson will fit in just fine in Pittsburgh.
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