PITTSBURGH (AP) - Newly signed Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Trai Turner just wants to fit in on a revamped line.
The Steelers signed the eight-year veteran to a one-year contract after minicamp last month. The team had a significant hole along the offensive line following the surprise release of longtime right guard David DeCastro.
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