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Rod Woodson's Heartbreak: Steelers Let Go, Ravens Triumph

6/14/2025

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Rod Woodson, a Hall of Fame cornerback, faced a heartbreaking exit from the Pittsburgh Steelers after a decade, as the team offered him a mere fleeting contract during free agency in 1997. Despite his loyalty, he found triumph with the Baltimore Ravens, clinching a Super Bowl, casting a shadow on how Pittsburgh treats its legends.

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Story summary

Rod Woodson, a Hall of Fame cornerback, faced a heartbreaking exit from the Pittsburgh Steelers after a decade, as the team offered him a mere fleeting contract during free agency in 1997. Despite his loyalty, he found triumph with the Baltimore Ravens, clinching a Super Bowl, casting a shadow on how Pittsburgh treats its legends.