November 17, 2008 Troy Polamalu scored a touchdown after picking up a loose ball on the last play of the game in the Steelers' 11-10 win over San Diego, but the lateral was incorrectly called an illegal forward pass, so the score did not count. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the call meant the difference of millions of dollars to gamblers who bet on the Steelers to cover the spread, which was five points.
November 1, 2008 Troy Polamalu's wife has given birth to a baby boy Friday, according to the Beaver County Times. They have named their new son Paisios.
October 31, 2008 Troy Polamalu's status for Monday's game at Washington is uncertain as his wife is close to delivering a baby boy, according to the Beaver County Times.
October 22, 2008 Troy Polamalu is expected to practice today and play Sunday against the Giants, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is dealing with a concussion, suffered in Week 7 against Cincinnati. Coach Mike Tomlin said, "As of right now, we anticipate him playing. Tests are favorable at this point. He's slated to practice tomorrow. We'll see how he goes."
October 21, 2008 Troy Polamalu suffered a head injury last weekend against Cincinnati, but is expected to play in Week 8 against the defending champion Giants, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
