Offensive guard Trai Essex tweeted that he has re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

I am ecstatic to announce that I am back with the @Steelers ! There is no place like #SteelerNation #EverydayIsABlessing

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Trai Essex (@TraiDay79) April 12, 2012

This will be Essex’s eighth season with the Steelers. He has was won two Super Bowls with the club and has played in 75 games, starting 28 over the course of his career for Pittsburgh.

Last season Essex played in 16 games starting three.