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USA Today
29-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
70 days until the Texans' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No.70?
Who is the G.O.A.T. at No. 70? The Houston Texans are less than 100 days away from kicking off the 2025 season in Los Angeles against the Rams at SoFi Stadium and we're counting down the days until a victory ensues on the west coast. Texans Wire will each day tell you which player has worn the number of the day leading up to kickoff and pick the player who ensured the number best during their time at NRG Stadium. As for today, let's take a look at who has won No. 72 since the inaugural season in 2002. Texans players to wear No. 70 No. 70 currently belongs to offensive lineman Juice Scurggs, who could be fighting for a roster spot after two underwhelming seasons. Scurggs, whom the Texans traded up for in 2023 out of Penn State, was expected the long-term starting center after an All-Big Ten season. So far, he's struggled to maintain consistency at both center and right guard. Entering training camp, former New England Patriots lineman Jake Andrew is seeing the most action at center, while fellow third-year lineman Jarrett Patterson is seeing reps with the 2s. At right guard, Tytus Howard has shifted into the starting role next to former second-round pick Blake Fisher. At left guard, former first-round pick Laken Tomlinson seems settled into the starting role. This isn't to say Scurggs won't see action or be on the chopping block, but everything is on the table after two underwhelming campaigns to start his Texans' tenure. Scuggs will need a stellar fall camp to prove he's worthy of starting action in a pivotal year for the franchise and his tenure here. Best Player: Fred Weary Weary didn't excel on the offensive line, but he was a stable backup for seven seasons. A member of the inaugural draft class, Weary started 43 games over his time with the Texans. He was limited in 2004 and 2005 due to injury, but he returned to start under new coach Gary Kubiak in 2006 and 2007. There's nothing special to write about regarding Weary's tenure in Houston, but he was part of the initial draft class that debuted in 2002. He's also the longest-tenured player with the number, so that counts for something, right?
USA Today
29-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers countdown to kickoff — No. 70: a history of the number and who wore it best
The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we're at 70 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. In the spirit of the countdown, we're taking a look at the history of No. 70 and the player who wore it best. Current Steelers No. 70 wearer: N/A There isn't a current wearer of No. 70 on the Steelers roster — and for good reason, as the jersey was officially retired in 1964 out of respect for one of Pittsburgh's legendary defenders from the 1950s and early 1960s. Best No. 70 in Steelers history: DT Ernie Stautner Stautner is the best (and only) wearer of No. 70 in Steelers history. He was drafted with the 22nd overall pick in the second round of the 1950 NFL Draft. Stautner played for the Steelers from 1950 to 1963, appearing in 173 games — 143 of which came as starts. He was named first-team All-Pro once, second-team All-Pro four times, and made nine Pro Bowls. Arguably the most important player of the organization's first quarter-century of existence, Stautner became the first Steeler to have his jersey retired — on October 25, 1964, during halftime of a matchup against the Eagles. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
