Brett Keisel

Brett Keisel

46-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
 Free Agent  
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Released by the Steelers in March of 2015.
DEFree Agent
Triceps
March 9, 2015
The Steelers have released Keisel (triceps), the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
ANALYSIS
The 36-year-old defensive end saw action in 12 games, starting four, for the Steelers last season before sustaining a season-ending triceps tear in Week 13. ESPN.com notes that Keisel indicated last month that he was working his way back from the triceps injury and was open to playing this coming season, though it's unclear how much interest he'll garner in free agency.
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Keisel, a long-time rock at defensive end in the Steelers' 3-4 defense, was re-signed late in training camp and will compete for a starting role. He amassed 29 tackles and four sacks in 12 games in 2013, but as a 3-4 end, he doesn't have as much fantasy appeal as most of his 4-3 brethren.
Keisel managed to stave off injuries and 2011 first round draft pick Cameron Heyward in 2012, turning his a career high 4.5 sacks. He enters 2103 in the final year of his five year contract with Pittsburgh.
Brett "The Diesel" Keisel recorded 48 tackles, three sacks and one fumble recovery in 2011, but has struggled with injuries throughout his career. He has missed 14 games over the past four seasons and could see competition for playing time in 2012 from 2011 first round draft pick Cameron Heyward.
Keisel had one the better years statistically for his career in 2009 with 54 tackles and three sacks. It's not enough to get him into consideration in most fantasy circles, but he provides quality defense on the field.
Various injuries limited Keisel to 10 regular season games in 2008. He provides strong play at defensive end, but he is far from being an elite option from the fantasy perspective.
Keisel may see his fantasy value increase in 2007 more than any other Pittsburgh defender. The team is looking to devise schemes freeing up Keisel as both a down lineman and as a linebacker. In a year when the Steelers drafted two linebackers in the first two rounds, Keisel could wind up being the biggest IDP sleeper on the team. He had 5.5 sacks and a fumble recovery as a down lineman in 2006.
Keisel will try to make the transition from backup defensive end/special teams star to starting defensive end following the free-agent flight of Kimo von Oelhoffen to the Jets. He has better speed than von Oelhoffen, but the end position requires a player to stay at home and help control the running lanes. He could pick up a few sacks, but he's probably not worth an IDP pick right now. That could change, however, depending upon how smoothly he acclimates himself to his new role.
Keisel the Diesel has enjoyed most of his NFL success as a special teams player, and that doesn't figure to change much in 2005.
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DEPittsburgh Steelers
Triceps
December 31, 2014
Keisel (torn triceps) finished the season on injured reserve.
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Triceps
December 1, 2014
Keisel (torn triceps) has been placed on IR by the Steelers, ESPN.com reports.
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Triceps
November 30, 2014
The Steelers believe Keisel suffered a torn triceps during Sunday's loss to the Saints, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.
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DEPittsburgh Steelers
November 10, 2014
Keisel had two tackles (one solo), including a sack, in Pittsburgh's 20-13 loss to the Jets on Sunday.
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Knee
October 20, 2014
Keisel (knee) failed to record a tackle but did have an interception in the Steelers' 30-23 win against Houston on Monday night.
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