PRO
(103-28/9-0):
Was one of two key
free-agent acquisitions signed by the Steelers prior to the 2001
season...returned to his hometown after spending the first four years of his NFL
career in Jacksonville...can play both safety positions...adds experience and
speed to the defensive secondary...also is a standout special teams
player...re-signed on March 22, 2004, agreeing on a three-year
contract.
2005 (12-1/4-0): 9/11
vs. Tennessee: Played in 20 defensive snaps…registered one solo
tackle…9/18 at Houston: Played 33 defensive
snaps and made two solo tackles…9/25 vs. New England: Started the
game as the Patriots opened up in a three-tight end set…played 33 snaps and had
three solo tackles…also had two special teams tackles (one solo)…10/10 at San Diego: Saw extensive
action on special teams…played 15 snaps and recorded one tackle…10/16 vs. Jacksonville: Logged 20
snaps and recorded four tackles (three solo)…added two special teams tackles…10/23 at Cincinnati: Logged 10 plays
and recorded one solo tackle…also added one solo special teams tackle…left the
game with a hamstring injury…10/31 vs. Baltimore: Was inactive
with a hamstring injury…11/6 at Green Bay: Was inactive due
to a hamstring injury…11/13 vs. Cleveland: Was inactive
due to a hamstring injury…11/20 at Baltimore: Was inactive due
to hamstring injury…11/28 at Indianapolis: Was active
for the first time since Oct. 23 at Cincinnati…played on special teams and
recorded one solo special teams tackle…12/4
vs. Cincinnati: Played extensively on special teams and recorded one
tackle…logged one defensive play…12/11 vs. Chicago: Played in his
100th NFL game...logged only four plays but recorded a solo
tackle...added one special teams tackle…12/18 at Minnesota: Played on
special teams but did not record a tackle…logged three defensive snaps and
recorded one assisted tackle…12/24 at Cleveland: Logged 19 plays
and recorded two tackles (one solo) and a pass defense…added two special teams
tackles (one solo)…1/1 vs. Detroit: Played on special
teams…did not record a tackle…AFC Wild Card Game 1/8 at
Cincinnati: Played on defense and special teams…registered two solo
special teams tackles (three total)…AFC Divisional Game 1/15 at
Indianapolis: Played on special teams but did not record a tackle…AFC Championship Game 1/22 at
Denver: Saw action as a reserve on defense
and on special teams…recorded one solo special teams tackle…Super Bowl XL 2/5 vs. Seattle: Saw
action on special teams…left the game with a knee injury in the second quarter
and did not return.
2004
(3-0/0-0):
Appeared in three
games before a hamstring injury caused
him to miss the rest of the season...9/12 vs. Oakland: Finished with two solo tackles and
a forced fumble…was credited with one solo special teams tackle…logged 11
defensive plays...9/19 at
Baltimore:
Recorded one tackle…led the team with four special teams tackles (two
solo)...9/26 at Miami: Was inactive due to a groin
injury...10/10 vs.
Cleveland:
Played four defensive plays before leaving the game with a hamstring
injury…was credited with two special teams tackles...placed on reserve/injured
list.
2003
(15-15):
Moved into the
starting lineup as the Steelers' starting strong safety…performed solidly
despite returning from major knee surgery in January…was named the Steelers'
2003 Ed Block Courage Award winner for his impressive return from major-knee
surgery...finished with 96 total tackles (73 solo), which were third on the
team…also was credited with a sack, six passes defensed, three fumble recoveries
and a forced fumbles…9/7 vs. Baltimore: Played all 68
defensive snaps…registered seven total tackles (six solo)…also had two pass
defenses...10/12 at Denver: Recovered his first
fumble of the season in the third quarter…finished with four total tackles (all
solo)…logged 42 defensive plays...11/2 at Seattle: Registered his
first sack of the season in the fourth quarter…was also credited with six total
tackles (three solo)...11/9 vs.
Arizona: Led the
team with 11 total tackles (10 solo)…also was credited with two quarterback
hurries/pressures...11/17 at San
Francisco:
Recorded his second straight double-digit tackling
performance…finished with 10 total tackles (nine solo)...11/23 at Cleveland: Finished with eight total
tackles (seven solo)…also was credited with a forced fumble and a pass
defense…logged 25 defensive plays...12/7 vs. Oakland:
Led the team with nine total tackles (seven solo)...12/14 at N.Y. Jets: Recovered a fumble deep in
Steelers' territory to thwart a potential scoring drive…registered seven total
tackles (four solo)...12/28 at
Baltimore:
Recovered his third fumble of the season that set up a Steelers'
TD…finished with eight total tackles (six solo)…also was credited with one pass
defense…played 55 defensive snaps.
2002
(14-0/2-0):
Finished the season
with 32 total tackles (28 solo)...also was credited with one interception and a
half sack...was placed on the reserved/injured list Jan. 6, 2003, following knee
surgery as a result of an injury sustained in 2002 Wild Card game versus
Cleveland (1/5/03)...10/21 vs.
Indianapolis:
Collected his fifth career interception—third as a Steeler—for a
career-long 46-yard return…also was credited with six total tackles (five solo),
two quarterback hurries/pressures, three passes defensed and one special teams
tackle…logged 37 defensive plays...11/3 at Cleveland: Left the game at the end of
the first half with a hamstring injury and did not return…played four defensive
snaps...11/10 vs.
Atlanta: Saw
limited action because of a hamstring injury…played just two defensive
snaps...11/17 at
Tennessee:
Played 13 defensive snaps before leaving the game with a groin
injury…11/24 vs.
Cincinnati: Was
inactive because of his groin injury...12/1 at Jacksonville: Was inactive due to his
groin injury...12/8 vs.
Houston: Saw his
first game action in three weeks…12/23 at Tampa Bay: Registered a half sack for
his first sack of the season…also was credited with three solo tackles and two
passes defensed...12/29 vs.
Baltimore:
Finished with one solo tackle…also had one special teams assist...AFC
Wild Card Game 1/5 vs.
Cleveland:
Had one of the biggest plays of the game versus the Browns,
intercepting a Kelly Holcomb pass late in the third quarter…returned the
interception 14 yards before suffering a knee injury that forced him to miss the
rest of the game…finished with three solo tackles…also was credited with one
pass defense.
2001
(16-1/2-0):
Finished with 27
total tackles (22 solo) and was credited with two sacks for 19 yards...played
all 16 games and started one game (Oct. 14 at Kansas City)...collected two
interceptions and had nine passes defensed...also was credited with 20 special
teams tackles (12 solo)...10/14 at
Kansas City:
Earned his first start for his hometown team as a fifth defensive
back…logged 24 defensive plays…finished with three total tackles (all solo)...10/21 at Tampa Bay: Had one of his best days as
a Steeler…played extensively in the second half due to Brent Alexander's hip
injury…collected his first interception as a Steeler…also registered his first
Steelers sack…logged 45 defensive snaps…finished with five total tackles…also
had a quarterback hurry/pressure and one pass defense...10/29 vs. Tennessee: Logged 21 defensive plays…finished
with one tackle…also had two assists on special teams and forced a fumble on a
kickoff (recovered by John Fiala) that led to the Steelers' last TD...11/11 at Cleveland: Left the game in the first
half due to a neck injury and did not return…played one defensive snap…was
credited with two solo special teams tackles...11/25 at Tennessee: Recorded his second
interception and second sack of the season…played 17 defensive snaps…finished
with two tackles…also was credited with three special teams tackles...12/30 at Cincinnati: Recovered a fumble on the
opening kickoff and returned it 15 yards…played 47 defensive snaps…finished with
three total tackles (two solo)…also had two pass defenses...1/6 vs. Cleveland: Had a strong game on defense
and on special teams…finished with one solo tackle…also had two special teams
tackles and a fumble recovery on special teams...AFC
Divisional Playoff Game 1/20 vs.
Baltimore:
Finished with one tackle…also was credited with one pass defense…had
two special teams tackles...AFC Championship Game 1/27/02 vs. New
England:
Finished with two
solo tackles.
2000
(15-11): Started 11 games and had a
career-high 61 tackles (51 solo) after rebounding from an ankle injury that
sidelined him for virtually the entire 1999 season...9/3 at Cleveland: was
inactive (hamstring)...9/10 at
Baltimore:
Played in first game of year on special teams...9/17 vs. Cincinnati: Played on special teams,
making one tackle in 30th game of career...9/25 at Indianapolis: Played on defense and
special teams, taking over at free safety in third quarter when Rayna Stewart
was injured...10/1 vs.
Pittsburgh: Made
first NFL start at free safety in place of injured Rayna Stewart...10/16 at Tennessee: Started at free safety on
all 59 plays...made eight solo tackles...10/22 vs. Washington: Started at free safety in
35th NFL game and played all 54 plays, registering four tackles (two solo), one
quarterback pressure, one pass defense and his first career
interception...intercepted ball in end zone to end a Washington scoring
threat...10/29 at Dallas: Started at free safety and
played 53-of-59 plays, making eight tackles (seven solo) and one tackle on
special teams...11/12 vs.
Seattle: Started
at free safety and played all 66 plays...was credited with four solo tackles and
two quarterback hurries/pressures...11/19 at Pittsburgh: Moved to nickel back after
return of Rayna Stewart to starting lineup...saw action on 43-of-56 plays and
tied for team lead with seven tackles (six solo)...also was credited with a sack
(first of career), one forced fumble (first of career) and two quarterback
hurries/pressures...his forced fumble was recovered by Rayna Stewart and led to
a touchdown...added one special teams tackle...12/3 vs. Cleveland: Started at safety in nickel
defense in 40th NFL game and earned the defensive game ball...saw action on
35-of-42 plays...made three tackles (two solo), three passes defensed and
recovered a fumble caused by Kevin Hardy that set up a TD...also played on
special teams, registering two tackles...12/10 vs. Arizona: Received defensive game ball
along with Kevin Hardy…12/17 at Cincinnati:
Recorded his second interception of the season and returned it for 14
yards.
1999
(2-0/0-0): Served as team's nickel back for
first two games, coming in at safety, with Carnell Lake moving to cornerback…9/12 vs. San Francisco: Played 27 plays on defense
and made one tackle in the season opener...also played on special teams, with
one punt return for seven yards and one special teams tackle...9/19 at Carolina: Played on special teams
until suffering a fractured left ankle at the end of a 25-yard kickoff return in
the second quarter…placed on reserved/injured list on Sept. 20.
1998
(15-0/0-0): Played in the first 15 games until
suffering a sprained knee that caused him to miss the final game and both
playoff games…made 29 tackles (16 solo), three passes defensed and one
quarterback hurry/pressure…added 12 special teams tackles to rank fourth on the
squad…made four tackles in four different games…returned 18 kickoffs for 414
yards, (23.0 avg.) that ranked second on the team, including returns of 51 and
53 yards…also returned two punts for 26 yards…10/25 at Denver: Handled both punt and
kickoff return duties for injured Reggie Barlow...had a 17-yard punt return that
was the first of his pro career…11/8
vs. Cincinnati:
Had a 51-yard kickoff return on the opening kickoff and earned a
special teams game ball…11/22 at
Pittsburgh: Had
three kickoff returns for 86 yards, including a career-best 53-yarder to the
Steelers' 27-yard line…11/29 at
Cincinnati: Made
the first fumble recovery of his career at Bengals' 26-yard line on a
second-quarter kickoff...also made three special teams tackles…12/6 vs. Detroit: Saw the most action of the
season when he played 35 plays in nickel and dime defenses, making four
tackles...12/20 at
Minnesota: Led
team with three special teams tackles, despite suffering a sprained knee…was
inactive for regular-season finale and both playoff games.
1997
(11-0/1-0): Acquired with the first of two
second-round choices (50th pick overall) in the draft, and was the 11th
defensive back selected overall...played in 11 games with no starts
as a rookie…returned 10 kickoffs for 236 yards, a 23.6-yard average that was
second best on the team…made five tackles on defense (all solo) and ranked fifth
on club with 11 tackles on special teams…8/31 at Baltimore: Returned two kickoffs for 39
yards in his first NFL game before suffering a strained hamstring in second
quarter and leaving the game…played the next three games as a kickoff returner
and special teams performer…10/5 vs.
Cincinnati: Saw
his first pro action on defense as the sixth defensive back for 17 plays…10/12 vs. Philadelphia: Played 15 plays on
defense…10/19 at Dallas: Made three tackles on
defense but suffered a broken thumb and finger on his right hand, missing the
next five games...11/30 vs.
Baltimore: Had
his season long kickoff return of 39 yards and three tackles on special teams in
his first game back after the injury…12/7 at New England: Gained seven yards on a
kickoff return after taking a reverse handoff from Reggie Barlow...12/14 at Buffalo: Earned a special teams game
ball with two kickoff returns for 55 yards and two special teams tackles…AFC
Wild Card Game 12/27 at
Denver:
Saw action for two plays in the dime defense...also played on special
teams and had three kickoff returns for 44 yards (long
18).
COLLEGE: Was a top kick-return specialist
whose average of 11.3 yards on punt returns and 23.5 yards on kickoff returns
ranked fourth on school's career lists. 1996: Was an All-Big East
Conference first-team choice at cornerback and second-team as a return
specialist as a senior…selected as the recipient of the Gridiron Gladiator
Award, given by team's coaches for on-field intensity…lined up at short side
cornerback, making 50 tackles (33 solo) with 11 pass deflections…caused and
recovered one fumble and had five interceptions for 41 yards…led the Big East
with a 12.3-yard average on 23 punt returns (282 yards) and added 260 yards on
14 kickoff returns (18.6 average). 1995: Played in eight games at
shortside cornerback…recorded 44 tackles (29 solo) with five pass deflections
and one interception…also returned four kickoffs for 96 yards (24.0 average).
1994: Saw limited
action in six games, finishing with 19 tackles (14 solo)…returned 11 punts for
80 yards (7.3 average) and seven kickoffs for 175 yards (25.0 avg.).
1993: Appeared in
every game, making his first collegiate start at shortside cornerback versus
Boston College…recorded 27 tackles (16 solo) and returned 12 kickoffs for 338
yards (28.2 average). 1992:
Redshirted as a freshman...majored in social
work.
PERSONAL: Married (Nicole) with three
children...lives in Pittsburgh, Pa.…was an All-State second-team pick, adding
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22" honors while making the
All-Conference squad as a senior at McKeesport (Pa.) High…was a team captain and Most Valuable
Player…also excelled in baseball and track…earned Athletic Director's Academic
Honor Roll accolades…was the recipient of the Mike Puskar endowed
scholarship…attends numerous local fundraisers for a variety of causes...founded
Logan's Heroes Foundation, which helps raise money and support for educational
programs that come from distressed and disadvantage situations…Full name:
Michael V. Logan.
2005
Sack/
Date Opponent
T AT TOT YDS INT PD FF FR
9/11
TENNESSEE
1
0
1 0.0/0 0/0 0 0 0
9/18 at Houston
2
0
2 0.0/0 0/0 0 0
0
9/25 NEW ENGLAND
3
0
3 0.0/0 0/0 0 0
0
10/10 at San Diego
1
0
1 0.0/0 0/0 0 0
0
10/16 JACKSONVILLE
3
1
4 0.0/0 0/0 0 0
0
10/23 at Cincinnati
1
0
1 0.0/0 0/0 0 0
0
10/31 BALTIMORE
INACTIVE
11/6 at Green Bay
INACTIVE
11/13 CLEVELAND
INACTIVE
11/20 at Baltimore
INACTIVE
11/28 at Indianapolis
0
0
0 0.0/0 0/0 0 0
0
12/4 CINCINNATI
0
0
0 0.0/0 0/0 0 0
0
12/11 CHICAGO
1
0
1 0.0/0 0/0 0 0
0
12/18 at Minnesota
0
1
1 0.0/0 0/0 0 0
0
12/24 at Cleveland
1
1
2 0.0/0 0/0 1 0
0
1/1
DETROIT
0
0
0 0.0/0 0/0 0 0
0
Season
Totals
13
3
16 0.0/0 0/0 1 0 0
POSTSEASON
1/8 at
Cincinnati
0
0
0 0.0/0 0/0 0 0
0
1/15 at Indianapolis
0
0
0 0.0/0 0/0 0 0
0
1/22 at Denver
0
0
0 0.0/0 0/0 0 0
0
2/5
SEATTLE
0
0
0 0.0/0 0/0 0 0
0
POSTSEASON
TOTALS
0
0
0 0.0/0 0/0 0 0 0
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