History of Willie Colon (American football) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 21, 2026

Willie Colon is a former American professional football guard who played in the NFL. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft, he won Super Bowl XLIII with the team. Colon played college football at Hofstra University. After his NFL career, he transitioned into sports media, currently serving as a guest sports analyst for First Things First on Fox Sports 1 (FS1).

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April 9, 1983: Willie Colon's Birth

On April 9, 1983, Willie Colon was born. He later became an American professional football player in the NFL.

2006: Started first NFL games

In 2006, Willie Colon started the first two games of his NFL career in Weeks 16 and 17, filling in for an injured Max Starks.

2006: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers

In 2006, Willie Colon was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

2007: Position Battle with Starks

In 2007, Willie Colon was in a position battle with Max Starks for the starting right tackle position.

2008: Re-signed with Steelers

After the 2008 season, Willie Colon re-signed with the Steelers on a one-year deal worth $2.2 million.

2009: Super Bowl XLIII Victory

In 2009, Willie Colon was a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers' Super Bowl XLIII championship team, winning the game against the Arizona Cardinals.

June 2010: Achilles Tendon Injury

In June 2010, Willie Colon tore his Achilles tendon while working out during the offseason, causing him to miss the entire 2010 NFL season.

July 29, 2011: Signed with Steelers

On July 29, 2011, Willie Colon signed a five-year deal worth $29 million with the Steelers.

March 13, 2013: Released from the Steelers

On March 13, 2013, Willie Colon was released from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

March 15, 2013: Signed with the New York Jets

On March 15, 2013, Willie Colon signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets.

March 19, 2014: Re-signed with the New York Jets

On March 19, 2014, Willie Colon re-signed with the New York Jets to a one-year contract worth $2 million.

2018: Joined Barstool Sports

In 2018, Willie Colon joined Barstool Sports when Barstool launched a 24-hour SiriusXM radio channel and he hosted a morning radio show.

2020: Controversy Surrounding Podcast

In July of 2020, Willie Colon became embroiled in controversy when he started a podcast with the 'N-word' as the acronym for the show. In August of 2020, Colon, his podcast co-host Brandon Newman, and Barstool employee Kevin Clancy became the subject of additional controversy relating to commentary on the shooting of Jacob Blake.