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On Aug. 31, 2017, Malik Golden’s breakthrough became heartbreak.
In Pittsburgh’s final preseason game, the former Penn State safety intercepted Carolina quarterback Joe Webb and could have coasted in for a pick-six — that is, if he could run. Instead, Golden hobbled out of bounds with a torn tendon in his groin.
His chances to make the Steelers’ roster were over. But now — after being brought back for a second training camp — Golden is getting another crack at finding a spot on the 53-man.
“I just want to be competitive and try to help everyone out,” Golden said last week after practice.