Anthony Chickillo was arrested over the weekend after a "domestic situation" involving his girlfriend, world-class pole vaulter Alysha Newman.
Monday, in the Steelers' return to practice at the Rooney Complex off their bye week, Chickillo was absent per the request of team officials. The Steelers have remained quiet on the situation as a whole, with team communications director Burt Lauten offering the following statement immediately after the initial report Sunday evening:
Statement from @Steelers Burt Lauten:
We are aware of an incident involving Anthony Chickillo last night and are still gathering information.