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Pittsburgh offensive lineman Trai Turner ready for 'new era' on Steelers' rebuilt offensive line

PITTSBURGH -- Signed just a day after the Pittsburgh Steelers released longtime right guard David DeCastro, Pro Bowl lineman Trai Turner isn't viewing himself as a direct replacement of DeCastro. Instead, he sees himself as one part of Pittsburgh's rebuilt offensive line.

"I just look at it like it's a new era, a different time, different place," Turner said Sunday. "Everything has an expiration date at some point. DeCastro is a great player, and I wouldn't necessarily say I'm replacing him, I'm just the new right guard.

"I'm going to be the best Trai Turner I can be.