Back to the Pittsburgh Steelers Newsfeed

Steelers GM Colbert offers statement on Chickillo arrest

Anthony Chickillo was arrested this weekend at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort after a domestic situation involving his girlfriend, world-class Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman.

Monday, Steelers officials instructed Chickillo not to report to the Rooney Complex for the team's scheduled practice. Tuesday, Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert offered a statement on the situation:

"In regard to the recent incident involving Anthony Chickillo, we will continue to gather information, and we will fully cooperate with the NFL’s investigation," Colbert said. "Any discipline involving the player will be determined after the gathering of further information from law enforcement and the League Office.