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Former Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden says quarterback Kyler Murray was the first player from the team to reach out after the Cardinals cut Golden in 2023.

Arizona Cardinals News / Cards Wire / September 16

Cardinals' Dennis Gardeck gets an emotional lift from former teammate Markus Golden

Edge rusher Markus Golden had 35.5 sacks in two stints with the Arizona Cardinals, including 12.5 in 2016 and 11.0 in 2021. His nine NFL seasons produced 51.0 sacks, and the ride ended earlier this summer when he retired while a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 15

Cardinals Welcome Fan Favorite as Honorary Captain

Former Arizona Cardinals OLB Markus Golden was welcomed back to State Farm Stadium as an honorary captain ahead of the team's Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Giants Wire / August 22

Ex-Giant Markus Golden announces NFL retirement

Former New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden officially announced his retirement on Wednesday after nine NFL seasons. The 33-year-old Golden, who was originally selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft, spent a season and a half with the Giants from 2019-2020.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

Veteran linebacker announces his retirement from the NFL

Quarterbacks can officially rest a little bit easier. Veteran linebacker Markus Golden announced in a post to his Instagram page on Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / August 21

Veteran OLB Markus Golden officially retires from NFL

Outside linebacker Markus Golden made his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons official on Wednesday with an announcement on his Instagram account.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 21

Steelers OLB Markus Golden Announces Retirement

Steelers OLB Markus Golden announced his retirement from football on Instagram on Wednesday after being placed on the reserve/retired list by Pittsburgh earlier this month.

NFL News / Steel City Underground / August 21

2023 Steelers Season Recall: Sweep of Ravens sets up postseason berth

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / The Rams Wire / August 11

Steelers EDGE position battle heats up after Week One

It’s been a strange week for the Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebackers. First, the Steelers re-signed former Pittsburgh outside linebacker Markus Golden.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 9

Steelers Make Surprising Move And Put Linebacker Markus Golden On Retired List

To help with edge rusher depth, the Pittsburgh Steelers brought back Markus Golden for another round. He was signed to the team after two separate edge rushers, Kyron Johnson and David Perales, both went down with injury during training camp.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 9

Steelers place veteran pass-rusher on reserve/retired list

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 9

Steelers Place OLB Markus Golden On Retired List

The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed veteran OLB Markus Golden on the reserve/retired list on Friday. Golden just recently signed with the Steelers, but it appears as though he opted to call it a career. Golden, 33, is a former second-round pick of the Cardinals back in 2015.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 1

Steelers re-sign veteran LB

Markus Golden is back in the fold for the Steelers.

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Steelers reunite with former second-round pass-rusher

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 1

Steelers Acquire Important Depth By Bringing Back Markus Golden

The Pittsburgh Steelers have finally addressed the depth at outside linebacker and signed Markus Golden. Golden was on the 2023 team, and played a fairly important role as he was the third outside linebacker on the depth chart.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 1

Steelers Sign OLB Markus Golden

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have signed OLB Markus Golden to a one-year contract. He’s a familiar face who gives them a little more depth at

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / April 23, 2024

Former Steelers OLB Markus Golden Could Return to Team

Markus Golden came into the NFL in 2015 and has seen a lot of success throughout his career. That includes seasons of 12.5, 11, and 10 sacks throughout his career.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / April 14, 2024

Former Steelers OLB Markus Golden Could Land with Dolphins

Markus Golden came into the NFL in 2015 and has seen a lot of success throughout his career. That includes seasons of 12.5, 11, and 10 sacks throughout his career.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / April 12, 2024

Former Steelers OLB Markus Golden Named Free Agency’s Best Bargain

Markus Golden came into the NFL in 2015 and has seen a lot of success throughout his career. That includes seasons of 12.5, 11, and 10 sacks throughout his career.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 23, 2023