Former Steelers Star DT Who Did Everything to Leave for the Bills, Is Now Unhappy and Wants to Return
Feel the pulse of Acrisure Stadium, where the black and gold roar shakes the earth. Once, a warrior held the line here, a force who turned plays into chaos and dreams into steel. He was the heartbeat of the defense, a titan who fought through pain and left it all on the field. But ambition and cold math tore him away—a release that saved millions but broke a city’s spirit. Now, from Buffalo’s icy sidelines, he aches to return. Will Pittsburgh forgive its lost son?
That warrior is Larry Ogunjobi, the defensive tackle whose grit defined the Steelers’ soul. From 2022 to 2024, he racked up 41 tackles and 1.5 sacks despite injuries that stole his 2024 season. His $28.75 million deal was meant to anchor the line, but the 2025 cap crunch—$7 million saved, $3 million in dead money—saw him cut loose on March 10. Landing with the Bills on a one-year, $8.3 million deal, he chased glory but found only shadows: a six-game PED suspension and a scheme that stifles his fire. Insiders whisper of his regret:
Buffalo’s promise faded fast. Ogunjobi’s veteran spark drowns in a youth-driven system, his role reduced to a flicker. He misses the Steel City’s fire, the bond with Cam Heyward, the roar of the fans. Pittsburgh’s faithful are torn: some scorn the cap casualty who walked away, others see a 31-year-old warrior ready to bolster a Super Bowl chase. Football isn’t just numbers—it’s heart, regret, and redemption. Will the Steel Curtain part for him? The answer lingers, heavy as October’s chill.
A’Shawn Robinson Apologizes to Dion Dawkins After Heated Postgame Altercation
Charlotte, NC — What began as a dominant rebound win for the Buffalo Bills turned into one of the most talked-about postgame moments of Week 8.
Following Buffalo’s 40–9 blowout victory over the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium, Bills left tackle
Dion Dawkins and Panthers defensive end A’Shawn Robinson nearly ignited a full-on brawl. Cameras captured the two exchanging heated words, teammates rushing in to separate them before the confrontation escalated.
Multiple reports confirmed that Dawkins had pointed toward the scoreboard and read the final score aloud — a comment made as he approached for a postgame handshake — which Robinson interpreted as taunting after an embarrassing defeat without young star quarterback Bryce Young. In the chaos, helmets were thrown, referees rushed in, and security held their breath.
🚨🚨MASSIVE FIGHT🚨🚨
A HUGE FIGHT BROKE OUT AFTER THE #PANTHERS - #BILLS GAME BETWEEN A GROUP OF PLAYERS.
PUNCHES AND SLAPS WERE THROWN AND PLAYERS HAD TO BE PULLED OFF EACH OTHER.
WOW… 😳😳😳
pic.twitter.com/dIqQRiIubf — MLFootball (@MLFootball) October 26, 2025
But a day later, Robinson stepped forward and issued a direct apology to Dawkins — taking full responsibility for letting emotions boil over.
“When you get blown out like that, emotions hit a breaking point. But that’s not on Dion.
I want to apologize to him directly — he played a great game, and I let frustration take over.
That moment is on me.” — A’Shawn Robinson
Dawkins and the Bills offensive line were instrumental in the dominant win, allowing just two sacks on Josh Allen and paving the way for
James Cook’s career-best 216 rushing yards and four total rushing touchdowns by Buffalo’s offense. Frustration was understandably high on the Panthers sideline — but Robinson’s apology signals clear accountability.
Bills supporters applauded Dawkins for
showing restraint, while Panthers fans credited Robinson for owning up to his mistake — a rare and refreshing show of professionalism in a league fueled by passion and ego.
Despite the flare-up, both teams left Week 8 with renewed goals:
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Buffalo moves to 5–2, reclaiming momentum after a two-game slide
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Carolina falls to 4–4 and faces major questions on offense without Bryce Young
As the NFL reviews the situation, both players appear ready to move on.
Rivalry is part of football — respect is too.
