Modified injured reserve rules implemented last season allowed the Steelers to place DeCastro on an IR list that permitted him to return after eight weeks,Fc Bayern M??nchen Fanshop, salvaging part of his rookie season.
DeCastro gradually worked his way back on special teams in his NFL debut against San Diego in December. He made his first career start at right guard the next week against Dallas, helping the Steelers amass nearly 400 yards of offense. DeCastro followed it up with starts in the final two games of the season against Cincinnati and Cleveland.
