Anthony McFarland, a veteran defensive end with nine years in the NFL, is paying a visit to the Steelers today as a free agent.

McFarland, 30, was released by the Indianapolis Colts last month when he failed a physical. He spent last season on injured reserve with a knee injury. The Colts acquired McFarland in a trade with Tampa Bay in October 2006 for a second-round draft choice.

He was the Bucs' first-round draft choice in 1999 from LSU and played for Tampa Bay when Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was the secondary coach there.

Also, several college prospects were visiting the Steelers today: Arizona State running back Ryan Torain, Michigan outside linebacker Shawn Cable and linebacker Jerod Mayo of Tennessee.