Ronald Matthew Solt (born May 19, 1962) is a former

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in the

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. He played professionally for the Indianapolis Colts and the

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Biography

Solt was born in

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and graduated from

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. He played college football at the

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. He was drafted in the first round (nineteenth overall) of the 1984 NFL Draft. The Colts selected Solt with the draft pick received in the trade with the

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, which had been forced by John Elway after he refused to play in

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the year prior. After making the Pro Bowl in 1987, Solt became entangled in a contract dispute and held out through the first month of the 1988 season, then was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for their 1989 first round pick and their 1990 fourth round pick. Solt was suspended for four games at the beginning of the 1990 season for steroid use. Solt re-signed with the Colts as a Plan B free agent in 1992.Solt Signs With Colts
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phily.com: Lining Up To Tackle Unfinished Business Ron Solt Is Still Bitter Over His Benching In The Eagles' Playoff Loss To The Washington Redskins
1962 births Living people People from Port Deposit, Maryland Sportspeople from the Delaware Valley Players of American football from Maryland American football offensive guards Maryland Terrapins football players Indianapolis Colts players Philadelphia Eagles players American Conference Pro Bowl players Ed Block Courage Award recipients {{offensive-lineman-1960s-stub