Steelers Make First Round Of Cuts In Release Of 10 Players

The Steelers released 10 players from their preseason roster today in an effort to get down to the NFL’s 53-man limit for the regular season. None of the players released were surprising cuts as TE Eugene Bright, G Dorian Brooks, T Kyle Jolly, WR Brandon London, TE Sean McHugh, DT Scott Paxson, LS Matt Stewart, S Justin Thornton, RB Justin Vincent and LB Renauld Williams were all released. Although... [Read more]

Did Jonathan Dwyer Make The 53?

Although not a verified Twitter account, I have followed the presumed Jonathan Dwyer Twitter page for quite a while now. On Friday the latest status update reads, "Thank you Lord" and one can only assume that Dwyer was told he has made the initial 53 roster. After a very shaky start to training camp, Dwyer ran well during the final two preseason games. His details outside of carrying the ball need... [Read more]

SOURCES: Hartwig Given Permission To Seek Trade, Urbik Released

Various reports are surfacing that the Steelers have given veteran center Justin Hartwig permission to seek a trade or be released. Hartwig was passed on the depth chart by rookie first round draft pick Maurkice Pouncey and has worked as the 2nd team center in the 3rd and 4th preseason games against the Broncos and the Panthers. Before the start of the 2009 season, Hartwig signed a four-year, $10 million... [Read more]

SOURCES: Leftwich MCL Injury A 2nd Degree Sprain

Conflicting reports are surfacing Friday concerning the MCL injury suffered Thursday night by quarterback Byron Leftwich against the Carolina Panthers. ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen reports now that sources have told him the Leftwich suffered a second-degree sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee and voided a complete tear. It was reported last night that Leftwich tore... [Read more]

Ben Roethlisberger Suspension Lowered To 4 Games

As expected Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had his suspension lowered from 6 to 4 games after his meeting in New York with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell this morning. Roethlisberger is eligible to return during the Steelers bye week in week 5 and now should be back in uniform week 6 versus the Cleveland Browns. According to NFL spokesman Greg Aiello, the suspension reduction is contingent... [Read more]

Steelers Six From Around The Web – Friday September 3rd – Several Steelers QB Speak Edition

Steelers quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger, Dennis Dixon and Charlie Batch all spoke with reporters following the game last win versus the Carolina Panthers. Nothing really new during the over night on quarterback Byron Leftwich and his potential MCL injury we broke the news on last night. You can watch the replay right here. Gerry Dulac reports that despite reports quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and... [Read more]

2010 Steelers Final 53 Man Roster Prediction

Oh how things can change so quickly. One play of the preseason even. As it stands right now, it looks like Byron Leftwich has some MCL damage. Early reports say it is torn, but that is not confirmed. This 53 man roster prediction of mine assumes he will be placed on IR. If not, I get one mulligan before the cuts are made Saturday. Here is the 53 man prediction from last week and I will note the changes... [Read more]

Steelers Beat Panthers 19-3 – Game Notes

The Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers 19-3 in the 4th and final preseason game of the 2010 season, but may have lost quarterback Byron Leftwich in the process. Below are my notes and nuggets I kept on the game along with my observations. I have much more coming on this game and am working through the night. These are initial reactions of mine as I am about to watch the game a second time and begin... [Read more]

REPORT: Byron Leftwich Tears MCL

News is not good out of Pittsburgh as Pro Player Solutions is reporting that quarterback Byron Leftwich has torn his MCL tonight against the Carolina Panthers and is likely out for the season. Pro Player Solutions is reportedly the agency that represents Leftwich. More as we get it and we are indeed trying to confirm report.  Read More →

Byron Leftwich Injures Left Knee – MRI Needed

Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich injured his left knee during the first half of an exhibition game against Carolina. Leftwich completed an 18-yard pass to rookie Emmanuel Sanders before being knocked off his feet by the swinging leg of right tackle Jonathan Scott. The play occurred with 10:25 left in the second quarter at Heinz Field. Leftwich was examined by team doctors on a table behind the Steelers'... [Read more]

Harrison, Farrior, Randle El All Out Tonight Versus Carolina

Steelers right outside linebacker James Harrison, inside linebacker James Farrior and wide receiver Antwaan Randle El are not in uniform and won’t play against the Carolina Panthers tonight. Lawrence Timmons will start in place of Harrison and the starting inside linebackers will be Keyaron Fox and Larry Foote. Also sitting out tonight is left cornerback Bryant McFadden, defensive tackle Steve McLendon... [Read more]

9 Running Backs That Could Be Cut & Interest The Steelers

It is getting down to crunch time and the Steelers are quickly approaching cut down day on September 4th, when they have to get down to 53 players plus the suspended Ben Roethlisberger. At this point, I am finding it hard to believe that either Frank Summers or Jonathan Dwyer will survive the final cuts. Dwyer is a project and Summers is a project that should be over. If indeed neither stick, the Steelers... [Read more]

Steelers Six From Around The Web – Thursday September 2nd – Ben’s Arena QB Friend & Ice Cream Edition

Bob Labriola and Mike Prisuta are back with another Agree to Disagree on Steelers.com. In the latest Season Outlook episode they discuss AFC North playoff teams, and if there will be a repeat champion in the NFL this year. Mike Bires writes that cornerback Keenan Lewis will bounce back from his Denver debacle. Lewis says he will still be the same aggressive, physical player he's been all preseason... [Read more]

10 Things To Look For Thursday Versus Carolina In Preseason Game 4

Thursday night the Steelers play the Carolina Panthers in the fourth and final preseason game of the 2010 season. Per my normal routine, I have listed below 10 things to look for Thursday heading into the game. Manny Time On Returns? - According to head coach Mike Tomlin, rookie wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders will get his turn to show what he can do in the return game. Manny better be perfect, because... [Read more]

Steelers Ben Roethlisberger To Seek Three-game Reduction When He Meets With Goodell

ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reports that Ben Roethlisberger's representatives plan to ask NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, to reduce the six-game suspension by at least three games on Friday. Roethlisberger reportedly will be bringing along team president Art Rooney II to the New York meeting to support the quarterback's case as well. It will have to be a hell of a plea as Goodell reportedly stated that... [Read more]

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