Limas Sweed joined the action on day one of the on field OTA practice session yesterday. He released a statement first thanking the Steelers for their support as he dealt with some personal issues. The personal issues have still not yet been disclosed and Sweed did not talk to reporters after practice. Gerry Dulac points out that Sweed could battle a 5th round pick this year for the #5 receiver spot on the 53 man roster. Sweed also is wearing #80 now instead of #14. Wide receiver Hines Ward was the one notable no-show yesterday at the OTA practice, while nose tackle Casey Hampton looks in great Read more [...]

The Steelers will announce on Thursday afternoon that unrestricted free agent defensive end Nick Eason has re-signed with the team. Eason started five games in 2009 for the Steelers when starter Aaron Smith went down with injury. Eason's agent David Wyatt said Wednesday night, "He wanted to stay in Pittsburgh because of his love of the city and the team." Eason visited the Arizona Cardinals this offseason, but did not receive an offer. Eason turns 30 in May and will compete for a roster spot in training camp.

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Judging by this article in the Tribune-Review this morning, the Orlando Police department will write a report for the March 7th incident between Santonio Holmes and Anshonone Mills. The article also has the transgression of events that happened that night. Santonio told ESPN's Rachel Nichols that he "didn't do anything" and expects the matter to be dealt with quickly. This will likely cost Holmes an out of court payoff, but that is speculation on my part. Mills is seeking more than $15,000 in damages from Holmes and I bet she gets that and more. Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, speculates Read more [...]

Since being offered the second-highest tender to restricted free agent, the agent for Steelers right tackle Willie Colon, is posturing for a team to trade for or sign Colon away at a higher price tag than the tender of $2.521 million. You can't blame Joe Linta for trying, it is his job, but this is not likely to happen. Not much is going on with free agent safety Ryan Clark with the clock ticking down. Clark's agent, Joel Turner, told National Football Post that, "Right now, communication is open. We've agreed to stay in touch. Neither party has shut the door." Sounds like the Steelers think Read more [...]

A big thumbs up to all that supported Steelers Depot in the 2010 Pittsburgh Sports Blog Tournament. I think we surprised a ton of folks by making it to the final 4. Hell, I was ecstatic to make it to the Sweet 16. Never under estimate the power of Twitter and Facebook. We have dedicated readers in Mexico and Germany to my amazement. I doubt we will sneak in as a #8 seed next year. Hopefully next year we can make it to the finals. Thanks for everyone's Tweets and emails. You can see the Finals here and vote. Steelers.com is bringing you a rewind of the team’s charitable activities during the Read more [...]

The Old Spice Ben Roethlisberger Football Camp will open today for a half-day session with the camp running through Wednesday at Mars Area High School Steelers running back Carey Davis threw out the first pitch of the State College Spikes Sunday game and also signed autographs for the fans. Davis days still may be numbered in a Steeler uniform. Steelers.com has posted part 2 of the Ask Ziggy Hood segment. Hood compares himself to Tommie Harris of the Chicago Bears and teammate Aaron Smith. Just in case you care, the new UFL league held there inaugural draft this past Friday. Former Steeler Read more [...]

Head coach Mike Tomlin said on Thursday that second-year receiver Limas Sweed does not have the inside track on the No. 3 wide receiver spot and in fact said the No. 3 receiver job vacated by Nate Washington is wide open. When asked who else is in the mix, Tomlin said, "All the guys other than Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes." Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith, nose tackle Casey Hampton, linebacker James Farrior safety Troy Polamalu and safety Ryan Clark were all absent from this week's OTA session. Dale Lolley seems to think the Steelers have more of a fire burning in them that the 2006 Read more [...]

It’s back to work on Monday for the Steelers rookies, who are permitted to return for the first time since they attended mini-camp in early May. Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette chimes in with his thoughts on the nine starters entering the final year of their contracts. Jonathan Cyprowski did a Q&A with the Steelers Defensive End Aaron Smith RealScouts, Sporting News' team of former NFL scouts, rank their top 20 running backs for the 2009 season. They have Willie Parker ranked 15th. The Vindicator newspaper has a story on newly signed free agent cornerback Keiwan Ratliff, Read more [...]

Here are some great reads that I came across today. These are stories on Steelers players you do not get to see very often. Steelers' Chris Kemoeatu grappled with a career choice http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/01/steelers-guard.html Steelers' Hoke always ready in reserve http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11573219 Steelers' Smith opens up about son's illness http://www.timesonline.com/articles/2009/01/27/sports/steelers/doc497fdd6fac487714256717.txt Steelers' kicker Jeff Reed sees no trouble in paradise http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/01/pittsburghs-ree.html Steelers Read more [...]

Here are some good reads from around the newspapers of the nation as we wait for Super Bowl media day to begin. Seeing things his way: Taylor's a key for Steelers http://www.timesonline.com/articles/2009/01/25/sports/doc497d430094cb5272410564.txt Son's fight with leukemia holds lessons for Pittsburgh Steelers' Aaron Smith http://www.tampabay.com/sports/article970454.ece Dennis Dixon will get a Super view for Steelers http://www.contracostatimes.com/raiders/ci_11559297 LeBeau plans to continue coaching http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/1-27-LeBeau-s-not-retiring Read more [...]

The Steelers held their second practice this week on Thursday in preparation for Super Bowl 43, one week from this coming Sunday. LB Patrick Bailey (hamstring), C Justin Hartwig (knee), T Max Starks (knee), LB Lawrence Timmons (illness) and WR Hines Ward (knee) all sat out practice again on Thursday. RB Mewelde Moore (ankle) and QB Ben Roethlisberger (back) both practiced fully on Thursday after sitting out yesterday. CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related) and RB Willie Parker (not injury related) all worked fully on Thursday after being given the day off on Read more [...]

The Steelers began practice preparations on Wednesday for Super Bowl 43 versus the Arizona Cardinals. The following players did not practice on wednesday. LB Patrick Bailey (Hamstring), C Justin Hartwig (Knee), RB Mewelde Moore (Ankle), RB Willie Parker (Not Injury Related), QB Ben Roethlisberger (Back), DE Aaron Smith (Not Injury Related), T Max Starks (Knee), LB Lawrence Timmons (Illness), CB Deshea Townsend (Not Injury Related) and WR Hines Ward (Knee). The Steelers will work again on both Thursday and Friday and travel to Tampa on Monday.

The Steelers wrapped up practice preparations on Friday for the AFC Championship game on Sunday versus the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers also released the Friday official injury report. C Justin Hartwig (knee) and S Troy Polamalu (calf) both practiced fully on Friday without limitations and are officially listed as probable. RB Willie Parker (not injury related), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related) and WR Hines Ward (not injury related) all practiced again fully on Friday for a second straight day after being given Wednesday off. None of the four are listed Read more [...]

The Steelers practiced again on Thursday in preparations for the AFC Championship game this Sunday versus the Baltimore Ravens. S Troy Polamalu (calf) practiced fully on Thursday after sitting out yesterday. C Justin Hartwig (knee) practiced on a limited basis after also missing Wednesday. As expected, RB Willie Parker (not injury related), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related) and WR Hines Ward (not injury related) all practiced fully on Thursday after getting a day off yesterday.

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The Steelers started practice preparations for the Sunday AFC Championship Game versus the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. C Justin Hartwig (Knee), S Troy Polamalu (Calf) did not practice because of injuries. RB Willie Parker (Not Injury Related), DE Aaron Smith (Not Injury Related), CB Deshea Townsend (Not Injury Related) and WR Hines Ward (Not Injury Related) also did not participate in practice and were given the day off and should work fully on Thursday.