Steelers right guard Trai Essex insists Flozell Adams will be starting the season at right tackle and noted that he has not lined up at right tackle one time in camp. Ed Bouchette notes in the article that the Steelers thus far in two preseason games, have run 76 times in 120 plays or 63.3 percent of the time. Speaking of the offensive line, former Steelers lineman and current sidelines reporter Craig Wolfley joined 105.9 THE X to discuss the offensive line and the win over the Giants this past Saturday. Scott Brown checks in on wide receiver Tyler Grisham who is facing the numbers game at Read more [...]

The Steelers tendered two more restricted free agents on Wednesday as they gave both cornerback William Gay and tight end Matt Spaeth the lowest tenders of $1,101,000 for 2010. Free agency begins midnight Thursday and guard Darnell Stapleton and running back back Carey Davis will become unrestricted free agents at that time. Both are not expected to receive tender offers from the Steelers. No word yet on exclusive rights free agent Patrick Bailey, but all signs are pointing to him being retained at a third year players salary.

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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 [...]

Mike Logan interviewed Steelers free agent free safety Ryan Clark yesterday on 1250 ESPN Pittsburgh radio. You can listen to the interview below. Clark claimed no contract offer has been made as of yet. Clark wants to return from the sounds of things, but also seems to have a bad taste in his mouth. [audio:http://a.espnradio.com/stations/pittsburgh/crow/Clark-301.mp3] Adam Caplan reported yesterday that the Steelers will not be making a restricted free agent tender offer to guard Darnell Stapleton. The Steelers have until Thursday to tender their restricted free agents and it is believed that Read more [...]

I wanted to clarify a few things for my readers regarding the 2010 Restricted Free Agents for the Steelers. First off, the Steelers have 6 restricted free agents and 1 Exclusive Rights Free Agent. The Exclusive Rights player is linebacker Patrick Bailey and he only has 2 accrued seasons, meaning the Steelers can keep him by offering him the minimum salary for a 3rd year player and he must accept the offer. The other Restricted Free Agents are then gauged by their accrued seasons. An accrued season is defined by a player having 6 or more regular-season games on a club’s active/inactive roster, Read more [...]

It's that time of year again. Here is a closer look at the 2010 Steelers free agents list as we head into the offseason. I listed the probability of their return with a brief summary of the player. The 3 most high profile free agents are Casey Hampton, Jeff Reed and Willie Colon. I also noted if they are restricted or unrestricted free agents. LB Patrick Bailey RFA – Bailey is a special teamer that registered 13 tackles on returns in 2009. He was also part of one of the worst Steelers special teams units in quite a while. Bailey is a coin flip at best to return in 2010. He could be re-signed Read more [...]

Below are the pre-game inactive players list of both the Steelers and the Dolphins. The inactive list are released 90 minutes before game time.

Steelers Inactives
S Troy Polamalu
QB Charlie Batch (3rd)
T Tony Hills
G Kraig Urbik
WR Joey Galloway
DE Brett Keisel
DE Ra'Shon Harris
CB Trae Williams

Dolphins Inactives
QB Tyler Thigpen (3rd)
DE Ryan Baker
CB Evan Oglesby
OL Andrew Hartline
T Andrew Gardner
DE Lionel Dotson
DE Ikaika Alama-Francis
WR Patrick Turner

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This weeks tea leaves are pretty murky as far as game day inactives versus the Dolphins on Sunday. Quarterback Charlie Batch will be the number 3 again with all likelihood this week as Dennis Dixon is the clear number 2 now. Safety Troy Polamalu and guard Chris Kemoeatu in all likelihood will be inactive this week. Kemoeatu might still play, but I look for Ramon Foster to start again in his place and that means Tony Hills will likely be given a helmet again this week while rookie Kraig Urbik seeing his normal spot on the inactive list. Newly signed cornerback Trae Williams probably is not up to Read more [...]

Below are the pre-game inactive players list of both the Steelers and the Ravens. The inactive list are released 90 minutes before game time.

Steelers Inactives
S Troy Polamalu
DE Ra'Shon Harris
G Kraig Urbik
G Chris Kemoeatu
WR Joey Galloway
CB Keenan Lewis
QB Charlie Batch (3rd)
FB Carey Davis

Ravens Inactives
S Ed Reed
QB John Beck (3rd)
T Jared Gaither
LB Tavares Gooden
WR Justin Harper
NT Kelly Talavou
G David Hale
S Keith Fitzhugh

This weeks tea leaves are pretty clear as far as game day inactives versus the Ravens on Sunday. Quarterback Charlie Batch will be the number 3 again with all likelihood this week as Dennis Dixon is the clear number 2 now. Safety Troy Polamalu is out once again. Guard Chris Kemoeatu will also be inactive after suffering a set back with his wrist injury. Ramon Foster will start again in his place and that means Tony Hills will likely be given a helmet again this week while rookie Kraig Urbik seeing his normal spot on the inactive list. Cornerback Keenan Lewis is out with a back injury and continues 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 [...]

Exclusive rights free agent, fullback/running back Carey Davis, has signed his one year tender to remain the with the Steelers. Davis will play on a one year contract valued at $460,000.00. Exclusive rights free agent players are not allowed to negotiate with other NFL teams once they receive a qualifying offer. Offensive tackle Jeremy Parquet was also tendered a one year contract and should be signing it any day.

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The Steelers signed FB Sean McHugh to a three year, $2.57 million contract on Friday. The Steelers had tendered $1.01 million for one year on Thursday to McHugh, but he opted for a longer contract instead of the tender. The signing bonus was reportedly $390,000. McHugh took over the starting job fullback from Carey Davis late in the season and will be the starter in 2009.

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On Thursday the Steelers tendered contracts to three of their restricted free agents. The tenders are offered to restricted free agent players to secure the rights for the Steelers to match any contract offers made by other NFL teams. Among those who received contract tenders were offensive tackle Willie Colon, cornerback Anthony Madison and tight end Sean McHugh. Restricted free agents are players that have three accrued seasons in the NFL and have completed the terms of their current contracts. The Steelers will now have the right of first refusal and/or the rights to draft choice compensation Read more [...]

The Steelers wrapped up practice preparations on Friday for the week 15 Sunday game versus the Baltimore Ravens. DE Brett Keisel (knee) was not able to practice again on Friday and is no listed as out this week along with T Marvel Smith (back). RB Carey Davis (calf) was able to practice fully on Friday and is listed as questionable on the injury report. LB James Harrison (knee) and S Troy Polamalu (calf) both also practiced fully on Friday and are listed as probable on the injury report and barring any set backs both should be able to play.  RB Willie Parker, DE Aaron Smith, CB Deshea Townsend Read more [...]