Here is an update on former Steelers defensive back, Dwayne Woodruff, and how he ended up becoming a county Court of Common Pleas judge in Allegheny County. Woodruff is down in Alabama, supporting the John Stallworth celebrity golf tournament that provides scholarships for Alabama A&M students.

Happy birthday shout outs to running back Rashard Mendenhall and offensive lineman Jason Capizzi, today. Mendenhall turns 22 and Capizzi turns 24.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talked with Alex Flanagan of the NFL Network about his path to success as an NFL head coach.

Former Steeler bust, Willie Reid, signed with the Dallas Cowboys this week and is already missing practices due to illness. You would think he would suck it up a bit more being as he is already on the bubble as it is. Nice knowing you Willie.

Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, thinks Browns wide receiver, Donté Stallworth, should be gone from the NFL for a year, and from the Cleveland Browns for good. Stallworth was suspended indefinitely by the league on Thursday.

DJ Gallo has a Page 2 article on ESPN and his thoughts on four cities with the best shot at trying to overtake Pittsburgh as the city of champions.

Steelers Inactives

QB Dennis Dixon (3rd QB)
CB Fernando Bryant
T Tony Hills
LB Bruce Davis
T Jason Capizzi
S Anthony Smith
DE Orpheus Roye
DT Scott Paxson

Cardinals Inactives

QB Brian St. Pierre (3rd QB)
CB Eric Green
FB Tim Castille
LB Victor Hobson
T Elliot Vallejo
T Brandon Keith
DT Alan Branch
TE Jerame Tuman

Steelers Inactives

QB Dennis Dixon (3rd QB)
CB Fernando Bryant
T Tony Hills
LB Bruce Davis
T Jason Capizzi
S Anthony Smith
DE Orpheus Roye
DT Scott Paxson

Ravens Inactives

QB Todd Bouman (3rd QB)
WR Terrance Copper
RB Jalen Parmele
LB Antwan Barnes
LB Robert McCune
T Oniel Cousins
T David Hale
CB Samari Rolle

Steelers Inactives

QB Dennis Dixon (3rd QB)
CB Fernando Bryant
T Tony Hills
LB Bruce Davis
T Jason Capizzi
S Anthony Smith
DE Orpheus Roye
DT Scott Paxson

Chargers Inactives

QB Charlie Whitehurst (3rd)
RB LaDainian Tomlinson
RB Billy Latsko
FB Mike Tolbert
LB Anthony Waters
G Kynan Forney
T Corey Clark
DT Ian Scott

Steelers Inactives

QB Dennis Dixon (3rd QB)
LB James Harrison
CB Fernando Bryant
T Tony Hills
LB Bruce Davis
OL Jason Capizzi
DT Scott Paxson
S Ryan Clark

Browns Inactives

DB Travis Daniels
S Hamza Abdullah
TE Kellen Winslow
TE John Madsen
TE Darnell Dinkins
WR Paul Hubbard
LB Leon Williams
DT Santonio Thomas

Steelers offensive tackle Marvel Smith placed on injured reserve today and tackle Jason Capizzi was signed from the Rams practice squad to take his place on the roster. Smith has not played the past 10 games because of back injury. Smith will also be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason and likely played his last game in a Steeler uniform.

Strange day indeed for the Steelers as WR Limas Sweed returned to practice a day after being carted off with heat cramps only to find out he needs contacts. Sweed was caught squinting during film sessions and was checked out and fitted for contacts and glasses. S Anthony Smith tried to practice but had to shut it down after position drills. LB Mike Humpal suffered what appears to be a heat related hamstring injury and hopes to return on Friday. Returning to practice on Thursday were OL linemen Marvel Smith (groin), OL Jeremy Parquet (cramps), RB Mewelde Moore (illness), CB Bryant McFadden (groin) and LB James Farrior (groin). DL Travis Kirschke was given a day off due to a sore back. S Troy Polamalu (hamstring), G Chris Kemoeatu (triceps) and NT Casey Hampton (overweight) have yet to practice with the team.

Former Pitt player, T Jason Capizzi, is done for the year. He re-injured his left foot and will require surgery. The Steelers reached an injury settlement with him. The Steelers replaced Capizzi on the roster by signing veteran KR Eddie Drummond and Drummond was suited up working on returns on Thursday.