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Archive for February, 2008

Steelers Release Three - Tuman, Kriewaldt, Rossum

The Steelers moved towards the future on Friday, letting go of three three veteran players: tight end Jerame Tuman, linebacker Clint Kriewaldt and cornerback and kick returner Allen Rossum.  The surprise of the bunch is Tuman, who was a fifth-round draft pick in 1999, played in 121 games in his career with the Steelers, catching [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 23 2008

Clayton: Steelers with Interest in Former Viking Safety Dwight Smith

Could the Steelers have some interest in recently released Vikings safety Dwight Smith?  Well, according to John Clayton of ESPN, the Steelers and Lions are two teams that have interest in Smith, who was let go on February 20th.  Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has a history with Smith, having coached him in two places, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 22 2008

Starks Gets the Transition Tag from Steelers

With knowing that Alan Faneca is gone, the Steelers Wednesday made a wise move with placing the transition tag on right tackle Max Starks.  The tag means that Starks can take offers from other teams once free agency hits at the end of next week, but that the team will have seven days to match [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 21 2008

LB Haggans as Good as Gone as a Member of the Steelers

 
The career of linebacker Clark Haggans as a member of the Steelers is all but over. Not to much of a surprise, today’s Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is reporting that Haggans will enter free agency next week and will not resign with the Black and Gold. This is a no-brainer, as the Steelers have been grooming their [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 20 2008

Steelers Sign DE Kirschke to a Two-Year Contract

The Steelers took care of one of their own today as they signed backup DE Travis Kirschke to a two-year deal.  Kirschke did a decent job last season filling in for Aaron Smith after he tore his biceps muscle for the last four games of the season.  He was due to become a free agent [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 19 2008

Steelers Want to Sign Guard Kemoeatu to a Long-Term Deal

 
With Alan Faneca closing in on free agency, the Steelers are working hard to come to terms on a multi-year deal with guard Chris Kemoeatu. The Pittsburgh Tribune Review is reporting in today’s edition that the Steelers and Kemoeatu’s agent are set to talk tomorrow after already talking earlier. Steelers lead negotiator Omar Khan will [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 18 2008

Specter -”Pats Videotaped Steelers”

U.S. Senator Arlen Specter says he is pursuing the “Spygate” case against the Patriots.  Specter met for over an hour with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday to discuss why evidence turned over by the New England Patriots regarding their illegal videotaping of other teams was destroyed.  Specter told the Pittsburgh Post Gazette he was not [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 15 2008

What the Steelers Need According to Scouts.Inc

Center: The Steelers need to add three serviceable offensive linemen via the draft and free agency. Center is the most pressing need and will be the most difficult to address. Sean Mahan was Pittsburgh’s only free-agent signing of note last year, and he was a disaster. This is an organization that has become accustomed to [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 14 2008

Steelers With Interest in Bengals FS Williams?

As free agency gets closer, the Steelers are reportedly eyeing a player that might be able to help their secondary in 2008.  The Dayton Daily News is reporting that the Steelers may be taking a hard look at Bengals FS Madieu Williams.  The 26-year-old has been with Cincy for four seasons, joining them after being [...]

Posted by CJ on Feb 11 2008

Ben and the Steelers to Begin Talking Extension

The Steelers will begin contract extension negotiations this week with the agent for quarterback Ben Roethlisbeger, according to the “Pittsburgh Post Gazette”.  Roethlisberger has two-years remaining on his current deal, but both sides are interested in getting an extension down now for the Pro-Bowler.  The “Post Gazette” is also reporting that the Steelers will make [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 11 2008