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Archive for March, 2008

Offer to McFarland Off the Table After Failed Physical

It appears that the Steelers will NOT be signing defensive lineman Anthony McFarland, as the Bever County Times is reporting that he failed his physical, and the team has withdrawn their offer to him.  McFarland talked to the team on Tuesday, and was set to sign a deal to join the club.  The D-linemen is […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 26 2008

Steelers Re-Sign C Warren

The Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday re-signed center Greg Warren to a three-year contract, of which no financial details were immediately available; Warren was the team’s long-snapper and will enter his 4th season with the team after originally signing with Pittsburgh as an undrafted free agent from North Carolina in 2005.  He has played in 48 […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Mar 26 2008

DT McFarland Talks to the Steelers

 
The Steelers are talking today to former Colts and Bucs defensive tackle Anthony McFarland about joining their team. McFarland was on injured reserve last season and was let go by the Colts last month when he failed a physical. McFarland is well aware of Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, as he played under him when […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 25 2008

Steelers On the Clock


Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 24 2008

Wilson’s Relase Gives the Steelers $2 Mil in Cap Room

Not that it sounds like it will do all that much for the black and gold, the Steelers are going to gain a bit of breathing room for Thursday’s release of wide out Cedric Wilson.  The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that the team has gained more than $2 million in salary cap room for the […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 22 2008

So Long Cedric; Wilson Released Following Arrest

Showing that they mean business about player conduct, the Steelers have released wide out Cedric Wilson, just a few hours after he was arrested after going after an ex-girlfriend and getting arrested for assault against her. The team sent out a simple, two paragraph statement, not putting down the reason for the release, but […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 20 2008

WR Cedric Wilson Arrested for Assault

Steelers wide receiver Cedrick Wilson is facing charges after allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend and mother of one of his children. Police say around 8 p.m. last night, Wilson walked into Patron’s Restaurant and shoved 26-year-old Lindsey Paulat. Police say in their criminal complaint, when Paulat turned around she was punched. Police […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 20 2008

Hartwig Aboard; Steelers Sign OL to Two-Year Deal

The Steelers biggest issue down the stretch last season was their offensive line, and on Tuesday they took a solid step in improving it by announcing they have come to terms with former Panthers O-lineman Justin Hartwig to a two-year deal.  Reports say that the deal is worth $4 mil over two seasons, and also […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 18 2008

Steelers Retain Two O-Linemen

The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to keep two of their offensive linemen as on Tuesday, offensive linemen Chris Kemoeatu and Trai Essex accepted their one-year tender offers from the team; both players were eligible to weigh offers from other teams until mid-April, with the Steelers owning the right to match their offers.  Kemoeatu will earn $1,417,000 […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Mar 18 2008

Hartwig and Nickey Visit the Steelers

The Steelers, despite not having all that much cash to spend in the free agent market, are getting visits from two players that might come to them as a discount.  The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that the team spent some time with recently released Panthers starter on their O-line - Justin Hartwig.  The 29-year old […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 15 2008