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Archive for March, 2008

LB Haggans Starting to Get Interest in the Market

It looks as if Steelers free agent linebacker Clark Haggans is starting to finally draw interest in the free agent market, as reports say that he has taken recent calls from the Browns and Colts.  Haggans has not spoken to the Steelers about returning, and it’s basically a done deal that his eight-year career in [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 14 2008

DE Smith Expected to Be 100% At Training Camp

             
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith, who missed the last 4 games of the 2007 season afte rtearing a biceps muscle against the New England Patriots, is expected to be at full strength for training camp. according to John Harris of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review; Smith underwent surgery and is working out in Colorado, said [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Mar 12 2008

Steelers Ink LB Fox

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed free agent linebacker Keyaron Fox to a one-year contract, of which no financial details were forthcoming; a 3rd-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2004, Fox has played mainly on special teams and some at LB. 

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Mar 12 2008

Clark Should Get Starting Job Back When Healthy

 
Sporting News is reporting that safety Ryan Clark is expected to take his starting job from last season right back once he’s 100 percent from having his spleen removed during the middle of last season. Clark will take over for Anthony Smith, who was known last season more for his mouth (remember the Pats game?) [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 12 2008

LB Harrison Facing Assault Charge

I’m almost certain that Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney will not like this incident one bit; according to the Pittsburgh Press-Gazette, Steelers linebacker James Harrison is facing an assault charge. In an affidavit provided by local police, Harrison and his girlfriend were arguing at her home at 1 PM on Saturday when she locked herself [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Mar 09 2008

Frazier Re-Signed

The Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday re-signed free agent linebacker Andre Frazier to a one-year contract, of which financial terms of the deal were not disclosed; Frazier played in eight games - mostly on special teams - with the Steelers last year, recording 12 tackles and a fumble recovery.

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Mar 07 2008

Steelers Really Tight Under the Cap

The Steelers are a little tight under the salary cap.  The Pittsburgh Post Gazette is reporting that the Black & Gold have only $1.3-million in salary cap room after signing Ben Roethlisberger and Mewelde Moore earlier in the week.  The Steelers could free-up some cap room if they remove the transition tag off Max Starks.  The [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 07 2008

Steelers Entertain Lineman, Linebacker

The Steelers are talking with free agent offensive lineman Rex Hadnot.  Hadnot, a 6-foot-2, 325-guard, started all 16-games for the Miami Dolphins last season.  The Steelers are unsettled along the offensive line after the departure of Alan Faneca to the New York Jets in free agency and Marvell Smith’s back surgery last season.  The Steelers [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 06 2008

Steelers and RB Moore Agree to Three-Year Deal

It’s been a busy day for the Black and Gold, as they first wrapped up their mega-deal with QB Ben Roethlisberger, and now the team has announced that they have come to terms on a three-year deal with now former Vikings back Mewelde Moore.  He is a solid third-down back as well as he can [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 03 2008

RB Mewelde Moore and Steelers Close to a Deal

The Steelers hosted free agent RB Mewelde Moore on Sunday, and “his signing appears imminent,” according to ESPN’s Michael Smith. He’d be an upgrade over 2007 end of the year third-down option Verron Haynes and supply added punt and kick return value. The deal should be announced this afternoon.

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 03 2008