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Report: OL Smith Done for the Rest of 08

ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that O-lineman Marvel Smith is going to miss the rest of the 08 season, and also will have back surgery. He hasn’t played since the teams game in Jacksonville back on October 5th, and Max Starks, who has played terrible in his place, likely will stay in the starting role. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 12 2008

Big Ben Takes the Field in Practice Today

Want Big Ben to sit this week against the Chargers? Don’t count on it. Ben Roethlisberger took the field today per usual with his team, practicing and zipping passes across the field. Not that there was ever much doubt for coach Mike Tomlin that Ben wouldn’t be the starting QB Sunday vs [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 12 2008

Parker to be Back at Practice Wednesday

The Steelers got some good news on the injury front, as it looks as if Willie Parker will be able to go this weekend vs the Chargers. Parker will be back on the practice field tomorrow when the Steelers start their prep for San Diego. Mike Tomlin spoke today about the reports about [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 11 2008

LB Woodley 50-50 to Play vs Colts Sunday

While Ben Roethlisberger is probable for the game against the Colts tomorrow, another player that is 50/50 for the game is outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley. He suffered a calf injury before the Giants game two weeks ago. “I really can’t say if it’s worse or if it’s better. I have two days. I [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 08 2008

Parker and Big Ben Miss Practice

As the Steelers get ready for Sunday’s showdown with the Colts at home, a couple of their big name offensive players sat out practice today. Running back Willie Parker and QB Ben Roethlisberger both didn’t take part in the session. Parker has a shoulder injury from Monday night’s game vs the Skins, and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 06 2008

Ben Gets an MRI; Leftwich Possibly to Start Sunday

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger had an MRI Tuesday to determine just how bad his shoulder injury suffered Monday night against the Redskins is. For now, it very much looks like Byron Leftwich may get the call as the Steelers get set to host Peyton Manning and the Colts Sunday at Hienz Field.
ESPN is reporting [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 05 2008

Steelers Sign Long Snapper Retkofsky; Parker Hopeful to Play

You can kiss the long-snapping career of Pro Bowl LB James Harrison good-bye. And that is a good thing. Today the Steelers signed Jared Retkofsky as their new long-snapper, as they placed Greg Warren on injured reserve. Warren underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his knee. The injury took [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 28 2008

Up to Four Starters Could Be Out for Giants Game

It’s expected to be a hard-hitting affair tomorrow when the Steelers tangle with the World Champion New York Giants at Hinez Field. While the Steelers remain a slight favorite, they will go into the matchup missing possibly as many as four starters.
For sure out for the game is left tackle Marvel Smith, who has [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 25 2008

Parker Likely Grounded Again vs Giants

Looks as if “Fast” Willie will be grounded Willie again this weekend when the Giants come to Hinez Field to take on the Steelers. Parker didn’t practice today due to the ongoing issues with his sprained left knee. Looks as if Mewelde Moore will be the starter again this week. Parker is [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 24 2008

Parker Misses Practice Again; Won’t Play Sunday

Pro Bowl running back Willie Parker didn’t take the field Friday for practice for the Steelers, and he will not play Sunday when the team plays the winless Bengals. Despite it being said that Parker would be ready to go after the bye, his sprained knee appeared to have been aggravated during the week [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 17 2008