January 20th, 2012 
Matt Loede 
Posted in In an rather interesting move today, the Steelers signed former Ravens quarterback Troy Smith. The former Ohio State QB and Heisman Trophy winner had been in on Thursday for a workout. He inks a “future/reserves” contract. He was playing in the UFL with the Omaha Nighthawks. Likely he will fight for the number three job, [...]
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Week One at Ravens Inactives
Pittsburgh: QB Dennis Dixon, RB Jonathan Dwyer, WR Jerricho Cotchery, OL Ramon Foster, OL Chris Scott, LB Chris Carter, CB Curtis Brown Baltimore: WR Tandon Doss, OL Bryan Mattison, DL Brandon McKinney, DE/LB Michael McAdoo, LB Sergio Kindle, LB Jason Phillips, CB Chykie Brown
Will Dennis Dixon Even Make the Final Roster?
Gerry Dulac of the Post-Gazette reports that QB Dennis Dixon may be the odd man out in Pittsburgh even though he signed his tender this week. Right now it appears that veteran Charlie Batch will get the No.3 quarterback job instead of Dixon. Batch, 36, showed last season he could still be an effective backup, [...]
Unhappy Dixon Staying Out of Latrobe; Agent Says He Wants a Trade
Dennis Dixon was the Steelers starter for the first two games of last season when QB’s were either suspended or hurt. Now, a season later, he’s weighing out his options as he sits at home away from camp in Latrobe. Dixon, a restricted free agent, did not sign his tender and has yet to report [...]
Steelers Unrestricted and Restricted Free Agents; Who Stays and Goes?
Here’s the official list of the unrestricted and restricted free agents for the Steelers as the free agency period kicks off on Tuesday. Unrestricted: Tackle Willie Colon Defensive End Nick Eason Guard Trai Essex Linbacker Keyaron Fox Cornerback William Gay Nose Tackle Chris Hoke Defensive Back Anthony Madison Running Back Mewelde Moore Tackle Jonathan Scott [...]
Ranking the Steelers: 44-40
The other day we started posting the rankings of the top 50 Steelers. Click HERE to see numbers 50 to 45. Today we continue with the next five players, that being numbers 44 to 40. 44. Dennis Dixon Quarterback Last season Dixon fell into the starting QB role after Byron Leftwich was hurt in the [...]
Report Says San Fran High on Steelers FA QB Dennis Dixon
Pro Football Weekly hears that another potential free-agent quarterback who might appeal to the 49ers is the Steelers’ Dennis Dixon. If the free agency rules are retained from the last CBA, Dixon would be a restricted free agent, meaning the Steelers get the right of first refusal and in Dixon’s case, a fifth-round choice if [...]
Tomlin Talks Adams, the Backup QB Spot, Sweed and Another Super Bowl Run
Mike Tomlin is speaking up about his football team, making some comments about players and spots on the club a few weeks after the team fell five points short of another Super Bowl win. The full story, which can be found HERE in the Post-Gazette, talks about Tomlin saying the team can again compete for [...]
