The Steelers have found themselves a backup TE for Heath Miller, coming to terms with free agent tight end John Gilmore. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The 31-year-old Gilmore has 52 receptions for 524 yards and five touchdowns during his nine-year career with the Bears and Buccaneers, where Gilmore has caught 31 passes [...]
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Taking a stab at the Steelers 53-Man roster
The Steelers embark on their fourth and final preseason game Thursday at home against the Carolina Panthers. Instead of an in-depth preview of a game that will feature mostly 2nd, 3rd and 4th string guys, I figured it was time to take a look at the teams roster, and guess who may and may not [...]
Steelers Cut Long Snapper Jared Retkofsky
The Steelers today released long snapper Jared Retkofsky, according to a league source. Retkofsky was placed on waivers late last week. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound former Texas Christian player played in 11 games over the past two seasons. He was previously on the Seahawks practice squad. Retkofsky filled in last season when Greg Warren got hurt.
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 place during the loss [...]
Tomlin Meets Players; Free Agents Aplenty
Mike Tomlin spent Monday addressing his team and then meeting individually with his players. The Steelers have a few unrestricted free agents like guard Alan Faneca, linebacker Clark Haggans, offensive lineman Max Starks, defensive end Travis Kirschke and fullback Dan Kreider. Faneca is a seven-time pro bowler who could demand big money on the [...]


August 2nd, 2011
Matt Loede
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