October 24th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in 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 listed as doubtful [...]
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Injuries Sideline Nine Players at Practice
Nine players, including five likely starters watched another day of training camp from the sidelines at Saint Vincent College due to injuries. Linebacker James Harrison, cornerback Deshea Townsend, linebacker Anthony Trucks, linebacker Mike Humpal defensive end Brett Keisel, wide receiver Limas Sweed, guard Kendall Simmons, tackle Marvel Smith, tight end Dezmond Sherrod were all off [...]
Steelers Get Morning Off
After a week that saw a handful of players go down with injuries, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin decided to give his players a break and cancel Thursday morning’s practice session at St. Vincent College. In the afternoon session lineman Marvel Smith returned to action after missing most of Wednesday with a groin injury and [...]
Smith’s Health the Key to an Extension
From: Pro Football Weekly A source close to the Steelers says the club’s willingness to sign OLT Marvel Smith to a contract extension largely comes down to whether Smith, who has a history of back problems, can stay healthy. Smith, who will be 30 in August, has one year left on his contract. Whatever happens [...]
OL Smith Won’t Allow Lack of Contract Talks to Bother Him
Last season the Steelers had to live with the distraction of O-lineman Alan Faneca basically knowing it would be his last year in Pittsburgh. This years version of that may be OL Marvel Smith, who also will be entering the last year of his contract with no new deal in sight. Despite the facts being [...]
Steelers Practice on the South Side
The Steelers quietly returned to their off season workout program on the South Side Tuesday. Several players watched from the sidelines as they continue to recover from injuries and off season surgery including Hines Ward, defensive end Aaron Smith, and Kendall Simons. Troy Polamalu was given permission by the team to work out with his [...]
Steelers Make Moves Trying to Add Depth to the O-Line
With the Steelers limping towards their playoff game on Saturday, the team today tried to add some sort of depth to their offensive line, as they pulled up offensive lineman Jonathan Parquet from the practice squad and signed rookie offensive lineman Jason Capizzi for the second time. With both Marvel Smith and Max Starks hurt, [...]
