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Pittsburgh Steelers Officially Waive Running Back Chris Rainey – Watch Him Clear Waivers
February 6th, 2013 at 10:27 PM
In a roster move that the Pittsburgh Steelers announced almost a month ago, the team officially waived running back Chris Rainey on Tuesday. This move, decided upon after his arrest in Florida, completes the potential dismantling of the entire 2012 backfield, as Rainey was the only running back that they...
The Release of Chris Rainey Complicates the Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Position for 2013
January 14th, 2013 at 11:34 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines last week when they released running back Chris Rainey after his arrest in Florida. Sure, the running game was a disappointment, but in the process, they also released the only running back that they had under contract at this point for the 2013 season.***PHOTO1***Of course, they...
Pittsburgh Steelers Place Three, Including Two Starters, on Injured Reserve
December 26th, 2012 at 9:28 PM
Days after the Pittsburgh Steelers watched all of their playoff hopes disappear after a 13-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Steelers made a few roster moves to take care of some injury situations. This occurred when the team placed three on injured reserve including two starters.***PHOTO1***The Steelers placed tight...
Pittsburgh Steelers Suspend Running Back Rashard Mendenhall
December 11th, 2012 at 8:43 PM
It is clear that the Rashard Mendenhall era with the Pittsburgh Steelers has likely come to an end. Yes, there are four games remaining in 2012, but unless there is a severe injury; it is now even more unlikely for Mendenhall to see the field.***PHOTO1***Today, the Steelers suspended the former...
Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Plaxico Burress; Announce Charlie Batch as Starter Against Cleveland Browns
November 20th, 2012 at 10:38 PM
It is crazy, looking at what a difference three weeks can make in the NFL. Not long ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers were riding high, looking like a team poised to make another run at a Super Bowl, today, they look more like a MASH unit fighting for survival.***PHOTO1***The Steelers are...
Battered Pittsburgh Steelers Fall to the Baltimore Ravens in AFC North Action
November 19th, 2012 at 10:33 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens were caught up in a typical match-up. In the end, this physical and hard-fought game was separated by one special teams play, with the Ravens taking the first battle of the season 13-10.***PHOTO1***The Steelers wasted little time after taking the opening kickoff to take...
Pittsburgh Steelers Will Be Thin at Running Back Against the New York Giants
November 4th, 2012 at 3:50 PM
It will definitely be a case of “Next Man Up” for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their game against the New York Giants, as the team will be extremely thin at running back. With this important game at hand, the Steelers will be without both Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) and Jonathan Dwyer...
Pittsburgh Steelers Face Injury and Travel Challenges in Preparation for the New York Giants
November 1st, 2012 at 9:24 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their Sunday match up against the New York Giants in normal fashion. However, in this challenging week, where Hurricane Sandy created despair up the East Coast, it appears that the challenges for Sunday are just getting started.***PHOTO1***It has been reported that due to the...
Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Situation Takes Another Turn
October 30th, 2012 at 10:57 PM
As the effects of Hurricane Sandy continue to be felt along the Northern East Coast, the NFL will be monitoring the effects of the storm to ensure all safety measures are in place for Sunday’s match-up the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants. At this point, it appears that...
Pittsburgh Steelers Receive Good News and a Scare Thursday at Practice
October 18th, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Just when the Pittsburgh Steelers finally received some good news along the injury front, the team received a scare when their franchise quarterback had to leave practice early after rolling his ankle. To make things worse, it is the same ankle he damaged in 2011.***PHOTO1***Of course, this is Ben Roethlisberger...
Pittsburgh Steelers Will Be Without Two Starters, Maybe More, Against the Cincinnati Bengals
October 17th, 2012 at 8:52 PM
One of the biggest questions facing the Pittsburgh Steelers this week as they prepare for their AFC North battle against the Cincinnati Bengals, is who exactly will be available. Injury wise, the battered Steelers are in rough shape.***PHOTO1***The team has already announced they will be without at least two starters...
Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Situation Has Many Unanswered Questions as They Prepare for the Denver Broncos
September 5th, 2012 at 9:15 PM
As the NFL season kicks off Wednesday night in a NFC East battle between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants, many Pittsburgh Steelers fans are solely concentrating on the season opener Sunday night for their home team. Unfortunately, for them, with only a few days remaining, there are still...
Projecting the Pittsburgh Steelers Opening Day 53-Man Roster
August 30th, 2012 at 11:07 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers will finally start the 2012 NFL season next Sunday night against the Denver Broncos and the roster for that campaign should look a lot different that the one that took the field in 2011. Gone are familiar names such as Hines Ward, Chris Hoke and Aaron Smith....
Pittsburgh Steelers Look to End Preseaon on a Healthy and Positive Note Against the Carolina Panthers
August 29th, 2012 at 9:24 PM
On Tuesday, the news that the Pittsburgh Steelers activated linebackers James Harrison and Jason Worilds from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list was overshadowed by the return of Mike Wallace. The news on Harrison is not unexpected as he has been vocal about being ready for week one, but...
Pittsburgh Steelers to Take on the Buffalo Bills in the Critical Third Preseason Game
August 24th, 2012 at 11:01 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have their dress rehearsal of sorts when they take on the Buffalo Bills in what may be the most important preseason game of the season. With that being said the starters should play the first half (maybe more / maybe less), and fans should get a...
Pittsburgh Steelers Look to Even Record Against Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night
August 18th, 2012 at 9:56 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers had their last walk-through in Latrobe Saturday morning and will now shift gears into game mode before taking on the Indianapolis Colts in their Heinz Field season debut. For fans, this is an exciting time as the team continues to take shape. However, for the players and...
Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Jonathan Dwyer Returns to Action and Gives Ailing Running Game a Boost
August 16th, 2012 at 10:12 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued working their way through training camp on Thursday, as they prepare for this Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. Along the way, they got a boost with running back Jonathan Dwyer returning to action.***PHOTO1***The Steelers have become extremely thin in the backfield after the opening preseason...
Pittsburgh Steelers Drop Their First Preseason Game to the Philadelphia Eagles 24-23
August 9th, 2012 at 11:04 PM
The first preseason game for Pittsburgh Steelers is in the books, with a 24-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.***PHOTO1***After leading 13-0 at halftime, the second half became a sloppy affair as both teams cleared their benches with unknown players who are fighting for roster spots. In the third quarter, the...
Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Rashard Mendenhall May Be Ready for Training Camp
July 15th, 2012 at 7:33 PM
In reviewing twitter this week, there was an interesting tweet from an unlikely source, Rashard Mendenhall, concerning his recovery from his torn ACL. The message was simple and short, as he tweeted that his torn ACL “has healed wonderfully…” For Pittsburgh Steelers fans, this should be a message met with...
Running Back Jonathan Dwyer Could Push Isaac Redman for Playing Time in the Pittsburgh Steelers Backfield
July 7th, 2012 at 11:45 PM
As the Pittsburgh Steelers creep toward the opening of training camp, everything remains quiet. In fact, the only news to come out recently is the lack of progress between the team and wide receiver Mike Wallace in his contract situation. When camp finally opens on July 27, one position everyone will...
