Steelers release first depth chart
MONDAY, AUGUST 06, 2012
posted by Dale Lolley
The Steelers on Monday released their first official depth chart of the season as they prepare for Thursday's preseason opener in Philadelphia.
There were a few surprises on the list, including holdout wideout Mike Wallace still being listed as No. 1 ahead of Emmanuel Sanders at receiver.
It was likely a measured move by the Steelers to show Wallace that - at least right now - there are no long-term hard feelings regarding his holdout, which will reach its third week on Wednesday.
We could see a change in that moving forward.
Rookie offensive tackle Mike Adams is still listed behind Trai Essex at left tackle on the depth chart despite the fact that Adams has been used ahead of Essex on the field the past three days.
Sanders, meanwhile, is listed as the team's No. 1 return man ahead of rookie Chris Rainey.
Defensively, because the guys on the PUP list aren't listed, Chris Carter is the starter at right outside linebacker, ahead of rookie Adrian Robinson. On the other side, it is veteran Brandon Johnson listed as second behind LaMarr Woodley.
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