Steelers place DeCastro on IR, with designation to return

Posted by Mike Florio on September 7, 2012, 3:30 PM EDT
Getty Images As expected, the Steelers have taken advantage of the [URL="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/7412/david-decastro"]David DeCastro[/URL] rule, using it for David DeCastro.
The rookie first-round offensive lineman has been placed on injured reserve, with the designation that he may return. DeCastro suffered a serious knee injury during the preseason, against the Bills.
The new tweak to the IR procedures allows DeCastro to return to practice at least six weeks after being placed on the list, and then to practice at least eight weeks after being placed on the list. Once he returns to practice, however, he has only three weeks to be added to the active roster or he’ll be shut down for the year.
Taking his place on the active roster is cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke, the fastest man in the 2011 Scouting Combine. Drafted by the Raiders in round three, cut earlier this week, and unclaimed on waivers, he slides onto the bottom of the roster in Pittsburgh.



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