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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed restricted free agent nose tackle Steve McLendon to a three-year contract, the team announced today. McLendon originally signed with the Steelers as an undrafted…… Source: Pittsburgh Steelers : News
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As the restricted free agent market winds down, the Green Bay Packers took a look at Steelers nose tackle Steve McLendon, according to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun. McLendon visited on Wednesday, and could be a good fit in Green Bay, who employs a 3-4 defense as in Pittsburgh. No word yet if the…
The Packers wisely have decided to kick the tires on Steelers nose tackle Steve McLendon. Green Bay has nothing to lose by taking advantage of the opportunity to talk to a player who would be off limits if he were under contract. Former Patriots V.P. of player personnel and former Chiefs G.M. Scott Pioli explained…
Two days after the Steelers announced they were matching the offer to WR Emmanuel Sanders, they may have another issue with a restricted free agent. Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun is reporting that Steelers nose tackle Steve McLendon has talked to and paid a visit to Green Bay to sit down with the Packers….
While many are still smarting from the move to release James Harrison, the Black and Gold today placed a couple of tenders on restricted free agents. The club placed a low tender on nose tackle Steve McLendon, who should replace free agent Casey Hampton in the middle of the Steelers line. The Steelers tender on…
The Pittsburgh Steelers and nose tackle Casey Hampton will be parting ways once the new NFL league year begins in March via Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In a continuing effort to rebuild their defensive line with youth, the Steelers are moving on from Hampton. Steve McLendon was signed by the Steelers as an…
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to allow long-time nose tackle Casey Hampton to leave via free agency. Since 2001 Hampton has anchored the Steelers defensive line and has been a key to the Steelers success against the run. Hampton’s ability to take up blockers and open lanes for linebackers has helped the team rank first…
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** STEVE McLENDONNose TackleHis night didn’t last very long, but when he was on the field, Steve McLendon was productive. Starting at nose tackle, McLendon played barely a half, but he made it count, …… Source: Pittsburgh Steelers : News Shop Pittsburgh Steelers Gear
At 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds, Steve McLendon is not a small man. At least, he would not be a small man if he were something other than an NFL defensive tackle. But as an NFL defensive tackle, he’s frequently described as “undersized.” And as a nose tackle in Pittsburgh, where they’re accustomed to Casey Hampton…