Four veteran Steelers cut free to negotiate with other teams
The Steelers officially released the four veterans they announced last week would be cut, and all four are free to negotiate with other NFL teams. Source: post-gazette.com – Steelers/NFL
The Steelers officially released the four veterans they announced last week would be cut, and all four are free to negotiate with other NFL teams. Source: post-gazette.com – Steelers/NFL
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported on Friday morning that the Steelers had cut roughly $ 37.4 million off their salary cap figure with all their restructuring and releases over the last few weeks. On Friday morning, they lopped off even more money. James Farrior’s agent Ralph Cindrich tweeted on Friday morning — in classic Cindrich style — that Farrior…
The latest veteran Steeler that is going to be shown the door is guard Chris Kemoeatu, as reports say he will be released by the club to try and give them more room under the cap. A 2005 sixth-round pick out of Utah, the 6-foot-3, 344-pound Kemoeatu spent three season as a reserve before becoming…
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers continue what is looking like a purge of some of their older players with bigger contracts. Bryant McFadden was released several weeks ago, the Hines Ward announcement came yesterday and today, it is veteran defensive lineman Aaron Smith. Smith has only played in 15 games the last three seasons with…
Brought to you by: Cincy Jungle The smile that made Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, Hines Ward (in)famous is surely subdued today. Michael David Smith of profootballtalk.com writes that the team has announced that they will release the 15-year veteran. This move really comes as no surprise, given the Steelers’ salary cap quandary and the recent…
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Steelers president Art Rooney II announced that the team will sever ties with Hines Ward, the team’s all-time leading receiver, within two weeks. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Shop Pittsburgh Steelers Gear
The Steelers are still close to being up against the cap. The team is still in need of some much needed space to make sure they retain Mike Wallace and can bring in some youth to help this team in the future. They could also use a free agent to help fill the offensive line….
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** More cuts are coming for the Steelers, and contract restructures as well. Kevin Colbert, Steelers GM mentioned as much several times in recent interviews with the local media and also at the 2012 NFL Combine during his media session. We don’t know how…
The Steelers removed $ 2.85 million off the salary cap by converting $ 3.8 million of Willie Colon’s salary for 2012 into a bonus. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** The Minnesota Vikings are going younger this offseason in their attempt to catch up with the rest of their division. Source: post-gazette.com – Steelers/NFL Shop Pittsburgh Steelers Gear