Monthly Archives: August 2013

Mike Tomlin Confirms Matt Spaeth Had Surgery

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In the post-game press conference, Coach Tomlin was asked about Matt Spaeth’s status. In reply, Mike Tomlin said he had surgery preformed, but did not have an update at this time. This confirms the early reports that Spaeth would need surgery when he injured his foot in practice last week. This contradicts Gerry Dulac’s report that Spaeth simply had a linsfranc sprain.

Coach Tomlin said he would have an update on Spaeth tomorrow.

[Rumor] Matt Spaeth May Need Lisfranc Surgery

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Reports are starting to surface, none confirmed yet, that Matt Spaeth may need Lisfranc surgery. If this is true, Spaeth will likely be out the majority, if not all of the season. The Lisfranc joint complex is a combination of bones and ligaments, which provide stability to the joint which lies in the middle of the foot. The severity of Lisfranc injuries varies greatly. Santonio Holmes for example suffered a Lisfranc injury last September and is still rehabilitating from it. His was the most severe kind.

The depth at the Tight End position is an area of concern on this team’s roster. If Spaeth does require surgery, this could be troubling news.

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Sources Say Plaxico Burress Has Torn Rotator Cuff

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Though no official announcement has been made by the team, Adam Schefter reports that Plaxico Burress has a torn rotator cuff.

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/365677841507041281

Mike Garafalo also reported that a torn rotator cuff was what Plaxico suffered yesterday. http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Plaxico-Burress-season-career-in-jeopardy-after-injury-080813

Garafalo says that sources told him surgery was likely in the Wide Receiver’s future. If these reports are true, this is not only the end of his chances of playing this season, but most likely the end of his career.

The injury happened yesterday while Burress was attempting to catch a pass that was being defended by Steed and Cromartie-Smith. He was said to have fallen on his right arm and needed to be carted from the practice field. Plaxico was no lock to make the roster, but he was showing signs of being the red zone threat many hoped he would be. This injury puts receivers like Justin Brown, David Gilreath, Kashif Moore, Derek Moye, and Reggie Dunn in greater contention for the last available Receiver spot.

Steelers Claim TE Michael Palmer, Waive TE John Rabe

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The team announced that they have claimed TE Michael Palmer off waivers, and released TE John Rabe to make room for the signing. Palmer was released by the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday. He was briefly with the Giants this spring before being signed by the Seahawks. Palmer was undrafted out of Clemson in 2010, but was signed by the Falcons and spent 3 seasons with the team, though saw limited playing time. Palmer is 25 years old, 6’5″, 260lbs.