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The Steelers announced that they have placed C Fernando Velasco on the Reserved/Injured list. Velasco suffered an achilles injury during the loss to the Ravens on Thanksgiving night. The team also announced that they have signed OT Rashard Butler as well as C Eric Olsen. Lastly, CB DeMarcus Van Dyke has been released to make room for the signings.
Eric Olsen is a 6′ 3″, 305 lb center who was drafted by the Broncos in the 2010 draft. Most recently, the 25 year old played with the New Orleans Saints before being released back in September.
Rashad Butler was drafted out of Miami in the 3rd round of the 2006 draft. Butler is listed as 6’4″, 317 lbs, but he suffers from ulcerative colitis, which caused him problems maintaining weight early in his career. The 30 year old tackle spent 4 years with the Texans, and was recently released by the Browns.
