Category Archives: Steelers Roster

Alameda Ta’amu Claimed Off Waivers By Arizona

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The Cardinals have claimed former Steelers 4th round draft pick Alameda Ta’amu off of waivers. Ta’amu was released by the Steelers yesterday after losing the battle for the backup NT spot to Hebron Fangupo.

Ta’amu was suspended by the team last fall and subsequently released after being arrested for DWI and other charges. The team signed him back to the practice squad last November where he spent the remainder of the season.

He missed a good deal of time during camp due to a hamstring injury, but looked promising in his preseason performance.

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Steelers Sign Eight To Practice Squad

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The Steelers have signed the following eight players to their practice squad:

OL Chris Hubbard

OL Joe Long

RB Alvester Alexander

DE Brian Arnfelt

LB Alan Baxter

LB Terence Garvin

DB Devin Smith

WR Justin Brown

Some notable exclusions from that list are Marshall McFadden and 5th round pick Terry Hawthorne.  I expect that Spaeth’s roster spot will open up on Tuesday and most likely one of these guys gets promoted to the active roster.

The 2013 Steelers 53 Man Roster

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Below is a sortable table with the complete 2013 Steelers 53 man roster as it stands today. This will almost certainly change in a few days, and when it does, I’ll update accordingly.

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Steelers Cut Roster Down To 53

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The team announced the remaining roster moves today that were necessary to reduce the roster to the required 53. The most surprising move to many people perhaps is the release of Dwyer. Here is a list of the roster moves:

RB Jonathan Dwyer
NT Alameda Ta’amu
CB Terry Hawthorne
WR Justin Brown
P Brian Moorman
CB Josh Victorian
LB Marshall McFadden
TE Jamie McCoy
WR Reggie Dunn
OL Mike Golic Jr
OL Joe Madsen
OL Chris Hubbard
DE Brian Arnfelt
LB Alan Baxter
LB Terence Garvin
CB Devin Smith
WR Kashif Moore
RB Alvester Alexander
TE Nathan Overbay
OL Joe Long
LB Brian Rolle
S Ross Ventrone

Report: Steelers Release LB Marshall McFadden

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The team is expected to announce their final roster moves at 4:oo PM EST today, but early reports are indicating that Marshall McFadden has been released. McFadden is practice squad eligible, so it seems likely that he’ll wind up there. For what it’s worth, PFF scored McFadden lowest out of the Steelers ILB’s during the preseason.

Projecting The Steelers 2013 53 Man Roster

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NFL teams have until 6 PM tomorrow to reduce their roster down to the final 53. Here’s a look at how it may likely play out.

Quarterbacks:[3] Ben Roethlisberger, Bruce Gradkowski, Landry Jones.

I feel pretty certain that Jones makes the roster. The team knew he was a developmental pick.

Running Backs: [6] Le’veon Bell, Isaac Redman, Larod Stephens-Howling, Jonathan Dwyer, Felix Jones, Will Johnson [FB]

Dwyer could very well be cut or traded, and Jones could also be cut. In the end I lean towards the team actually keeping both to start the season. I’ve seen speculation that the Steelers call the Giants to trade Dwyer for a pick, but I don’t see the Giants being that hard up for a Running Back.

Wide Receivers:[4] Antonio Brown, Emmanuel Sanders, Jerricho Cotchery, Marcus Wheaton.

This is a tough one, and if the team keeps 5 WRs, then Moye is the fifth. I think Moye and Brown go to the PS to start the season, though. Of course, Brown is a gamble on the PS.

Tight Ends:[4] Heath Miller, David Johnson, David Paulson, Matt Spaeth.

Spaeth will likely be placed on IR designated to return.

Offensive Line:[8] Maurkice Pouncey, Ramon Foster, David DeCastro, Mike Adams, Marcus Gilbert, Kelvin Beachum, John Malecki, Guy Whimper.

Defensive Line:[6] Ziggy Hood, Steve McLendon, Brett Keisel, Cameron Heyward, Al Woods, Alameda Ta’amu.

This could go either way between Ta’amu and Fangupo in my eyes, but I think Ta’amu has shown enough to get the spot. Fangupo’s age is a deciding factor, too.

Linebackers:[10] LaMarr Woodley, Larry Foote, Lawrence Timmons, Jason Worilds, Jarvis Jones, Chris Carter, Alan Baxter, Marshall McFadden, Kion Wilson and Vince Williams.

I can easily see Wilson going to the Practice Squad. If that’s the case, they keep 9 and DCS is the 5th safety.

Cornerbacks:[5] Ike Taylor, Cortez Allen, William Gay, Curtis Brown, Terry Hawthorne.

Hawthorne missed a lot of time this summer, but he’s got a high ceiling. I think Victorian lands on the Practice Squad.

Safeties:[4] Troy Polamalu, Ryan Clark, Shamarko Thomas, Robert Golden.

Specials:[3] Greg Warren, Shaun Suisham, Drew Butler

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Steelers Cut Roster Down To 75

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The team has announced the first wave of roster cuts today, reducing the roster down to 75. Here is the official list of roster moves :

RB Baron Batch, LB Stevenson Sylvester, OT Mike Farrell, WR Tyler Shaw, OT D’Anthony Batiste, WR David Gilreath, CB Ryan Steed, TE Peter Tuitupou, QB John Parker Wilson, WR J.D. Woods, and RB Jeremy Wright all have been waived.

Justin Cheadle and DeMarcus Van Dyke were waived injured.

DE Nick Williams was placed on IR and Sean Spence to Reserve/PUP.

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Steelers Will Make Roster Cuts Today

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The Steelers will announce early roster cuts today, ahead of the Tuesday deadline. All teams are required to cut their 90 man roster down to 75 by 4:00 PM Est. on Tuesday, August 27th. Some teams have already gotten started today, and the Steelers are expected to be down to 75 by nightfall. While it’s hard to predict exactly who will be eliminated during the first round of cuts, some names you might expect to see on today’s list are-  WR Tyler Shaw, RB Jeremy Wright, DB Devin Smith, TE Peter Tuitupou, OT Guy Whimper, OG Golic Jr., OT Batiste among others. I’m not saying all those players will be cut, just don’t be surprised if they are. Don’t be surprised to see an injury waiver, as well. I’ll post the official list once it becomes available.

Steelers Trade LB Adrian Robinson For RB Felix Jones

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Today the Steelers have traded Adrian Robinson to the Eagles for Felix Jones.

Jones, who was drafted one pick before Mendenhall in 2008, spent 5 years with the Cowboys before signing a one year deal with the Eagles in May. The former 1st round pick turned 26 in May, and averaged 4.8 yards per carry during his time with the Cowboys. He also has kickoff return experience, with a 23.9 yard per return average.

Robinson, who was signed as an UDFA out of Temple in 2012, was on the roster last year and active for 12 games. His chances of making the 53 man roster this year were slim.

I wouldn’t read too much into this acquisition. Jones isn’t a lock to make the roster, and the trade isn’t even official unless both men pass physicals today. Jones left the Eagles preseason game early last week with a rib injury, and has battled with ankle and knee injuries for much of his career.