Category Archives: Steelers Roster

Steelers Sign RB Jeremy Wright, Release K Daniel Hrapmann

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The team announced that they have signed Running Back Jeremy Wright today. Daniel Hrapmann was released to make room on the roster.

Wright was signed by the Giants as an UDFA this spring after declaring for the draft early. He was waived by them in June. Wright is 5’11”, 205 pounds. During his last season at Louisville, he totalled 824 yards with 211 rushes with 10 touchdowns. He was used in the kickoff return game there as well, with an avg of 25 yards per return after 40 returns. He’ll wear #37 during his time here.

Hrapmann, who many fans hoped would replace Shaun Suisham last year, was released during the first round of cuts last August. There wasn’t much danger to Suisham’s job this preseason, and Hrapmann was an expected roster cut later this month. He was listed on the AFL’s New Orleans Voodoo roster this past season.

Preseason Week 2 Depth Chart Released

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This week’s Steelers depth chart is out. Possibly the most notable change this week is Le’veon Bell being listed as co-starter with Isaac Redman. Brian Moorman is also listed as co-starter next to Drew Butler for punting duties. Other changes of note this week include  moving Beachum to the right, Shamarko Thomas at backup with Cromartie-Smith, L. Jones moving up ahead of John Parker Wilson, and Gilreath excluded from special teams this week.

Don’t put much stock into these early preseason depth charts. They’re often used as motivators and change quickly.

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Plaxico Burress Placed on IR, WR Tyler Shaw Signed

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The Steelers have officially placed Plaxico Burress on Injured Reserve today. Burress, who turned 36 yesterday, underwent surgery on his right shoulder to repair a torn rotator cuff.

The team has signed WR Tyler Shaw to add depth and fill the opening on the roster. Shaw went undrafted out of Northwest Missouri State this spring. He’s 6’0, 182 lbs and clocked a 40 low time of 4.37. He spent this summer with the Cardinals before being cut last week. Aside from impressing with his speed on the football field in college, he was also an accomplished hurdler on the track team.

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.

Steelers Sign TE Nathan Overbay, Release OT Mike Farrell

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The Steelers signed Tight End Nathan Overbay today. Mike Farrell was released to make room on the roster. Overbay was an UDFA out of Eastern Washington in 2010. Originally signed by the Broncos, he’s spent most of his career on and off the Detroit Lions’ practice squad. Overbay is 6’5, and is reportedly 259 lbs. He is the nephew of former Pirates infielder Lyle Overbay.

One would have to assume that this signing, coupled with Coach Tomlin’s lack of an update for Spaeth this morning, indicates that Spaeth’s injury will be sidelining him for a while. That’s just speculation of course. Hopefully, we get more details on Spaeth’s injury later today.

Steelers Sign RB Alvester Alexander & CB Devin Smith, Waive Curtis McNeal & Cordian Hagans

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The Steelers announced today that they have signed Running Back Alvester Alexander and Cornerback Devin Smith. RB Curtis McNeal and DE Cordian Hagans were released to make room on the roster for them.

Devin Smith (5’10” 182) was released last week by the Cowboys, who signed him as an UDFA in April. Smith, who was not invited to the Combine, ran a 4.49 40 at his pro day at Wisconsin.  Smith was viewed as a Nickel Corner by scouts, and was said to be a strong Special Teams player who could fill in at Safety.

Alvester Alexander was originally signed by the Bears last year as an UDFA out of the University of Wyoming, and spent time on the Colts practice squad last season. He was released by the Titans in July. He declared for the draft a year early. His best season at Wyoming was his sophomore year, where he rushed for 792 yards, and 14 TD’s. Alexander by the numbers: 5’10”, 206, 4.39 40.

 

Steelers Sign OT D’Anthony Batiste, Waive Nik Embernate

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The Steelers  have signed veteran Tackle D’Anthony Batiste today and placed Offensive Lineman Nik Embernate on the Waived/Injured list. Embernate tore his ACL and MCL in practice on Thursday, so this move comes as no surprise. Embernate will go on the waiver wire, and if no team claims him (the odds of being claimed are little to none), then the Steelers will then be able to place him on IR, or work out an injury settlement. While on IR, he will not count towards the 90 man roster.

Batiste, who was scheduled for a workout, started 10 games for the Cardinals last season. He was rated last out of the available free agent Tackles by ProFootballFocus earlier this year.