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Steelers Add WR Danny Coale To The Practice Squad

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The Steelers have signed WR Danny Coale to the practice squad. In a corresponding move, the team has placed WR Tim Benford on the practice squad injured reserve list.

https://twitter.com/SteelersPRBurt/status/550712946200834048

Benford was signed to the practice squad just a couple days ago, when the team released practice squad corner back Jordan Sullen.

Danny Coale was with the Steelers throughout training camp last summer. Coale was waived injured in August after suffering a displaced fracture in one of his fingers. The 6’0, 190lb receiver was drafted by the Cowboys in the 5th round of the 2012 draft. He is the son in law of former Steelers lineman Tunch Ilkin.

 

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Steelers Sign WR James Shaw, Waive WR Danny Coale

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The Steelers have signed former Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Power wide receiver James Shaw. WR Danny Coale has been waived/injured.

Coale was Tunch Ilkin’s son in law. There is no word on the nature of his injury. According to Bob Labriola, Coale had a displaced fracture in one of his fingers which required surgery. Essentially, a displaced fracture is a fracture that changes the alignment or rotation of the bone(s). Coale was originally drafted by the Cowboys in the 5th round of the 2012 draft. He’ll most likely clear waivers and go the injured reserve list until the team reaches an injury settlement with him.

James Shaw is 5’11”, 195 lbs. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an UDFA last year and was with them through training camp. He played 15 snaps against the Steelers in preseason last summer, and had a few catches. He was signed to the Panthers practice squad after the season began, but was released shortly after.

Shaw played in 8 games for Pittsburgh’s AFL franchise this year. He had 21 receptions for 192 yards and 3 touchdowns. Shaw also saw time as a kick returner averaging 19.7 yards per return. Here’s a couple recent practice videos highlighting Shaw’s route running and pass catching abilities. He’s wearing #17.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKjGCfSAnDQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs0z–v7LKE

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Number Changes: Danny Coale And Dri Archer

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Steelers RB/WR Dri Archer and WR Danny Coale have changed numbers according to Mark Kaboly of the Tribune. Archer, the Steelers 3rd round compensatory pick, will be switching from #34 to #13. You’ll probably notice that 34 is a running back’s number, and 13 is not. Make of that what you will.

Archer confirmed the change via his instagram account.

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Coale, who was signed to a future’s contract back in January, is switching from 13 to 88.

Steelers Sign WR Danny Coale To Futures Contract

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The Steelers have signed WR Danny Coale to a reserve/futures contract. Coale, 6′ 0″, 190 lbs, was originally drafted by the Cowboys in the 5th round of the 2012 draft. The former Virginia Tech receiver spent time on the Cowboys and Colts’ practice squads last year.

Scouts touted Coale abilities as a possession receiver coming out of college, with his route understanding being one of his strong points. Blocking was one of his weaknesses, particularly in the run game. He’s had a couple years to work on that in the NFL though, so we’ll see how he’s come along in that regard.