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Steelers Activate Martavis Bryant, Release Ventrone

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As expected, the Steelers have activated WR Martavis Bryant to the 53 man roster this afternoon.

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The Steelers had a roster exemption for Bryant who just finished his suspension for violating the NFL’s drug policy. The team had until 4:00 this afternoon to make a move on the 2nd year star receiver, and they took all the time they were given. Bryant only practiced with the team last Monday after coming back from Texas, and was ultimately kept out of the game in San Diego due to a minor knee injury.

To make room for the roster move, S Ross Ventrone has been released. Ventrone injured his hamstring during last night’s win over the Chargers. I imagine the special teams standout will back with the Steelers at some point in the not-too-distant future.

 

 

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Tomlin: Healthy Vets Will Play Friday

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The Steelers head to Jacksonville to play the Jaguars Friday night. Coach Tomlin said in a brief press conference earlier today that the game will feature veteran players who are healthy enough to play. “Our intentions are that all healthy men will play in the football game,” said Tomlin.

This is a marked contrast from the Hall of Fame game, which had several vets watching from the sideline. As you’d expect for the real preseason opener, many of the veteran headliners won’t get a lot of playing time. Ben Roethlisberger will get somewhere around 10-12 snaps, and the other QB’s, Jones, Murphy, and Boyd, will share the remaining playing time.

Tomlin also ruled out some players for Friday’s match up. Aside from the players still on PUP, Vince Williams (hamstring), McCullers (hamstring), Ventrone (ankle), and Golden (knee) will all be sidelined due to their respective injuries.

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S Ross Ventrone Carted Off Field After Leg Injury

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Steelers safety Ross Ventrone suffered an injury to his right leg during practice today. According to multiple reports, Ventrone was taken to the lockers on a cart.

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I think Kaboly meant “shoe”, not show. According to David Todd of ESPN, Ventrone picked off a Ben Roethlisberger pass and the receiver inadvertently dove into Ventrone’s shin. That receiver was Eli Rogers if you’re wondering.

Ventrone was activated from the practice squad last October due to injuries on the active roster. Ventrone never saw playing time on defense, but contributed on special teams.

We’ll have to wait and see how serious his injury is.

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Polamalu, Shazier, And Shamarko Thomas All Ruled Out For Jets Game

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Coach Tomlin gave some injury updates today as he is obviously known to do on Tuesdays. S Troy Polamalu, LB Ryan Shazier, and S Shamarko Thomas have all already been ruled out for Sunday’s game at the N.Y. Jets.

Polamalu left the field hopping near the end of the first half of the Ravens game Sunday night. According to Tomlin today, it’s a knee sprain that will keep him out this week. “We’ll evaluate him at the top of next week and see where we are,” said Tomlin. This is the first game Troy will miss since week 12 of the 2012 season.

With Shamarko Thomas also being ruled out due to a hamstring injury, the depth at safety is a concern. Tomlin said that Ross Ventrone, who was out due to a hamstring injury last week, is questionable for the Jets game. “We’ll leave the light on for him particularly considering how thin we’re running in the secondary.”

Shazier missed 4 games this season due to a knee injury, and will miss this Sunday’s game after spraining his ankle Sunday night. He played 17 snaps against the Ravens offense before leaving the game in a walking boot.

Tomlin also said that CB Ike Taylor will have a CT scan on his surgically repaired arm today and will continue to practice on a limited basis.

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Steelers Waive Wesley Johnson, Promote Ross Ventrone To Active Roster

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The Steelers have made a bit of a surprise roster move today. 5th round draft pick Wesley Johnson has been waived. The versatile offensive lineman hasn’t been active during the regular season. Johnson was waived to make room for the promotion of S Ross Ventrone from the practice squad.

With Shamarko Thomas being sidelined with his hamstring injury, the activation of Ventrone makes sense. Ventrone is a solid special teams contributor. The Steelers likely hope that Wesley Johnson clears waivers so that they can sign him to their practice squad next week. Teams have until 4:00 pm Monday afternoon to submit a waiver claim.

Practice Squad- Steelers Sign S Ross Ventrone, Cut Brandon Jones

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The Steelers have signed S Ross Ventrone to the practice squad. DB Brandon Jones, who was recently signed, has been released to make room for the signing. Ventrone was with the Steelers during training camp, but was cut during the final 53 roster cuts. He was in with the Arizona Cardinals for a work out just a couple days ago.

In unrelated news, the Steelers had DE Izaan Cross in for a tryout earlier in the week, but signed DE Hall Davis instead.