...signed by the Steelers.  It's in the local papers as of an hour ago.  It is probably not a big lift to the quality of the defensive line, given his age and the fact he was released by the Eagles, but he cannot be much worse than Eason and the other backups.  If he can spell Big Snack, along with Hoke, then maybe it's a good thing.  Importantly, adding to depth cannot hurt, as the Patriots have shown time and time again.  I wonder what this means for the prospects of Booger McFarland making this team...

Jim Wexler at SteelCityInsider is reporting today that the Steelers plan to sign LeCharles Bentley.  He cites ESPN as a confirming source.  You can view the beginning of the article at:

http://pit.scout.com/a.z?s=68&p=2&c=773881&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fpit.scout.com%2f2%2f773881.html

You have to have a subscription to view the whole article.  I haven't seen this news anywhere else and am a little dubious about it.  Does anyone know if there is truth to this?