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September 3, 2013
Tough break for hometown boy John Malecki
It's common for fringe players to bounce around the NFL. But when a player, such as Pittsburgh's own John Malecki, survives the final cut out of training camp, he may celebrate just a little. Unfortunately, Malecki was sent packing just a day later.
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September 3, 2013
McFadden, Ta'amu find new homes
Two players expected to blossom in their second seasons in Pittsburgh, didn't survive final cuts; but they each found new homes before the season began.
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September 2, 2013
Meet Cody Wallace, the newest Steeler
Going through personal tragedy at a young age, Cody Wallace went on to become an All Big 12 center at Texas A&M, and parlayed that into a five-year NFL career. He was signed and John Malecki was released by the Steelers Sunday.
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September 1, 2013
Steelers retain eight on practice squad
The players left off the 2013 Practice Squad may be more notable than the ones they kept. In leaving Alameda Ta'amu and Terry Hawthorne off the list, they let go of two mid-round picks form last two drafts.
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September 1, 2013
Practice squad signings: news and open thread
We're going to update any news of signings and updates to the practice squad here, so stick around, refresh often and join in the discussion of the last official event before the start of Week 1 of the 2013 regular season.
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September 1, 2013
Hard to get a feel for 2013 Steelers after cuts
Jonathan Dwyer is gone, and five tight ends are on the roster. Other than that, it's hard to get a feel for these 2013 Pittsburgh Steelers, based on final roster make-up and preseason performance.
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September 1, 2013
Moye overcomes father's death in July to make team
Steelers wide receiver Derek Moye made the team in wake of his father's death just a few weeks before the start of training camp.
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September 1, 2013
Miller off PUP, return still unknown
With Miller's presence but inability to play, the Steelers stocked up on tight ends, and they may not be done moving them around yet.
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August 31, 2013
Typical Steelers gameday inactives
While the Steelers must wait until Sunday afternoon to begin signing players to their practice squad, they should already have an idea of which players they expect to not dress on a typical Sunday.
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August 31, 2013
A punter's lot is not a happy one
Especially one who, like Brian Moorman, just got cut.
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August 31, 2013
Felix Jones finds a home
The stretch zone scheme and Felix Jones seem to be a perfect match for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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August 31, 2013
How in the world is Guy Whimper still here??
No, really - how did the least "Steelers" name in the history of the black and gold survive the cut down to 53?
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August 31, 2013
Surprised Dwyer was released? Shouldn't be
The writing of Jonathan Dwyer being released has been on the Steelers' wall all along. Some just didn't look at it.
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August 31, 2013
Baxter, Arnfelt highlight practice squad estimate
Getting in an early practice squad prediction, even as the dust has barely settled on the Steelers 2013 roster selection, is always a good time. Eight guys make it, we're naming those eight.
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August 31, 2013
Fangupo beats out 4th round pick Ta'amu for spot
Undrafted Hebron 'Loni' Fangupo has bounced from team to team, but he managed to beat out former 4th round pick Alameda Ta'amu for the Steelers' back-up nose tackle spot.
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August 31, 2013
Jonathan Dwyer released
A somewhat surprising move, Dwyer, the team's leading rusher in 2012, was released.
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August 31, 2013
Steelers roster cuts updates and open thread
A listing of the running roster cuts the Steelers are expected to make Saturday.
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August 31, 2013
The risk and reward of pursuing OT J'Marcus Webb
The Steelers need depth at offensive tackle. Webb has a lot of upside, but his downside has, and will, turn teams off.
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August 31, 2013
Steelers will announce cuts by 4 p.m. ET
The Steelers will make their decisions known by later Saturday afternoon.
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August 31, 2013
Steelers eligible for the practice squad
A list of the Steelers players with practice squad eligibility and the rules pertaining to the practice squad.
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August 30, 2013
NFL roster cuts of interest to the Steelers
Whether guys being cut are former Steelers, players once looked at by the Steelers or guys from teams the Steelers play a lot, we're going to keep running tabs on the roster activity from teams around the NFL.
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August 30, 2013
Players the Steelers should bring in for looks
The Steelers need a lot of help in some areas. These guys might help.
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August 30, 2013
Steelers roster cuts to be announced Saturday
The fates of 22 players on the Steelers roster will be unveiled Saturday.
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August 30, 2013
Releasing Landry Jones might be an option
Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly floated the notion of releasing rookie quarterback Landry Jones. It makes sense, and it doesn't.
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August 30, 2013
Felix Jones has decent shot of making Steelers
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin wanted to emphasize special teams play in his team's final preseason game. Recently acquired running back Felix Jones meets what Tomlin usually wants in his kick returners.