Reed continues to embarrass the Steelers organization; charged with simple assault, resisting arrest
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed had another run in with the law, this time at McFadden’s, a North Shore bar and restaurant near Heinz Field. The incident happened around 9:00 p.m., Sunday night, following the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-14 win over the Cleveland Browns. According to the Police Report via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the situation started when officers approached a man urinating outside a utlility vehicle. The man has been identified as Steelers tight end Matt Spaeth and when officers went to ticket Spaeth, Reed then exited the vehicle. According Sgt. Tina Davidson, “The officers told him {Reed} several times to get back in the vehicle, but he did not listen. Mr. Reed then squared up with an officer by bringing his
NFL: Steelers kicker citied for disorderly conduct
According to the Associated Press, Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed got himself into some trouble early Saturday morning. Pennsylvania state police say Reed threw a temper tantrum at a Sheetz convenience store in New Alexandria, a tiny borough about 35 miles east of Pittsburgh, because its restroom didn’t have any towels. Reed has been cited for disorderly conduct and criminal mischief, offenses similar to traffic tickets that carry a maximum fine of $300 and 90 days in jail each. Police said he broke the towel dispenser then used profane language to an employee and also outside the store. “Reed caused damage to a towel dispenser as he was infuriated at the fact that there were no towels in it,” according
Pittsburgh Steelers Contracts
Quarterbacks 7 Ben Roethlisberger 3/3/2008: Signed an eight-year, $102 million contract. The deal contained $33.2 million guaranteed, including a $25.2 million signing bonus. Also included is a clause forbidding Roethlisberger from participating in hazardous activities. 2009: $4.75 million + $3 million roster bonus due in March | 2010: $8.05 million | 2011: $11.6 million| 2012: $11.6 million | 2013: $11.6 million |2014: $11.6 million | 2015: $12.1 million, 2016: Free Agent 2 Dennis Dixon 7/7/2008: Signed a three-year, $1.28 million contract. The deal included a $130,000 signing bonus. | 2009: $385,000 | 2010: $470,000 | 2011: Restricted Free Agent | Free Agents 4 Byron Leftwich 16 Charlie Batch
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A lot of buzz going around right now that the Tennessee Titans will be the team that comes to Heinz field for the NFL’s Thursday night season opener in 2009. The San Diego Chargers are believed to be the second choice at this point. The opportunity will be presented to the Baltimore Ravens for a rematch of the AFC Championship game to open the 2009 season but it is likely that they will decline like the Denver Broncos did in 06. Steelers 2009 Schedule Home: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings Away: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, Detroit