Sweed expected to join Roethlisberger for workouts
Sweed to join Big Ben Wide Receiver Limas Sweed, the Steelers 2nd round pick in 2008, is fully recovered from a torn Achilles and is expected to join Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for workouts in the “immediate future”, a league source tells Inside Pittsburgh Sports. Various Steelers receivers have joined Roethlisberger for workouts over the past month and Roethlisberger also reached out to the underachieving Sweed who believes that he’s still in the Steelers plans for 2011. Sweed will be given a chance to earn a roster spot but he’s one of those players who needs a training camp to show that he has his head on straight and is ready to turn the corner. With the lockout, there’s no
Steelers sign wide out Joey Galloway; Polamalu having MRI today
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed wide receiver Joey Galloway, the team confirmed this afternoon. Galloway, 38, visited the Steelers in the off-season prior to signing with New England and will replace Limas Sweed on the active roster. Galloway (7 receptions) struggled with the New England Patriots this season and was released at mid-season. As expected the Steelers have signed long snapper Jared Retkofsky to replace Greg Warren on the active roster. Mike Tomlin would not go into specifics regarding Limas Sweed but did claim Sweed has the full support of the team as he is dealing with a personal matter. Polamalu having MRI this afternoon Troy Polamalu is having an MRI this afternoon and the results of the MRI will
Limas Sweed done for the season; Steelers talking to Lelie, McDonald?
Long snapper Greg Warren and wide receiver Limas Sweed will miss the remainder of the season, the Steelers announced this evening. Warren, a fifth-year pro, has been placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a right knee injury after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) on the final play of Sundays game against the Green Bay Packers. Second-year wide receiver Sweed has been placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Illness list. Sweed ends the 2009 campaign with 1 reception for 5 yards as the Steelers 2008 2nd rouund pick was unable to beat out Mike Wallace for the No.3 receiver spot this season.
Thursday Practice Report: Roethlisberger looks to move on from Ward’s comments
Inside Pittsburgh Sports The Steelers hope to have closure with the controversy created this past Sunday by Hines Ward. That closure is possible now that Ben Roethlisberger has addressed the issue with the Pittsburgh media. Speaking before practice Thursday, the Steelers’ quarterback admitted that he was “hurt” by remarks made by Ward on the pre-game show before a 20-17 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Ward in essence challenged Roethlisberger’s toughness for sitting out with what Ward described as “just a concussion.” “I told (Hines) I was just more hurt than anything,” Roethlisberger said. On Saturday when the Steelers learned that Roethlisberger wouldn’t play due to re-occurring headaches from a Nov. 22 concussion, Ward said he was frustrated. Ward was
Wednesday Practice Report: Polamalu wearing heavy brace
*Safety Troy Polamalu was on the field today but did not practice. He was wearing a heavy knee brace as the Steelers want his knee somewhat mobilized the next couple days. Polamalu is regarded as “questionable at best” for Sunday’s game against Kansas City but he’s all but certain to miss his 5th game of the season. Tyrone Carter took first team reps today at safety in place of Polamalu. Browns claim Arnold Harrison *The Cleveland Browns claimed linebacker Arnold Harrison who was released by Pittsburgh on Tuesday to make room for Donovan Woods. Woods will be active against Kansas City. Bulletin board material for the Steelers? * The Cincinnati Bengals gave the Steelers plenty of bulletin board material, if
NFL: Steelers make Limas Sweed available for trade this week?
Sweed on the trade block?
Latest Steelers Buzz: Aaron Smith out for a significant period of time?
Week 6: Mike Tomlin Press Conference The Steelers have begun preparations for the lowly Cleveland Browns as the Steelers look for their first division win of the season. The Steelers have won 11 straight against Cleveland winning the previous meeting against Cleveland 31-0 last December. The Browns are 1-4 this season and 0-2 in the AFC North. Injury Front The big news on the injury front today is that
Tomlin: “Ball is in Rashard’s hands”
Mendenhall to become the Steelers featured back?
Mendenhall stars; Steelers hold on to beat Chargers 38-28
Pittsburgh — Coming off back-to-back losses, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin challenged his team this week and the Steelers offense answered the bell early and often. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns and the Steelers got a dominating performance from 2nd year running back Rashard Mendenhall. Mendenhall making his first start of the season, rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns on the night. The Steelers controlled the clock with a strong running game and precise passes from Roethlisberger to take a commanding 28-7 lead in the 4th quarter. But, for the defending Super Bowl Champs, no lead is safe. Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers roared back, scoring 21 (4th) quarter points to
Timmons unable to make it through Wednesday’s Practice
Pittsburgh Steelers starting inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons predicted on Monday that he would play on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Going into Wednesday’s practice that appeared to be the case, but mid-way through Wednesday’s practice Timmons re-injured his ankle and his status for Thursday’s practice is up in the air. Timmons and Troy Polamalu were the only players on the injured report this week but 2nd year wide receiver Limas Sweed has joined them. Sweed was also limited in practice on Wednesday with a foot injury. In the Steelers season opener, Sweed fell behind rookie wide out Mike Wallace on the depth chart. Timmons has not been ruled out for Sunday’s game and his status won’t be known until later