Tomlin not ready to officially name a #3 wide receiver

Replacing Nate Washington (#3 receiver) was one of the few intriguing battles in training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the season opener just three days away, Second year wide out Limas Sweed has shown enough progress to have a hold on the #3 spot for now, but head coach Mike Tomlin is not ready to officially name Sweed the teams #3 wide receiver.

NFL: McDonald the odd man out?

With roster cuts looming, veteran wide receiver Shaun McDonald is currently on the outside looking in. McDonald caught 79 passes two seasons ago for the Detroit Lions and leads the Steelers with 11 receptions in the preseason but has not been able to pass Mike Wallace on the depth chart. With a little over 48 hours before the Steelers make their final cuts, the latest buzz surrounding McDonald is that he won’t make the team. Odds stacked against McDonald McDonald was brought into camp as insurance just in case Limas Sweed and Mike Wallace weren’t ready to contribute. Despite a few dropped passes in key situations, Sweed has shown the ability that he is ready to contribute this season and

NFL: Wallace keeping a hold on #4 receiver spot

McDonald unable to pass Wallace on the depth chart for now Photo: David Hague – Inside Pittsburgh Sports Two weeks ago the Steelers depth at the wide receiver position was regarded as a major question mark but after two weeks of training camp and one pre-season game, some of those concerns are being put on the back burner for now. The performances of 2nd year wide out Limas Sweed and rookie wide receiver Mike Wallace have been promising thus far and the most intriguing battle in camp has been Mike Wallace holding off veteran Shaun McDonald for the #4 receiver spot. Limas Sweed has a strong hold on the #3 receiver spot behind Santonio Holmes and Hines Ward. Mike Wallace

Steelers vs Cardinals: What to watch For

Photo: David Hague – Inside Pittsburgh Sports As the Steelers suit up for their first preseason game Thursday night, all eyes will be on 2008 1st round pick Rashard Mendenhall. Mendenhall who only appeared in four games last season, will get the bulk of carries during the 1st half as Willie Parker may sit out (back spasms) or only play a series or two.

Steelers sign Lions wide receiver Shaun McDonald

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Detroit Lions wide receiver Shaun McDonald (5-10, 184 lbs) to a one year contract. McDonald had 35 receptions for 332 yards and one touchdown in 12 games for Detroit last season. McDonald’s best season came in 2007 when he had 79 receptions for 946 yards and six touchdowns. McDonald will compete for the Steelers 3rd and 4th receiver spot on the depth chart. The Steelers did not make an offer to wide receiver Ashley Lelie Scouting Report on McDonald