Steelers make their final cuts...
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Steelers make their final cuts...
Steelers Release 20, Including Rookie QB Jacobs...
Pittsburgh, PA -- (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Steelers moved a step closer to reaching the 53-player NFL roster limit on Saturday, when the team released a total of 20 players, including fifth-round draft choice Omar Jacobs.
Jacobs, a 6-4, 232-pound quarterback out of Bowling Green, was vying to make the roster as the team's third-string quarterback, behind Ben Roethlisberger and Charlie Batch. The signal-caller, who completed 22-of-34 passes for 275 yards and a touchdown in the preseason, could be brought back when the team establishes its eight-man practice squad on Sunday.
The team released three 2006 draft picks in addition to Jacobs, excising fourth-round pick and defensive tackle Orien Harris (Miami (FL)), fifth-round pick and tight end Charles Davis (Purdue), and seventh-round pick and running back Cedric Humes (Virginia Tech).
Also released on Saturday were punter Mike Barr, quarterback Shane Boyd, offensive lineman Tim Brown, tight end Jon Dekker, fullback Branden Joe, fullback John Kuhn, safety Mike Lorello, cornerback Anthony Madison, wide receiver Lee Mays, defensive end Shaun Nua, defensive tackle Scott Paxson, linebacker Richard Seigler, linebacker Ron Stanley, tackle Brandon Torrey, defensive end Lee Vickers, and wide receiver Walter Young.
Of the veterans, the biggest notable was Mays, who played in 48 games with the Steelers from 2002 through 2004, catching a total of 11 passes while also participating on special teams.
Barrett Brooks, a 12-year veteran who injured his quadriceps in the team's final preseason game, was place on season-ending injured reserve.
The reigning Super Bowl champs will open the NFL regular season this Thursday, when they play host to the Miami Dolphins at Heinz Field.
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Pittsburgh, PA -- (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Steelers moved a step closer to reaching the 53-player NFL roster limit on Saturday, when the team released a total of 20 players, including fifth-round draft choice Omar Jacobs.
Jacobs, a 6-4, 232-pound quarterback out of Bowling Green, was vying to make the roster as the team's third-string quarterback, behind Ben Roethlisberger and Charlie Batch. The signal-caller, who completed 22-of-34 passes for 275 yards and a touchdown in the preseason, could be brought back when the team establishes its eight-man practice squad on Sunday.
The team released three 2006 draft picks in addition to Jacobs, excising fourth-round pick and defensive tackle Orien Harris (Miami (FL)), fifth-round pick and tight end Charles Davis (Purdue), and seventh-round pick and running back Cedric Humes (Virginia Tech).
Also released on Saturday were punter Mike Barr, quarterback Shane Boyd, offensive lineman Tim Brown, tight end Jon Dekker, fullback Branden Joe, fullback John Kuhn, safety Mike Lorello, cornerback Anthony Madison, wide receiver Lee Mays, defensive end Shaun Nua, defensive tackle Scott Paxson, linebacker Richard Seigler, linebacker Ron Stanley, tackle Brandon Torrey, defensive end Lee Vickers, and wide receiver Walter Young.
Of the veterans, the biggest notable was Mays, who played in 48 games with the Steelers from 2002 through 2004, catching a total of 11 passes while also participating on special teams.
Barrett Brooks, a 12-year veteran who injured his quadriceps in the team's final preseason game, was place on season-ending injured reserve.
The reigning Super Bowl champs will open the NFL regular season this Thursday, when they play host to the Miami Dolphins at Heinz Field.
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