Not that it matters, but Duce Staley was released [MERGED] (1 Viewer)

[CrossEyed]

Heard on the local news. Staley released, Willie Reid on IR, Chidi Iwouma and Lee Mays signed.

 

[zamboni]

I'm surprised Duce wasn't cut in the pre-season, but tough break for him. Definitely seemed among the better quality guys out there.

 

[CrossEyed]

I'm surprised Duce wasn't cut in the pre-season, but tough break for him. Definitely seemed among the better quality guys out there.

Chidi was maybe the best special teams guy the Steelers have had the past couple of years and I think has been greatly missed this season. I would guess he would be activated.

 

[Memphis Foundry]

It's our yearly Lee Mays signing!

Seriously, getting Iwouma back is good thing and they don't really lose anything by cutting Duce -- I think he was only active for one game this whole season even with Bettis gone and Haynes on IR for much of the year. I wish we could have seen more from Reid before he got hurt, though.

 

[Black&Gold]

About time we got Chidi back. This move was about 5 months too late.

 

[Godsbrother]

About friggin time!

Duce cut loose: Steelers release Staley; make other roster moves

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Steelers released 10-year veteran running back Duce Staley on Monday.

Staley was amid his third year season with Pittsburgh but had failed to be active since the first game of the season. He played in 16 games, 11 of which were starts, in two-plus seasons with the Steelers, rushing for 978 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 230 carries plus catching 12 passes for 89 yards.

In his career, Staley has rushed for 5,785 yards with 24 touchdowns on 1,430 attempts. He has posted 287 receptions for 2,587 yards and 10 touchdowns in his career, which began after originally being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round (71st overall) of the 1997 NFL Draft.

The Steelers also announced that rookie wide receiver Willie Reid has been placed on the injured list and will miss the rest of the season. He injured his foot on October 8th at San Diego in his only game played this season, returning a kickoff for 19 yards and a punt for 11.

Additionally, the club filled open roster spots by signing cornerback Chidi Iwuoma and wide receiver Lee Mays.

Iwuoma was originally signed as a free agent in 2002 but was released prior to this season's opener. He notched 69 special teams' tackles in four seasons after starting his career with Detroit in 2001.

Mays has 11 catches for 154 yards and 36 kickoff returns for 750 yards during his career with Pittsburgh. Originally drafted in the sixth round (202nd overall) of the 2002 Draft, he spent training camp with the squad in 2006 before getting released.

 

[kevjones22]

the steelers dropped a deuce

 

[Kleck.]

Sometime you just have to take load off.

 

[The Jerk]

About friggin time!

Too bad it's December and they're 5-7.

 

[Chaz McNulty]

the steelers dropped a deuce

You beat me to it.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

I'm glad. I'm also glad Iwuoma is coming back to help STs.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Yet the keep mocking me with Lee Mays. I thought we were done with this bozo. I'd really rather they go sign Mr T to play WR than this guy.

 

[gman74]

About friggin time!

Too bad it's December and they're 5-7.

to use a texas holdem term at 5-7 at least they will not river another superbowl buhhhhh bye stillers

 

[Godsbrother]

About friggin time!

Too bad it's December and they're 5-7.

I don't think we can blame the 5-7 record on holding onto Duce. On the other hand it would have been nice having Chidi or Quincy Morgan to help out on special teams all season instead of Duce standing around in his sweat suit. It would also be nice to have Morgan as a 3rd WR this week instead of Sean Morey, Walter Young and Lee Mays. :X

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

About friggin time!

Too bad it's December and they're 5-7.

to use a texas holdem term at 5-7 at least they will not river another superbowl buhhhhh bye stillers

You were the one #####ing because there were too many Steelers threads before about threads of playoff hope. Now there's a legit news story, perfectly approproate for the Shark Pool and you still can't stay out with your worthless yapping. You really have an unhealthy obsession with the Steelers. Scientist Jt, we'll call you. Or maybe BGP-lite.

 

[Franknbeans]

Why Lee Mays... WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!