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(Message started by: Tony_O on Mar 17^th, 2006, 2:16pm)

Title: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Mar 17^th, 2006, 2:16pm

Steelers hang on to CB TownsendBy John Clayton
ESPN.com

The Steelers fought off the New England Patriots in order to keep cornerback Deshea Townsend.

Townsend agreed Friday to a four-year deal for $8 million that could be worth an additional $400,000 a year with incentives. Though the signing bonus numbers weren't available, Townsend will make $3 million in the first year of the contract.

The Patriots started talking about Townsend in the middle of the week, but the Steelers felt it was important to re-sign him. Though they are grooming Bryant McFadden to be a starting cornerback and they think he will be a good one, they didn't want to lose the reality of Townsend, and they wanted to keep him around until McFadden was ready and beyond.

The 30-year-old has been with the Steelers eight years. He was a fourth-round pick in 1998 and has been a starter for the past two-and-a-half seasons.

The Patriots had spots open in the secondary after the releases of cornerbacks Tyrone Poole and Duane Starks.

John Clayton is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Mar 27^th, 2006, 11:39am

Updated: March 26, 2006, 10:02 PM ET
Haynes agrees to terms, will return to SteelersBy Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

Unrestricted free agent tailback Verron Haynes, an unheralded but important component to the Pittsburgh Steelers' championship run in 2005, has agreed to return to the Super Bowl champions.

Haynes, 27, will sign a two-year, $1.6 million contract, team officials confirmed.

The four-year veteran spent the first two weeks of free agent sampling the unrestricted market. While there was some interest from other teams, his preference was to stay in Pittsburgh, and Steelers officials said at the outset of the free agency period they wanted him back.

The former Georgia standout has never started a game. In 53 appearances, he has just 660 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 159 attempts. Haynes also has 39 receptions for 322 yards and two touchdowns. But he is a player whose significance is not measured by the Steelers in numbers.

It's worth noting that when the Steelers deactivated Haynes for two games in the second half of last season and handed his third-down chores to Duce Staley, the Steelers lost both contests. Haynes was then returned to his third-down role and Pittsburgh won eight straight games, including Super Bowl XL.

A fifth-round choice in the 2002 draft, Haynes is a dependable receiver. More importantly, he has developed into an excellent blocker in pass protection. He is also a standout special teams performer.

In staying with the Steelers, the hard-working Haynes almost certainly will have the same role he has held down for the last two seasons.

Willie Parker, whose record 75-yard touchdown sprint on the second play of the second half helped propel the Steelers to their fifth Super Bowl title, will go to camp as the starter. Staley recently restructured his contract to stay with the Steelers and is projected as the replacement to the retired Jerome Bettis as the short-yardage and goal-line specialist, and change-of-pace tailback.

Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 27^th, 2006, 5:11pm

Re-signing... From "The REAL Feed":

WR Morgan re-signs with Steelers (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/03/27/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.moves.0112/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (27.03.2006 17:51)

It is worth noting in your fantasy notebook that Morgan's opportunities could increase with the departure of Randle El.

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 3^rd, 2006, 9:02pm

From "The REAL Feed"... Not a bit of "fantasy-efficacy" to this report, but, as most of yous know, I did live over there for seven years and my wife is Korean, so...

Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward receives hero's welcome in South Korea (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/04/03/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.ward.south.korea.0300/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (03.04.2006 19:33)

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 15^th, 2006, 12:05am

Re: Willie Parker and what we're lookin' at from him in '06... From "The REAL Feed":

Even after Super TD, Parker not headliner (http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9439443/rss)
CBS SportsLine.com NFL News (14.05.2006 21:00)
To Willie Parker, it must seem as though some people are convinced that his first season as an NFL starting running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers began and ended with his record 75-yard touchdown run in the Super Bowl.

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 23^rd, 2006, 7:02pm

Porter's knee's achy... What's being done according to "The REAL Feed":

Steelers' Porter needs additional knee surgery (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/05/23/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.porter.surgery.0153/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (23.05.2006 18:00)

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 24^th, 2006, 3:48pm

Duce to be the next "Bus"... From "The REAL Feed":

The Steelers didn't really need LenDale White (http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/2006/05/pittsburgh-steelers-runningbacks240506.html)
NFL News: RealFootball365.com (24.05.2006 11:30)
Throughout the weeks leading up to the NFL draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers were primarily linked with two players -- Southern Cal TB LenDale White and Ohio State C Nick Mangold. They wound up drafting neither, instead trading up in the first round to snag Ohio State WR Santonio Holmes.

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 25^th, 2006, 2:54pm

Surgery complete... From "The REAL Feed":

Steelers' LB Porter has surgery on 'good' knee (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2457687&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (25.05.2006 12:36)
Steelers linebacker Joey Porter had surgery on his right knee Wednesday -- his second knee surgery in nine months.

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 27^th, 2006, 4:03pm

Uh-oh! Here we go with unruly rooks... Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Steelers' Santonio Holmes arrested for disorderly conduct (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/05/27/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.holmes.arrested.0124/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (27.05.2006 15:37)

Why can't they just stay in their pen [smiley=newbie.gif] and play nice???

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on May 27^th, 2006, 4:26pm

on 05/27/06 at 16:03:29, StegRock wrote:

Or at least wait until they sign their contract!!!!!! What kind of clause are the Steelers going to add based on this incident?

What an idiot.

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 9^th, 2006, 12:26am

Cowher on Holmes (Think of how many ways you can interpret that phrase...??? I can think of at least three... [smiley=nownow.gif], [smiley=singin.gif], and [smiley=gettinridden.gif],... all somewhat applicable... ;)) Currently from atop "The REAL Feed":

Cowher criticizes first-round pick Holmes (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/06/08/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.holmes.0165/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (08.06.2006 22:18)

Title: Big Ben Hurt in MC Accident
Post by Chumpzilla on Jun 12^th, 2006, 12:28pm

http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/9356067/detail.html

Title: Re: Big Ben Hurt in MC Accident
Post by DirkDiggler on Jun 12^th, 2006, 3:46pm

on 06/12/06 at 12:28:42, Chumpzilla wrote:

http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/9356067/detail.html

Besides the broken jaw.....word is breaking that he may have screwed up his knees as well....

Either way, what an idiot. He has been repeatedly warned to wear a helmet. Many players have told him to give up riding until after he retires. I just don't get it.

The good news is that he is OK and will live.

Now on to a fantasy perspective, what the heck do the Steelers do for a QB if he is hurt and out for a while? Holcomb or Losman? Schaub? Jeff Garcia from Eagles? or heaven forbid, stay with Batch? Maybe either Pennington or Ramsey since they have Clemmons now?

Either way, not pretty......

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 12^th, 2006, 4:14pm

HOLY CRAP! This is HUGE news... Even though Chumpman and DD were on this, [smiley=thumbsup.gif] I just had to post the headline currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Roethlisberger seriously injured in motorcycle crash (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/06/12/2020.ap.fbn.roethlisberger.motorcycle.accident.5th.ld.writethru.0526/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (12.06.2006 15:12)

[smiley=no.gif] This is NOT good...

Title: Re: Big Ben Hurt in MC Accident
Post by Chumpzilla on Jun 12^th, 2006, 5:13pm

on 06/12/06 at 15:46:43, DirkDiggler wrote:

Now on to a fantasy perspective, what the heck do the Steelers do for a QB if he is hurt and out for a while? Holcomb or Losman? Schaub? Jeff Garcia from Eagles? or heaven forbid, stay with Batch? Maybe either Pennington or Ramsey since they have Clemmons now?

A general comment on NFL on Sirius was, if a QB signing is necessary, Kerry Collins is still available.

Title: Re: Big Ben Hurt in MC Accident
Post by StegRock on Jun 12^th, 2006, 8:32pm

on 06/12/06 at 17:13:37, Chumpzilla wrote:

A general comment on NFL on Sirius was, if a QB signing is necessary, Kerry Collins is still available.

That could be a good fit, actually. Penn State grad... He's also a Steelers-type quarterback. Nice one to throw out there, Chumpman...

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Jun 13^th, 2006, 4:58pm

Roethlisberger Upgraded To Fair Condition (http://kdka.com/topstories/local_story_164162049.html)
KDKA.com (6/13/06)
While he suffered a fractured upper and lower jaw, a fractured nose, as well as other facial fractures and head lacerations, doctors say there was no evidence of major structural damage to his knees.

Yeah. Well I'm still holding my breath....

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 14^th, 2006, 5:35am

Currently topping "The REAL Feed", here's a "spin" [smiley=jammaster.gif] on Roethlisberger's status coming off the presses in the city in which Ben is coming off a Super Bowl victory:

NFL ROUNDUP: Steelers QB may return for opener (http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060614/SPORTS11/606140379/1059)
FREEP: Football (14.06.2006 05:11)

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Jun 14^th, 2006, 7:09pm

Roethlisberger out of bed, could go home as early as Thursday (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-roethlisbergeraccident&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo Sports (06/14/06)

Because Roethlisberger's multiple facial fractures, broken nose and broken upper and lower jaw are being held in place by screws and 2-inch titanium plates, he can eat soft foods -- and not be restricted to liquids -- during an estimated six to eight week recovery period.

"We take a titanium plate, bend it and adapt it to the contours of the facial bones and then secure it in place with screws," surgeon Daniel Pituch said. "This kind of state-of-the-art technology allowed us to successfully treat Mr. Roethlisberger's facial fractures."

As a result, the 240-pound Roethlisberger probably won't lose as much weight as he would have on an all-liquid diet. The Steelers have not given a timetable for his return, but they are optimistic he will be ready for their Sept. 7 opener against Miami.

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 15^th, 2006, 10:34pm

It hopefully looks like Ben has learned his lesson according to sources on "The REAL Feed":

Roethlisberger apologizes and says he'll wear helmet if he rides again (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/06/15/2020.ap.fbn.roethlisberger.accident.10th.ld.writethru.0357/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (15.06.2006 19:34)

Also, here's a related op-ed piece:

Thoughts on Winslow, Big Ben's return and more (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5698300?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5)
FOXSports.com :: NFL (15.06.2006 17:08)
As Ben Roethlisberger heads home from the hospital, Adam Schein leads his weekly Nine Nuggets by looking at the NFL's other poster child for motorcycle safety — Browns tight end Kellen Winslow.

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 19^th, 2006, 5:42pm

Holy hell... Arrested AGAIN! This guy's looking like he wasn't a good pick, and, in any event, his fantasy stock is surely dropping fast... [smiley=parachute.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Holmes charged with assaulting woman (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5708108?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5)
FOXSports.com :: NFL (19.06.2006 13:36)
Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes was charged early Monday with assaulting a woman, his second arrest since he was chosen in the first round of the NFL draft.

Holmes was arrested at an apartment just after midnight and taken to the Franklin County jail, Sgt. Loucious Hollis said. The 22-year-...

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 1^st, 2006, 8:46pm

Could this be Cowher's final season??? ... From "The REAL Feed":

Cowher's future in Pittsburgh uncertain (http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/sports/football/14923686.htm)
News Sentinel: Sports - Football (30.06.2006 03:14)
Coach Bill Cowher will take his 15th Pittsburgh Steelers team to training camp in one month. The question now is whether there will be a 16th season - or a 17th or an 18th. » Blog: Big Ben's safetyRoethlisberger to be cited for no helmetRoethlisberger contrite, says he's luckyMore NFL playe...

I personally don't see it...

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 7^th, 2006, 8:36pm

Holmes goes from looking forward to the NFL Draft date to anxiously awaiting his trial date (as opposed to training-camp dates)... From "The REAL Feed":

Trial date set for Holmes on domestic abuse charge (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2512633&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (07.07.2006 18:08)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft choice Santonio Holmes has been ordered to stand trial Aug. 15 in Ohio on assault and domestic violence charges stemming from an alleged incident involving the mother of his daughter.

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 12^th, 2006, 8:21pm

Holmes "didn't do it..." according to "The REAL Feed":

Steelers' Holmes pleads not guilty (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5780116?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5)
FOXSports.com :: NFL (12.07.2006 17:05)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes entered a written plea of not guilty Wednesday to disorderly conduct charges.

Neither Holmes nor his attorney were present at a brief hearing before Miami-Dade County Judge Darrin P. Gayles. A court date wasn't immediately set.

Holmes, who ...

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Jul 15^th, 2006, 4:21pm

07/14 21:41 Steelers: Holmes does not return QB's calls
THE NEWS
Steelers wide receiver and criminal Santonio Holmes has added to his miserable preseason by failing to return quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's calls.

Holmes now is pushing away teammates that are trying to help him get off to a good professional start. This will only hurt his ability on the field and his credibility within the huddle.

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Jul 15^th, 2006, 4:29pm

The Willie Reid draft pick is looking smarter and smarter now...

And to think they could have had Chad Jackson without even trading up!

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by steelkings on Jul 18^th, 2006, 7:54am

Hey Tony,
Can you apply a link to your post so I can view the credible source of that garbage. You see, I cant seem to find anything on the subject on any of the Pittsburgh rags or NFL.com, Yahoo nfl news, The real feed.

Who would know that anyway? Roeslisburger barley says anything about anything. Do you think he came out and said "Hey guys guess what, Holmes didnt call me back. Could you print that please." Give me a break.

Or maybe

The government is tapping phones trying to keep an eye on that terrorist Santonio Holmes and is suprised that he has not called Ben yet. Give me a break.

Or maybe

Santonio is to busy sending thank you cards to the NFL spouse/significant other beaters / disorderly conduct criminals support group to give Ben a call. Give me a break.

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Jul 18^th, 2006, 1:17pm

I saw it too, SK:

Santonio Holmes: Not Off to a Good Start (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=rotowire-antonioolmesotfftoao&prov=rotowire&type=lgns)
Yahoo Sports (07/14/06)
Update: In addition to being arrested twice since being drafted No. 1 by the Steelers in April, Holmes hasn't returned any of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's multiple phone messages, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

and...

Roethlisberger said. "I gave him my numbers, told him to call me, and when he got into trouble, I called him a bunch of time and left a bunch of messages for him, and he has never called me back, so I don't know how to take it."

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 27^th, 2006, 7:58pm

...And, the bad start Holmes got off to looks to continue... From "The REAL Feed":

Steelers' top pick could be unsigned as camp opens (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/27/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.sign.0541/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (27.07.2006 19:15)

He's diggin' his hole... [smiley=RIP.gif]

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 28^th, 2006, 11:57pm

After all,... Holmes in in short order... Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Steelers come to terms with Holmes (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4032929.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (28.07.2006 23:19)

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 29^th, 2006, 10:38pm

He follows up his signing with this... From "The REAL Feed":

Steelers' Holmes doesn't apologize for multiple arrests (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/29/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.holmes.0678/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (29.07.2006 21:07)

This kid's a jackass! [smiley=horse.gif]

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 1^st, 2006, 7:59pm

Intriguing... From "The REAL Feed":

Haynes wants to replace Bettis as Steelers' goal-line back (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/01/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.camp.0683/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (01.08.2006 19:17)

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 3^rd, 2006, 4:20pm

Well,... maybe Santonio wasn't guilty this time... [smiley=options.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Charge against Steelers wide receiver Santonio Homes dropped (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/03/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.holmes.1st.ld.writethru.0192/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (03.08.2006 15:35)

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by MordecaiCourage on Aug 4^th, 2006, 1:54am

Big Ben says he's ready to go!... From off "The REAL Feed":

Roethlisberger says he's ready to play (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/03/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.roethlisberger.0592/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (03.08.2006 21:14)

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 6^th, 2006, 4:58pm

The second of two "backhanded compliment" headlines I am posting regarding rooks... from "The REAL Feed":

Steelers can't wait to see Holmes in lineup - once he learns how (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/06/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.holmes.week.0713/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (06.08.2006 15:17)

...

And, the Steelers also took a hit on their O-line:

Steelers tackle Brooks arrested (http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/sports/football/15213174.htm)
Duluth News-Tribune: Football (06.08.2006 13:17)
Steelers tackle Barrett Brooks was arrested early Sunday after police said he fled from them on motorcycle. The 34-year-old offensive lineman was charged with fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, driving at an unsafe speed and other traffic violations. He was taken to Allegheny County Jail, po...

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 8^th, 2006, 8:13am

Steelers' Porter [smiley=injury.gif] ... [smiley=helmethead.gif] WANTS IN... NOW... From "The REAL Feed":

Steelers' Porter all dressed up, but still has nowhere to go (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/08/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.porter.0706/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (08.08.2006 05:06)

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 9^th, 2006, 3:39am

Veteran center's career in jeopardy... according to "The REAL Feed":

Herniated disc threatens Okobi's football career (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/08/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.okobi/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (08.08.2006 21:09)

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 15^th, 2006, 4:21pm

Will Bill be back... again??? This question remains up in the air... Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Steelers, Cowher put off contract talks (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4035742.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (15.08.2006 15:31)

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 16^th, 2006, 9:47pm

Roethlisberger injures throwing-hand thumb... From "The REAL Feed":

Roethlisberger leaves practice with thumb injury on throwing hand (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/16/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.roethlisberger.0268/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (16.08.2006 21:19)

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 17^th, 2006, 5:42pm

They say Big Ben is going to be okay... From "The REAL Feed":

Roethlisberger injury apparently not serious (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/17/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.roethlisberger.0365/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (17.08.2006 15:14)

We'll see, I suppose...

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 24^th, 2006, 5:33am

Top catcher nurses ailing hammy... From "The REAL Feed":

Hamstring to keep Ward out of Steelers' next game (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2559102&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (23.08.2006 20:18)
Hines Ward's hamstring is going to keep him out of the Steelers' next preseason game and maybe the whole preseason. Still, Pittsburgh's No. 1 receiver is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener against Miami on Sept. 7.

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by steelkings on Aug 29^th, 2006, 6:50am

Ward healing, Steelers consider cutting Staley

Verron Haynes could become a sneaky good pick up

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06241/717142-66.stm

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 30^th, 2006, 7:38pm

Parker to be a Steeler for years to come; Holmes lookin' to avoid jail stripes... From "The REAL Feed":

Steelers' Parker cashes in with new four-year deal (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2566555&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (30.08.2006 19:07)
The Steelers rewarded starting halfback Willie Parker Thursday with a four-year, $13.6 million extension that included $3.75 million to sign.

Steelers' Holmes has trial date postponed until Dec. 4 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2566403&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (30.08.2006 19:07)
Santonio Holmes' domestic violence trial has been postponed until Dec. 4.

Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 2^nd, 2006, 8:41pm

Staley kept around... according to "The REAL Feed":

Staley makes Steelers' roster, but moves down depth chart (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/09/02/2020.ap.fbn.steelers.cuts.1st.ld.writethru.0814/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (02.09.2006 19:32)