DSG August 28th – Steelers make roster moves; NFL preseason injuries; QB ratings
In case you missed it, here’s the Daily Steelers Grind for August 28th, 2016, highlighting some of the best Pittsburgh Steelers content out there.
Injuries piling up around the league
Connor Shaw isn't happy about the play that broke his leg. He called it 'cheap BS.' https://t.co/Gj6AQ7regw pic.twitter.com/N0RnQEr3kA
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) August 28, 2016
Thank you all for the outpouring of love encouragement &prayer tonight. In a sad heartbreaking time it has truly lifted my spirits. Rom 8:28
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) August 28, 2016
A look at Tony Romo's injuries over the years that have forced him to miss games. https://t.co/bUTlHyjKx7 pic.twitter.com/TldmPA7ioZ
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) August 28, 2016
Steelers place one of their own on IR
Steelers OT Jerald Hawkins (on IR) dealing with torn labrum, expected to undergo surgery. Steelers high on his ability.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 28, 2016
Jerald Hawkins said teams doctors told him they'd rather be safe than sorry with his shoulder injury. Didn't want it to be a long term deal
— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) August 28, 2016
Which has become routine over several years
The Steelers have placed one of their draft choices on IR before the season four of the past five years (Spence, Zumwalt, Golson, Hawkins).
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) August 28, 2016
Heyward expects to play week 1
Can Heyward still in a boot, still says he playing in opener. Doctors told him it's a grade 1 or grade 2 high ankle sprain.
— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) August 28, 2016
Cam Heyward says he has a Grade 1 or 2 high-ankle sprain, but he'll be ready for Week 1 on MNF.
— Missi Matthews (@missi_matthews) August 28, 2016
To no one’s surprise, Harbaugh is outspoken on preseason, injuries
John Harbaugh wants changes to preseason schedule: https://t.co/0835TuqVmx pic.twitter.com/HFGKa8f8Pr
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) August 28, 2016
Steelers trimming roster down
The #Steelers have until Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET to trim their roster to the NFL-mandated 75 players. https://t.co/VpXQRg7WtQ
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) August 28, 2016
#Steelers have also waived P Will Monday. He was omitted in the earlier release this morning. The roster currently stands at 79 players.
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) August 28, 2016
Four more must go by Tuesday https://t.co/52H1y7v7za
— Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) August 28, 2016
RG3 was good this weekend
8/14 – 119 YDs – 1 TD – 108.9 pass RTG@RGIII continues to impress: https://t.co/OhHn1ScpxS pic.twitter.com/eT4Qorg1iT
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) August 28, 2016
BUT… Landry Jones was BETTER?!
Lots of good stats from this one. One that stuck out most to me was @LandryJones12:
19-of-22 for 206 with a TD, 120.8 passer rating.— ʂƈαɾρʂ (@scarpizio) August 27, 2016