DSG February 17th – Notes from Kevin Colbert’s press conference
In case you missed it, here’s the Daily Steelers Grind for February 17th, 2017, highlighting some of the best Pittsburgh Steelers content out there.
Other players hitting the market?
#Dolphins to also release DE Mario Williams, per @ArmandoSalguero.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) February 16, 2017
Per source, Browns are not planning on tagging WR Terrelle Pryor. Would like to get a deal done with him to keep him in Cleveland tho.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 16, 2017
Source says Tony Romo expecting release, not trade, and believes he can start as #NFL QB 2-3 more seasons despite turning 37, injury history
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) February 16, 2017
Best run of 2016?
https://twitter.com/Andy_Benoit/status/832269624603447296
Colbert press notes
Colbert says "no decision has been made" if Le'Veon Bell will have surgery or not on his groin/sports hernia.
— Missi Matthews (@missi_matthews) February 16, 2017
Last offseason, Colbert considered Senquez Golson an extra draft pick. This year, after missing 2nd season, he's "more apprehensive."
— Missi Matthews (@missi_matthews) February 16, 2017
Colbert said contract talks are underway with Antonio Brown who was told last offseason "his would be accelerated" even w/1-year on current.
— Missi Matthews (@missi_matthews) February 16, 2017
.#Steelers GM Kevin Colbert told reporters today negotiations have started with Antonio Brown on long-term deal, calling it a "priority."
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) February 16, 2017
When the sides spoke at the Senior Bowl, the plan/hope was to get this done before the league year begins on 3/9. https://t.co/aXdrpTlKBU
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 16, 2017
Colbert said team wants Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell to "retire as a Steeler." https://t.co/kMKr9btFhX via @PittsburghPG
— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) February 16, 2017
Gilbert could be back too
Actually, Colbert quote on Justin Gilbert was "not closed the door."
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) February 16, 2017
Vince Young’s return
#VinceYoung We have opened discussions with Saskatchewan Roughriders of @CFL for @VinceYoung10 @Longhorn_FB @LonghornNetwork
— Leigh Steinberg (@leighsteinberg) February 16, 2017
Browns ink big deal
#Browns LS Charley Hughlett signed a 6-year deal with the team that makes him the highest paid player at his position, per @TesslerSports.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) February 16, 2017