DSG September 4th – Roster moves highlight busy NFL weekend
In case you missed it, here’s the Daily Steelers Grind for September 4th, 2017, highlighting some of the best Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL content out there.
Steelers trim to 53
We have trimmed our roster to 53 players.
MORE: https://t.co/MKyftbsK1h pic.twitter.com/mBClMVJq6S
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 2, 2017
Among the cuts…
Sixth-round pick Colin Holba, veteran TE David Johnson and CB Senquez Golson among the Steelers cuts. Holba only draft pick to get cut.
— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) September 2, 2017
Steelers ride selves of 3 players with $1M-plus cap hit: Cockrell ($1.797), Golson ($1,091,194) and D. Johnson ($1,017.500).
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) September 2, 2017
Browns are YOUNG
Only 11 players on the @Browns' current 53-man roster were on this team prior to 2016. @joethomas73, how many teammates have you had?!
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) September 2, 2017
Jarvis released from Cardinals
Cardinals Release Veteran OLB Jarvis Jones With Injury Settlement https://t.co/qRu4RndFt4 pic.twitter.com/DXWxOyHm2K
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) September 3, 2017
Brock a Bronco again
Pending Monday's physical, Broncos will sign their former QB Brock Osweiler on a one-year, $775,000 deal.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 3, 2017
Ward to Bucs
I'm told free agent S T.J. Ward is signing with the #Bucs on a 1-year, $5M deal, per source.#EarlyMorningText
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 3, 2017
Steelers are all in their prime
With the release of TE David Johnson, 81.1 percent of Steelers roster (43 players) is 28 years old or younger. https://t.co/yKhBiu4MJZ
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 3, 2017
No additional moves via waivers
Steelers did not make any waiver claims in initial transactions the NFL posted today.
— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) September 3, 2017
Mihalik moves on
The Lions claimed OL Brian Mihalik, who was cut by the Steelers.
— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) September 3, 2017
Steelers practice squad
The Steelers have signed S Jacob Hagen to their practice squad, per his agent, Chris Turnage.
— Jacob Klinger (@Jacob_Klinger_) September 3, 2017
The Steelers signed former Pitt ILB Matt Galambos to the practice squad, per source close to the situation.
— Jacob Klinger (@Jacob_Klinger_) September 3, 2017
DE Lavon Hooks has signed with the Steelers' practice squad, his agent, David Glynn, tells @PennLive.
— Jacob Klinger (@Jacob_Klinger_) September 3, 2017
Really happy that Marcus Tucker will remain with the Steelers on the practice squad. Nice young player.
— Grandpa (@CurtPopejoySW) September 3, 2017
The Steelers are bringing Fitzgerald Toussaint back on the practice squad, his agent tells @pennlive. More: https://t.co/p7ewM6MaJg pic.twitter.com/KBQNnFVScI
— Jacob Klinger (@Jacob_Klinger_) September 3, 2017
Conner received a HUGE ovation at the game
Pitt is 1-0! Support by @JamesConner_ @CoachDuzzPittFB @UPMCSportsMed #H2P #TAKEIT pic.twitter.com/KEreS8IALE
— Volker Musahl (@VolkerMusahl) September 3, 2017
One more move…
#Steelers will need to make another move..to officially bring Le"Veon Bell back onto the roster we will find out tomorrow (Sutton likely IR)
— Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) September 3, 2017
After they made this trade!
We have acquired S J.J. Wilcox & 2019 7th-round pick from Tampa Bay in exchange for our 2018 6th-round pick.
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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 3, 2017
Buccaneers traded safety JJ Wilcox and 2019 seventh-round pick to Steelers for a 2018 sixth-round pick, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 3, 2017