DeCastro Injured

[Steeldude]

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.—Steelers rookie right guard David DeCastro was carted off the field after hurting his right knee early into Pittsburgh's preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night.

The Steelers announced DeCastro would not return after he was hurt while pass blocking as Pittsburgh faced third-and-8 at its 6-yard line on its second possession. DeCastro's right leg twisted beneath him after being bowled over by defensive tackle Marcell Dareus.

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-08-25/david-decastro-injury-update-steelers-rookie-lineman-carted-off-with-knee-issue

[86WARD]

NIGHTMARE!!

[Steeldude]

Sometimes I wonder if the Steelers entire roster will be on IR.

[X-Terminator]

Seems every time people wish for no injuries, injuries are exactly what they get. So stop doing it!

[fansince'76]

Hoping for the best, but it looked really bad. Dammit.

[SteelerFanInStl]

I'm really hoping for the best on this but the lack of news isn't good. It seems like we just can't make it through a preseason without having a major injury on the OL.

Ben blamed it on the turf and I'd have to agree. Goodell, if you really want to protect the players, get rid of the damn field turf!

[Psycho Ward 86]

is it just me or does it seem like our O-line has more injuries from falling/tripping than anybody?

[SteelerEmpire]

is it just me or does it seem like our O-line has more injuries from falling/tripping than anybody?

I'm still not convinced the offensive line is ready for prime time... even if fully healthy. HOPE I'm wrong...

[polamalubeast]

is it just me or does it seem like our O-line has more injuries from falling/tripping than anybody?

since 2010...yes.....Last year,the steelers had had 25 different lineup in the o-line!

[Psycho Ward 86]

at least Ramon Foster is serviceable at guard. i wont be expecting Decastro back for a long time either. Kugler must be pissed, he's like a little kid that wont get to show off his shiny new toy

[steelpride12]

Per Mike Tomlin's press conference "Potentially Severe, waiting for MRI"

[stillers4me]

Ken Laird‏@Ken_Laird Decastro just left #Steelers (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/search/?src=hash&q=%23Steelers) locker room on crutches with very large brace on his right knee

[venom]

Ugh

[XxKnightxX]

Hes done, Might as well get ready for Ramon, like mentioned, hes serviceable.

[katmandu]

F^&&ING SUCKS !!

I guess DeCastro can now be labeled as "INJURY PRONE" now.......

[stillers4me]

With DeCastro having a potentially season ending injury, and Adams not yet ready for primetime, it looks like we are back to..........last year.
:horror:

[salamander]

Damn it...

[steelreserve]

I'm not trying to be morbid, but does anyone know where I can find a clip of it? They didn't have the game on TV here and I wasn't near a computer, so I saw absolutely nothing of the game. From what everyone says it sounds awful, but I feel like I have to see for myself.

[X-Terminator]

I guess now all of the haters are having a good ol' laugh at our expense because the Steelers' prized OL prospect is likely done for the season. They just have the worst luck with injuries to linemen, and now it's looking like another revolving door of below-average talent up front. Just wonderful. :doh:

[zulater]

With DeCastro having a potentially season ending injury, and Adams not yet ready for primetime, it looks like we are back to..........last year.
:horror:

No not at all. We got Willie Colon at left guard instead of penalty waiting to happen Chris Kemoetu. Also Max Starks is with us from the start this season. Which is a upgrade over Jonathan Scott. Plus Gilbert has a season under his belt and should be significantly better. So if Pouncey can stay healthy we should be fairly solid up front even without DeCastro.

[SMR]

I haven't felt so sick in a long time...

[polamalubeast]

the steelers with a bad o-line?....this is nothing news!

[zulater]

the steelers with a bad o-line?....this is nothing news!

It wont be a bad o-line this year.

[Shoes]

I'm not trying to be morbid, but does anyone know where I can find a clip of it? They didn't have the game on TV here and I wasn't near a computer, so I saw absolutely nothing of the game. From what everyone says it sounds awful, but I feel like I have to see for myself.


Scroll down.....I didn't think it looked so bad. But that sure doesn't mean it isn't
http://www.sbnation.com/2012/8/25/3268753/david-decastro-injury-pittsburgh-steelers

[zulater]

I haven't felt so sick in a long time...

It could have been Ben , Antonio Brown, Maurkice Pouncey, Redman, Heath Miller, that went down with injury. Any one of those would be a much bigger loss than DeCastro.

[polamalubeast]

It could have been Ben , Antonio Brown, Maurkice Pouncey, Redman, Heath Miller, that went down with injury. Any one of those would be a much bigger loss than DeCastro.


or Polamalu or Woodley

[Shoes]

It could have been Ben , Antonio Brown, Maurkice Pouncey, Redman, Heath Miller, that went down with injury. Any one of those would be a much bigger loss than DeCastro.

Exactly....and there are 31 other teams that have lost good players this preseason.

[stillers4me]

It could have been Ben , Antonio Brown, Maurkice Pouncey, Redman, Heath Miller, that went down with injury. Any one of those would be a much bigger loss than DeCastro.

Gotta agree with you there. It still sucks...I was so excited about breathing new life into the Oline this year.

[Steeldude]

Scroll down.....I didn't think it looked so bad. But that sure doesn't mean it isn't
http://www.sbnation.com/2012/8/25/3268753/david-decastro-injury-pittsburgh-steelers

It looks like it will be an MCL injury. Hopefully it's just a minor sprain that was overly painful at the time.

[steelerdude15]

I guess the only thing we can do is hope for the best and wait to see what the MRI shows. :pray:

[steelerdude15]

It looks like it will be a MCL injury. Hopefully it's just a minor sprain that was overly painful at the time.

Lets hope its just a sprain!

[stillers4me]

Ken Laird‏@Ken_Laird Colon on Decastro "That turf... he just got caught in that turf. I fell next to him and saw him grabbing his knee" #Steelers (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/search/?src=hash&q=%23Steelers)

[steeldevil]

Well I wouldn't know, but it honestly didn't look too serious to me. Hopefully some kind of sprain and he can be back in a month or so? That would be great. Foster played well tonight. He drove Redman into the endzone on that TD.

[Psycho Ward 86]

Seems to me like the limitation on physical practices and the increase in stadiums with astro turf has upped the lower body injuries. Players just arent used to how football SHOULD be played anymore and now their bodies are paying for it. Good job Goodell, anything for player safety right? :rolleyes:

[Craic]

Max Starks IV ‏@maxstarks78 (https://twitter.com/maxstarks78)
We don't know his diagnosis yet, he has to get an MRI first.

As of a few minutes ago.

[Shoes]

Looks like an ACL and MCL...
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000054841/article/steelers-david-decastro-injures-acl-mcl-vs-bills?module=HP11_headline_stack

[Craic]

Looks like an ACL and MCL...
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000054841/article/steelers-david-decastro-injures-acl-mcl-vs-bills?module=HP11_headline_stack


I was just about to post it.

http://www.steelersgab.com/2012/08/26/david-decastro-has-torn-acl-mcl-roethlisberger-blames-turf/

[Shoes]

I was just about to post it.

http://www.steelersgab.com/2012/08/26/david-decastro-has-torn-acl-mcl-roethlisberger-blames-turf/

This is good stuff....

The Steelers always find a way. The injury isn’t significant enough, in my opinion, to ruin their season. Instead, it should galvanize them towards their goals.Ben looked very sharp tonight, and admitted after the game that he called every play on his first touchdown drive.

[JayC]

this sucks. we have the worst luck when it comes to OL issues.

[XxKnightxX]

I'm not trying to be morbid, but does anyone know where I can find a clip of it? They didn't have the game on TV here and I wasn't near a computer, so I saw absolutely nothing of the game. From what everyone says it sounds awful, but I feel like I have to see for myself.

The closest I can resemble is Kris Jenkins, he had one against the Ravens the next year, but cant find a video, but basically his leg got caught in the turf, leg bent back, and he was down.
EDIT; found the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOcnAUaoaxs&feature=player_embedded

[steelreserve]

Looks like an ACL and MCL...
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000054841/article/steelers-david-decastro-injures-acl-mcl-vs-bills?module=HP11_headline_stack

I was surprised to hear about the ACL - definitely thought like steeldude that it was most likely the MCL because of the sideways and not overly violent direction of the whole thing. Goes to show the knee is just a fickle thing. Still hoping he didn't end up with a full tear(s), although who am I kidding, he's probably not going to play for a long time.

[Steelman]

If it's both ACL and MCL he won't be playing this year. Sucks...totally sucks. I really thought he'd be the key to this line, rookie jitters notwithstanding.

[Count Steeler]

Well just dandy. Maybe it's time for the OLine guys to wear braces like they do in college. At least in the pre season.

[86WARD]

That blows ... Doesn't mean the season is over...but boy it's a shitty start.

[Steeldude]

Well just dandy. Maybe it's time for the OLine guys to wear braces like they do in college. At least in the pre season.

That's what I always thought too. Why do the braces come off in the pros?

[stillers4me]

Adam Schefter‏@AdamSchefter
Steelers first-round pick David DeCastro has a torn medial collateral ligament but the team is unsure whether he tore his anterior cruciate ligament. DeCastro is scheduled to undergo an MRI at lunchtime to determine the severity of the injury. If it's just a torn MCL, he would be expected to miss about half of this season. If it's a torn MCL and ACL he likely would miss the full season. http://say.ly/tKD42Wg (http://t.co/mDT5RvIY)

[bayz101]

Lets hope it's just the MCL! Usually when the knee goes sideways like that, that's what it is.

[venom]

We will know for sure by noon today as per Espn

[Godfather]

I dunno who's staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacked, but we.............

[GBMelBlount]

SSDY. Speechless.

[Shoes]

Let's hope for "just" an MCL and the return of Wallace this day!

[Moose]

Damn, here we go again ! Another player that is supposed to be a perfect fit......hurt and possibly sideline for a long while !!

[Moose]

Adam Schefter‏@AdamSchefter
If it's just a torn MCL, he would be expected to miss about half of this season. If it's a torn MCL and ACL he likely would miss the full season. http://say.ly/tKD42Wg (http://t.co/mDT5RvIY)

HUH ? Don't like the sound of this.

[86WARD]

Let's hope for "just" an MCL and the return of Wallace this day!

That would make for a nice day...

[Polamalu Princess]

Praying for you DeCastro.

[Iron Steeler]

is it just me or does it seem like our O-line has more injuries from falling/tripping than anybody?

Seriously! We need to have a full training camp just to teach these guys how to fall correctly. Every year this seems to happed to us at least twice.

[polamalubeast]

:Steelers g David DeCastro dislocated his knee cap, tore his medial collateral ligament and suffered some damage to patellar tendon. But his anterior cruciate ligament is intact, according to sources and Steelers still are unsure if or when he will be able to return this season

[polamalubeast]

http://www.whosay.com/AdamSchefter/content/380344?wsref=tw&code=AoP42YL

[X-Terminator]

Wow...I don't know if the Steelers should just go ahead and IR him or wait it out. We're possibly looking at minimum 8-10 weeks with those injuries.

[The Duke]

:Steelers g David DeCastro dislocated his knee cap, tore his medial collateral ligament and suffered some damage to patellar tendon. But his anterior cruciate ligament is intact, according to sources and Steelers still are unsure if or when he will be able to return this season

that sounds like such a weird injury :s

sounds so severe it could be more than a year, but no torn acl gives me hope it's just a few months....

[bayz101]

DeCastro tears MCL, ACL Okay

SteelersXtreme.com

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted David DeCastro to help protect Ben Roethlisberger. But there was no one to protect DeCastro from injury as his rookie season possibly came to an end.

The rookie guard suffered a knee injury in the first quarter of the third preseason game Saturday night against the Buffalo Bills. Tests revealed that DeCastro has a torn medial collateral ligament, dislocated knee-cap and some damage to his patellar tendon, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. No information yet on whether or not DeCastro will return to the field this season, but the good news is, his ACL is intact.

The Steelers selected DeCastro in the first round of the 2012 draft to help shore up an offensive line that has struggled in recent years. DeCastro, who played guard at Stanford, was projected to go much higher in the draft but fell to the Steelers in the 24th spot.

http://www.steelersxtreme.com/
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This is certainly better news than it could have been...

[Shoes]

I'm sure they'll put him on IR....get well and strong for next year David!

[stillers4me]

If they put him on IR it frees up a roster spot. I don't think they came to an agreement about the new IR rule, which could apply to DeCastro so they could bring him back later.

If they don't put him on IR, and wait to see how fast he heals, we may not be able to keep 3 QB's.

[JayC]

STEELERS' DECASTRO OUT FOR SEASON
An MRI Sunday revealed the guard suffered a torn ACL and MCL, NFL.com and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports. More

sucks

[polamalubeast]

On David DeCastro's injury... I see there are conflicting reports. I am checking back and seeing if something got lost in translation

[oneforthetoe]

Sucks, but it is part of football. Foster isn't great but he is serviceable. The real problem now is who is the third option when Colon gets hurt in the second play opening day?

[polamalubeast]

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/239775423511277568

[Shoes]

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/239775423511277568

Conflicting reports in the twitter world.....really?

[bayz101]

Hmm. ESPN reporting he didn't tear his ACL, NFL writers reporting he did.

[oneforthetoe]

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/239775423511277568


Either way I'd be surprised if he played this year. But, as I said, every team has to deal with these issues. We made the Super Bowl once without Rod Woodson as I recall. Who thought that was going to happen?

[polamalubeast]

I hate the Conflicting reports

[oneforthetoe]

Hmm. ESPN reporting he didn't tear his ACL, NFL writers reporting he did.

But, even the ESPN report states that it is not clear he could make it back this year. I'm just thinking that we shouldn't count on him at all.

[SteelerFanInStl]

nfl.com is saying that he tore both the mcl and acl and is out for the year.

link (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000055039/article/david-decastro-out-for-season-with-torn-acl-mcl?module=HP11_breaking_news)

Don't know who's right but I'm holding out hope that he didn't tear the acl. Either way, I think he's out for the year. :(

[steelreserve]

Even without any of the other stuff, coming back from a completely torn MCL within 3 months would be just wildly optimistic. I don't think the medical staff would be dumb enough to risk that, and even if they did, I doubt he would be effective.

Looks like we have to deal with the fact that he's not playing this year. I was going to say "and be thankful it wasn't worse," but .. torn MCL, torn patellar tendon, dislocated kneecap - that sounds about as bad as it gets, honestly. At this point, I just hope it doesn't affect his career.

[bayz101]

A severe MCL tear takes as much as 8 weeks to heal, which is half of a season. Pair that with a reportedly dislocated knee-cap and damaged Patellar tendon, you've got what seems to be a season-ending combination of injuries. If other reports are true, and David tore his ACL as well, that means him missing the season is the least of his worries. That's a career-ending combination if not handled properly. I don't foresee him coming back to the field this year.

[Edman]

MCL or ACL, he's not going to be back this year. Sucks.

Thanks, Gumpy Gilbert. He's in my doghouse this year.

[bayz101]

DeCastro tears MCL, ACL fine


SteelersXtreme.com


The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted David DeCastro to help protect Ben Roethlisberger. But there was no one to protect DeCastro as he suffered a serious knee injury Saturday.


The rookie guard suffered a knee injury in the first quarter of the third preseason game Saturday night against the Buffalo Bills. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, DeCastro dislocated his knee cap, tore his medial collateral ligament and suffered some damage to his patellar tendon, but his ACL is intact. A conflicting report by NFL.com writer Ian Rapoport claimed that DeCastro tore both his ACL and MCL, which has since been retracted.


The Steelers selected DeCastro in the first round of the 2012 draft to help shore up an offensive line that has struggled in recent years. DeCastro, who played guard at Stanford, was projected to go much higher in the draft but fell to the Steelers in the 24th spot.


http://www.steelersxtreme.com/


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Turns out his ACL is fine, as NFL.com has retracted the original report. Good news, but I still see DeCastro sitting out this year.

[steel striker]

It seems every year since 2006 we have had o-line injury issues and, I had high hopes this year for the o-line. I'm sure the Steelers will be smart about this rough injury and, maybe of Decastro for next season. This sucks either way you look at it. Forget the Madden curse because, we have the Steelers O-line curse.

[X-Terminator]

I missed the patellar tendon damage...yeah, I'd say his season's done. Damn shame.

[bayz101]

If it was just an MCL, and only an MCL, I think he'd have a chance of coming back in a 8-10 week period. Considering it's other injuries on top of the MCL, i'd say the best thing to do would be bench him for the season, and allow him to heal and learn as much as possible. We're lucky he didn't tear his ACL as well. Not only would that have ended all speculation of his possible return, it may have ended his career as well.

[zulater]

I guess there's an outside chance they'll put him on the PUP list rather than IR?

[Justin Otstott]

This overall sucks completely :(

[steelreserve]

I guess there's an outside chance they'll put him on the PUP list rather than IR?

I don't think you can do that once someone has taken part in practice or a game. PUP is only for guys who are still recovering from injuries when training camp starts, like Mendenhall, Starks and Hampton.

Damn, a lot of guys on our team messed up their knees in the past few games they've played.

[polamalubeast]

No. Player has to be on PUP at start of camp to be eligible

[Polamalu Princess]

What a shame. So sad.

[zulater]

They need to change the PUP list or IR rule then. If a guy can come back midseason you should be able to do something other than carry him on your 53 man roster. Talk about player safety concerns, potentially shortening your roster to carry a dead roster spot in the hope of that player returning has got to have a trickle down effect on the rest of the team.

[steelreserve]

They need to change the PUP list or IR rule then. If a guy can come back midseason you should be able to do something other than carry him on your 53 man roster. Talk about player safety concerns, potentially shortening your roster to carry a dead roster spot in the hope of that player returning has got to have a trickle down effect on the rest of the team.

They actually tried to make a rule change this preseason similar to what you're talking about, but the NFLPA shot it down:
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8294566/nfl-players-association-rejects-rule-changes-injured-reserve-trade-deadline

I think just about everyone agrees they need to do something to fix the IR and PUP rules, because the all-or-nothing mentality of it really leaves teams over a barrel in situations like that.

However, even if they did make that rule change, I'd still say it sounds doubtful DeCastro could come back this year anyway.

[steelpride12]

It really doesn't matter. No Steeler fan should want him back any time this year after seeing the result of his injury. If we force him back mid or late season we could not only be risking him to a season injury, but a career injury. It happens and this is the time where we need to just hold back and let him rest for the season. Ben and the offense have won two championships with a bad OL and they can do it again.

Plus if Starks and Pouncey can stay healthy there is a chance the OL can at least be mediocre.

[polamalubeast]

Steelers Depot: Report: David DeCastro Expected To Miss 3 To 5 Months With Knee Injury

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/08/report-david-decastro-expected-to-miss-3-to-5-months-with-knee-injury/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SteelersDepotBlog+%28Steelers +Depot+Blog%29

[vindrow]

Steelers Depot: Report: David DeCastro Expected To Miss 3 To 5 Months With Knee Injury

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/08/report-david-decastro-expected-to-miss-3-to-5-months-with-knee-injury/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SteelersDepotBlog+%28Steelers +Depot+Blog%29

This come from Mike Florio not exactly a reliable source....best to wait until official word.

[tube517]

Shit

[X-Terminator]

Steelers Depot: Report: David DeCastro Expected To Miss 3 To 5 Months With Knee Injury

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/08/report-david-decastro-expected-to-miss-3-to-5-months-with-knee-injury/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SteelersDepotBlog+%28Steelers +Depot+Blog%29

Yeah, I think I'll wait until Mike Tomlin announces it rather than take that hack Florio's word for it. I still can't figure out who he blew to get affiliated with NBC Sports.

[bayz101]

Lets just hope the Patellar injury isn't a rupture. We already know he has a dislocated Patellar (the kneecap) but the Patellar tendon is the important thing to watch. If that's ruptured, he's undoubtedly out for the season. The MCL and Patellar dislocation will be rehabbed together and rehabilitation will conclude by week Eleven of the football season (rough estimate, I know). It all comes down to the amount of damage to the Patellar tendon.

[stillers4me]

It really sounds like they will put him on IR and move on for this season without him. It makes no sense to bring a rookie back for the last couple of games.

[Count Steeler]

Yeah, they should just IR him and let him fully recover. Wonder if they will pickup anyone that may get released in the next couple of days.

Maybe a trade? I would like to get at least one more capable body on the O Line. Does not look like we will be avoiding that bug that has been hounding our line for the last few seasons.

I have to wonder aloud if it isn't time to change Kugler. Change our karma or something.

[BigNastyDefense]

Damn, this fucking sucks. Torn MCL, injured patella tendon....I agree they'll just IR him and let him fully recover.

So who's going to step in at RG? Are we going to pickup someone's cut for depth?

[steelerdude15]

Damn, this fucking sucks. Torn MCL, injured patella tendon....I agree they'll just IR him and let him fully recover.

So who's going to step in at RG? Are we going to pickup someone's cut for depth?

They Ccould, but we do have Foster and Legursky who are both serviceable back ups. We have to keep that in mind.

[Chidi29]

Yeah, they should just IR him and let him fully recover. Wonder if they will pickup anyone that may get released in the next couple of days.

Maybe a trade? I would like to get at least one more capable body on the O Line. Does not look like we will be avoiding that bug that has been hounding our line for the last few seasons.

I have to wonder aloud if it isn't time to change Kugler. Change our karma or something.

Everyone is looking for OL help....probably not gunna find anything on the waiver wire

[Craic]

Just read - 3 to 5 months. That puts him anywhere from November to the end of the season. Really does make the question of IR interesting.

[Craic]

They Ccould, but we do have Foster and Legursky who are both serviceable back ups. We have to keep that in mind.

And, with the left side looking solid, and hopefully RT being solid, either one of them may just have a better year this year.

[Steelman]

I tore my MCL and dislocated my kneecap, and it took 6 months for me to be able to play sports again...granted he's got better medical help, but still, it's not an injury you can "force-heal", knees are weird things. Even if the ACL is fine (which I hope to God it is) I don't foresee him being of much use to us this season. He'd probably be better off just having a full offseason and coming in as our day 1 starter next year per full recovery.

We've survived with Legs and Foster before...not what I wanted this year, but it's not like we haven't made it work in the past. At this point I'm not really sure who we'd sign as a backup, seems like we'll go with who we have on the roster right now.

[SteelGhost]

Sad news. I hope he recovers 100% to play in 2013 :pray:

[fansince'76]

They Ccould, but we do have Foster and Legursky who are both serviceable back ups. We have to keep that in mind.

I'm tired of watching "serviceable" backup linemen get beat.

[Steeldude]

Just read - 3 to 5 months. That puts him anywhere from November to the end of the season. Really does make the question of IR interesting.

Being a rookie the decision is difficult. If he was a veteran I wouldn't put him on the IR

[GBMelBlount]

Being a rookie the decision is difficult. If he was a veteran I wouldn't put him on the IR

This makes sense. He has not even transitioned to the pros yet. So it is not as if he will heal and immediately be able to play. I don't like that thought.

Although the only thought I like less is Ben being brutalized for another year.

[XxKnightxX]

I'm tired of watching "serviceable" backup linemen get beat.

:chuckle:
http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumblarge_65/1150174585078oA7.jpg

[polamalubeast]

DeCastro at #steelers today. Talk now they may not IR him


https://twitter.com/EdBouchette/status/240126182836813824

[polamalubeast]

David DeCastro will not go on IR.


https://twitter.com/MarkKaboly_Trib/status/240167942430552064

[oneforthetoe]

That is surprising ... they must think it is going to heal in that three month period. Of course, if the Steelers take a number of o'line injuries, the Steelers could still place him on IR.

[Shoes]

DeCastro has surgery scheduled for Wednesday....I'm sure they'll wait and see how that goes before they take the twitters advice.

[GodfatherofSoul]

Torn MCL and dislocated knee is what I saw on crawler. So, we talking 10 weeks rehab?

[Count Steeler]

Steelers hopeful of quick return for DeCastro

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-steelers-hopeful-of-quick-return-for-decastro-20120828,0,1836011.story

Depending on his recovery and acclimation to the offense, it's possible DeCastro could return to bump right guard Ramon Foster back to the bench by Week 5 against the Eagles on Oct. 7. In that scenario, DeCastro would miss only three games. The Steelers' off week is Week 4.


Fingers crossed.

[steelreserve]

wow. That sounds incredibly optimistic, but it would be great news if it's really not as severe as first thought.

[steelerdude15]

I think that maybe way too soon. However, an athlete's body recovers much faster than someone who doesn't workout, etc. It may just happen...

[Galax Steeler]

I hope so but I want him at 100% before he does.

[cold-hard-steel]

Well,he does have youth on his side.We all know how much faster your body can heal when you have that "youth factor" on your side.