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10-27-2010, 04:18 AM
Steelers to rely on defensive line rotation with Smith outBy Scott Brown, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
As a measure of defensive end Aaron Smith's value to the Steelers, the team is holding his spot on the 53-man roster with the hope that the 12-year veteran can return this season from his third major injury in the past four years.
Smith had surgery Monday to repair a partially torn tricep muscle in his left arm, and coach Mike Tomlin said he is out for an extended period of time.
The good news for the Steelers is that Smith did not sustain a complete tear in his tricep — as the team initially feared — during the 23-22 win at Miami.
The bad news for the Steelers is they are severely short-handed at defensive end.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
As a measure of defensive end Aaron Smith's value to the Steelers, the team is holding his spot on the 53-man roster with the hope that the 12-year veteran can return this season from his third major injury in the past four years.
Smith had surgery Monday to repair a partially torn tricep muscle in his left arm, and coach Mike Tomlin said he is out for an extended period of time.
The good news for the Steelers is that Smith did not sustain a complete tear in his tricep — as the team initially feared — during the 23-22 win at Miami.
The bad news for the Steelers is they are severely short-handed at defensive end.
Read More:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_706190.html