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Da Steeler Soprano
06-15-2010, 01:41 PM
This just in via Steelers text message: #5 ILB Stevenson Sylvester and #6 RB Jonathan Dwyer have also signed today along with Sanders and Brown. The amount and length of the contracts were not disclosed but I'm willing to bet they got 3 year deals.

SteelMember
06-15-2010, 01:45 PM
Steelers sign 4, cut 7 (http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-sign-4-cut-7/7fa6989c-3421-48ab-98f0-4f3c615ab7b6)

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers signed four draft picks today from this year’s NFL Draft, including wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, linebacker Stevenson Sylvester, running back Jonathan Dwyer and wide receiver Antonio Brown. Financial terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Sanders (5-11, 180), out of SMU, was the Steelers’ third round pick (82nd overall) in the Draft and finished as the Mustangs’ career leader in receptions (235), touchdown receptions (34) and receiving yards (3,791). He was a first-team all-Conference USA selection last year as a senior after posting 98 catches for 1,339 yards and seven touchdowns. Sanders ranked sixth in the NCAA with 103 receiving yards per game in 2009.

One of three linebackers selected in this year’s Draft by the Steelers, Sylvester (6-2, 231) was the team’s third of three selections in the fifth round (166th overall). A first-team all-MWC selection for Utah, he was a two-year captain and the defensive MVP of the 2009 Poinsettia Bowl. Sylvester started all 13 games last year and finished with a team-best 81 tackles.

Dwyer (5-11, 229) was the Steelers first of two sixth-round picks (188th overall) in this year’s NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. A first-team all-ACC selection his final two seasons, he earned the conference’s Offensive Player of the Year award as a sophomore in 2008 after leading the team with 1,395 rushing yards on 200 carries while earning All-America status. Last year as a junior, he matched his rushing total from the previous year with 1,395 yards on 235 attempts, the fourth-best rushing total in school history. Dwyer added 14 touchdowns in 2009.

Brown (5-10, 186) was Pittsburgh’s second of two sixth-round selections (195th overall) in this year’s Draft. He finished his career as Central Michigan’s all-time leader in receptions (305), which ranked second in MAC history. As a junior in 2009, Brown was named the conference’s Special Teams Player of the Year for the second straight season and earned first-team all-MAC honors as both a receiver and punt returner. He caught a school-record 110 passes for 1,198 yards and nine touchdowns last year.

With today’s signings, the Steelers now have six of their 10 draft picks under contract. Linebacker Thaddeus Gibson and defensive tackle Doug Worthington signed last week.

The Steelers made additional roster moves by releasing seven free agents, including wide receiver Jason Chery, kicker Piotr Czech, linebacker Derrick Doggett, punter Adam Graessle, nose tackle Cordarrow Thompson, center Bradley Vierling and cornerback Trae Williams.

SteelerSal
06-15-2010, 01:57 PM
I was just gonna post this!!

Looks like we are moving right along in the right direction heading into camp.

steelpride12
06-15-2010, 02:05 PM
Great moves today by the Steelers. 4 players signed and the extra's heading home. Looks like all is going the right direction and happy to see Dywer for sure. I can't wait to see this kid come August in the pre-season.

Da Steeler Soprano
06-15-2010, 02:12 PM
I dont understand cutting Czech. I thought we were grooming him to replace Reed? Who is our back-up place kicker now?

Chidi29
06-15-2010, 02:16 PM
Wow. Way to go front office!

With Reed being tagged, his starting job was never in serious danger. Piotr will be on speed-dial if we need him.

Chidi29
06-15-2010, 02:17 PM
I dont understand cutting Czech. I thought we were grooming him to replace Reed? Who is our back-up place kicker now?

Could it also mean we're close to coming to a long-term deal with Reed? Just throwing it out there.

MasterOfPuppets
06-15-2010, 02:40 PM
so much for doggett being a special teams savior .

steelpride12
06-15-2010, 02:40 PM
Could it also mean we're close to coming to a long-term deal with Reed? Just throwing it out there.

I agree. i hope this is the forth coming of a long term deal to seal up Reed.

Chidi29
06-15-2010, 03:08 PM
so much for doggett being a special teams savior .

Still have Williams.

Psycho Ward 86
06-15-2010, 03:20 PM
Now we just got Worilds, Pouncey, Butler, and Scott left. These signings are happening pretty quick!

86WARD
06-15-2010, 04:21 PM
love it...dropping like flies!

MULLDOG24
06-15-2010, 04:29 PM
Great to see our draft picks getting signed!

Galax Steeler
06-16-2010, 03:40 AM
Now we just got Worilds, Pouncey, Butler, and Scott left. These signings are happening pretty quick!

I will be tickled pink when we get these guys signed.

steeldevil
06-16-2010, 11:11 AM
Via text, the Steelers have signed Cris Scott and released Da'mon Cromartie Smith

steeldevil
06-16-2010, 11:13 AM
Via text, the Steelers have signed Cris Scott and released Da'mon Cromartie Smith

Also just via text, the Steelers have signed Crezdon Butler, just Worilds and Pouncey left.

Da Steeler Soprano
06-16-2010, 11:29 AM
This has to be some kind of record, and I really dont see any problem with getting Worilds and Pouncey signed I just hope they give these guys 4 year deals and not 3.

The Duke
06-16-2010, 11:37 AM
Wow, only two left then? The steelers will probably be the first to sign all their players

I think the bears are usually first....

steelerdude15
06-16-2010, 11:49 AM
Good to see they're getting ready for the season and seeing the front office signing people, I'm so excited for the fall! :tt02:

Psycho Ward 86
06-16-2010, 11:50 AM
Via text, the Steelers have signed Cris Scott and released Da'mon Cromartie Smith

Also just via text, the Steelers have signed Crezdon Butler, just Worilds and Pouncey left.


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