Steelers Sign QB Tyler Murphy Off Practice Squad, CB Cortez Allen Placed On IR

[polamalubeast]

As expected, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a roster move on Saturday and it included Tyler Murphy being promoted from the practice squad to the 53 man roster. To make room for Murphy on the roster, cornerback Cortez Allen was placed on injured reserve. Murphy will now dress on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs and serve as the backup to Landry Jones, who will be making his first career start.

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/10/steelers-sign-qb-tyler-murphy-off-practice-squad-cb-cortez-allen-placed-on-ir/

[teegre]

That's who I figured it'd be.

[zulater]

Does Cortez Allen ever play another down as a Steeler? .

[teegre]

Does Cortez Allen ever play another down as a Steeler? .

Good question.

The Magic 8-Ball says: "Ask again later..."

[tube517]

Does Cortez Allen ever play another down as a Steeler? .

Nope. That contract, this "injury" and last year's nightmare sealed his fate.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Nope. That contract, this "injury" and last year's nightmare sealed his fate.

Cortez Allen's contract is the 2nd worst long-term contract ever given to a Steelers player after Woodley's...

[tube517]

Cortez Allen's contract is the 2nd worst long-term contract ever given to a Steelers player after Woodley's...

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/10...-now-in-doubt/


Hmmm...what is Willie Gay's contract status next year?

[hawaiiansteeler]

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/10...-now-in-doubt/

Hmmm...what is Willie Gay's contract status next year?

Willie Gay, Antwon Blake and some guy named Brandon Boykin will all be UFAs at the end of this season...

[zulater]

Cortez Allen's contract is the 2nd worst long-term contract ever given to a Steelers player after Woodley's...

Woodley looked to be playing up to his contract until he blew his hammie against the Patriots in the middle of the 11 season. Allen has been a stiff since the day he signed the new deal.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Woodley looked to be playing up to his contract until he blew his hammie against the Patriots in the middle of the 11 season. Allen has been a stiff since the day he signed the new deal.

very true, I can understand why they gave Woodley the contract they did.

with Cortez Allen, the Steelers simply panicked after losing Keenan Lewis...

[ALLD]

I believe by placing him on IR that insurance picks up some of the salary too.

[Count Steeler]

So is Cortez the Scarecrow or the Tin Man? I think he has the brains, but he lacks the heart.

BTW, what injury does he have that is season ending?

[steelreserve]

Does Cortez Allen ever play another down as a Steeler?

Only question is whether he's released before or after June 1, 2016.

Cortez Allen's contract is the 2nd worst long-term contract ever given to a Steelers player after Woodley's...

Willie Colon is neck-and-neck with him for that honor ...

[Shoes]

Flush this head case and his 6 mil a year. This guy has more than a knee issue. He'll be hooking up with Sweed soon.

[Steelman]

So is Cortez the Scarecrow or the Tin Man? I think he has the brains, but he lacks the heart.

BTW, what injury does he have that is season ending?

Brandon Boykin probably hurt his feelings.

[86WARD]

Does Cortez Allen ever play another down as a Steeler? .

I want to say I hope not. I've rooted for him through this but I'm more leaning towards him not ever coming around and getting it at this point. I'd rather see them cut ties and use the money elsewhere...he's not even worth depth at this point.

[Steelman]

Flush this head case and his 6 mil a year. This guy has more than a knee issue. He'll be hooking up with Sweed soon.

No joke. With the money we've been paying this guy to do absolutely nothing we could have signed a decent corner or safety.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Willie Colon is neck-and-neck with him for that honor ...

very good point, but at least Willie Colon left us with a few good memories...

[ETL]

No joke. With the money we've been paying this guy to do absolutely nothing we could have signed a decent corner or safety.

Every team has people that they regret signing. I will defend our FO and say that they are one of the better crew of people when it comes to signings. The team will take a shot and spend money at time. I don't recall this large outcry when Cortez Allen signed his extension. We all thought it was a good signing at the time. It just didn't work out. I don't fault the FO for trying.


BTW - Antonio Brown, Ben, Gay, Will Allen and Harrison to me are bargains.

[Steelman]

Every team has people that they regret signing. I will defend our FO and say that they are one of the better crew of people when it comes to signings. The team will take a shot and spend money at time. I don't recall this large outcry when Cortez Allen signed his extension. We all thought it was a good signing at the time. It just didn't work out. I don't fault the FO for trying.


BTW - Antonio Brown, Ben, Gay, Will Allen and Harrison to me are bargains.

I'm not bemoaning the original signing. Personally I thought it was a bit much for a guy who hadn't done a whole lot, but I do distinctly remember that was the market at the time and the bigger names had signed for larger deals elsewhere (Verner, for one) so you're right-- it was considered to be a decent deal based on potential coupled with the fact that Taylor was about ready to retire.

Obviously it didn't work out so I just hope that they don't try to hold on to him forever in hopes that he'll pan out. He's getting paid a lot of money that he could possibly be a good corner...someday. So at what point do you cut your losses and move on? That's more where I'm coming from.

Certainly agree RE the other bargains on the team.

[Hawkman]

Every team has people that they regret signing. I will defend our FO and say that they are one of the better crew of people when it comes to signings. The team will take a shot and spend money at time. I don't recall this large outcry when Cortez Allen signed his extension. We all thought it was a good signing at the time. It just didn't work out. I don't fault the FO for

BTW - Antonio Brown, Ben, Gay, Will Allen and Harrison to me are bargains.

Very true....Just look at the Redskins. What a train wreck, starting with ownership. I unfortunately live in Redskin country and that's all I hear abou.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Alex Kozora ‏@Alex_Kozora

Should Tyler Murphy throw a pass tomorrow, he'd be Steelers first UDFA rookie to do so since Mike Quinn in 1997. #Steelers

https://twitter.com/Alex_Kozora

[86WARD]

lol...Mike Quinn. Two pass attempts as a Steeler. 3 total in his career.

[hawaiiansteeler]

lol...Mike Quinn. Two pass attempts as a Steeler. 3 total in his career.

[86WARD]

Actually looking at the Steelers roster and the contract. I think Allen would be $4M dead money but almost $2M in cap savings...but he's one of the only CBs under contract for next season. Boykin, Gay, Blake and Cockring are all free agents. So that would leave Allen and Golson? If there is one spot on the team that could use a total makeover, that's the area...

[hawaiiansteeler]

Actually looking at the Steelers roster and the contract. I think Allen would be $4M dead money but almost $2M in cap savings...but he's one of the only CBs under contract for next season. Boykin, Gay, Blake and Cockring are all free agents. So that would leave Allen and Golson? If there is one spot on the team that could use a total makeover, that's the area...

this is why I believe Cortez Allen may be given another year to stick around...

[86WARD]

ugh..........

[teegre]

Actually looking at the Steelers roster and the contract. I think Allen would be $4M dead money but almost $2M in cap savings...but he's one of the only CBs under contract for next season. Boykin, Gay, Blake and Cockring are all free agents. So that would leave Allen and Golson? If there is one spot on the team that could use a total makeover, that's the area...

R1: Su'a Cravens, SS, USC
R2: Jalen Mills, FS, LSU
R3: Cameron Sutton, CB, Tennessee
R4: Will Redmond, CB, Miss St.
R5: (Boykin)

[SteelerFanInStl]

this is why I believe Cortez Allen may be given another year to stick around...

I don't think that's going to happen with the way that they've handled him this year. His career as a Steeler is over.

[86WARD]

I hope so...