With the speculation running wild all Tuesday morning surrounding the possibility that the Pittsburgh Steelers were looking to sign running back Ben Tate, Tuesday afternoon they made it official. The team interviewed and worked out Tate earlier in the day and made the decision to sign the 26-year old. That also leads to the possibility that Le’Veon Bell will indeed be inactive Saturday night when the Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens. Tate was considered the top free agent running back ... Read More
Ben Tate expected to be signed by Steelers
With running back Le’Veon Bell’s status for Saturday night against the Baltimore Ravens not looking good, the Pittsburgh Steelers look to be taking steps to add depth at the position. According to several reports, the team will interview and workout Ben Tate on Tuesday and if all goes well are expected to sign the 26-year old. Tate was considered the top free agent running back this March after backing up Arian Foster in Houston for a few years. That led to him signing with the ... Read More
Steelers cut LeGarrette Blount
The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced the release of LeGarrette Blount. Blount has been placed on waivers after last night's highly publicized walking off the field against the Tennessee Titans due his unhappiness with playing time of late. With Blount placed on waivers, he is now free to sign with any team that claims him. Meanwhile, the Steelers have serious questions now at running back, with only Dri Archer and practice squad player Josh Harris available in house to back up starter ... Read More