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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Chargers shuffle active roster Tuesday
The San Diego Chargers made several moves Tuesday, adding running back Shaun Draughn and linebackers Kevin Reddick and Cordarro Law to the active roster. The team also placed running back Danny Woodhead on injured reserve and released defensive lineman Lawrence Guy. The Chargers added three players to the practice squad Tuesday as well: running back D.J. Adams, tight end David Paulson and outside linebacker Colton Underwood. Adrian Phillips was released from the practice squad, while Marcus Cromartie was released from the reserved-injured list.
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by Chris Towers | Fantasy Writer
Steelers unveil final round of preseason cuts
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced their final round of cuts to trim the roster to 53 players Saturday, as they parted ways with 22 players. The Steelers released defensive backs Isaiah Green, Dayonne Nunley, Shaquille Richardson and Ross Ventrone, linebackers Chris Carter, Howard Jones and Dan Molls, and defensive linemen Ethan Hemer, Josh Mauro, Roy Philon and Nick Williams on the defensive side of the ball. On offense, the team cut tight ends Rob Blanchflower, Bryce Davis and David Paulson, running backs Josh Harris and Stephen Houston, wide receivers Derek Moye and Lanear Sampson, offensive linemen Graham Pocic, Will Simmons and Guy Whimper, and quarter Brendon Kay.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Tight end trio helps Steelers defeat Packers
The Pittsburgh Steelers used three tight ends Sunday at Green Bay and all of them made small contributions to the victory. The most interesting was a 30-yard grab by David Paulson from Mat McBriar on the first possession of the second half off a fake punt. The catch led to a touchdown that put Pittsburgh ahead. Another rare contributor as a pass-catcher who played the role of hero was Matt Spaeth, who snagged an 11-yard scoring strike from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger later in that quarter to again put his team up. Starting tight end Heath Miller pitched in with three receptions for 17 yards.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Steelers get several minor contributions Week 3
The Pittsburgh Steelers received minor offensive contributions from a few role players Week 3 at home against the Bears.Tight end David Johnson caught two of the three passes thrown his way by Ben Roethlisberger for 51 yards while tight end David Paulson caught one pass for a 6-yard gain. Fullback Will Johnson caught a 5-yard pass in the first quarter for his only action of the night. Wide receiver Markus Wheaton was targeted once and finished without a catch. He has yet to come down with a reception this season.
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by Larry Hartstein |
David Paulson coughs it up
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end David Paulson had a 34-yard catch against the Bengals, but he was stripped at the end of the play by cornerback Adam Jones, who recovered the fumble. Paulson caught three of his four targets for 49 yards. Paulson, whose targets are sure to go down once Heath Miller returns, plays the Bears in Week 3.
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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Steelers to use 'committee' approach at TE
With starting tight end Heath Miller (knee) sidelined, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the team will use a "committee" approach at tight end. The Steelers have five tight ends on the roster -- Miller, Matt Spaeth, David Johnson, David Paulson and Michael Palmer. Though, Spaeth (foot) could join Miller on the sidelines. Tomlin said Tuesday Spaeth is an option to be placed on the injured reserve-designated to return list.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Tight end David Paulson starts, gets big workload
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end David Paulson started Monday night's game against Washington and played 39 snaps, the same as starting wideouts Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders, according to Pro Football Focus. Paulsen was targeted twice and caught a 26-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger. With Heath Miller and Matt Spaeth sidelined by injuries, Paulson moved up the depth chart and could start the regular-season opener. The 2012 seventh-round pick from Oregon appeared in every game last year, catching seven passes.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Report: Steelers not in market for veteran tight end
With Heath Miller, Matt Spaeth and David Johnson sidelined, David Paulson is the Pittsburgh Steelers' No. 1 tight end. But Pittsburgh isn't in the market to add a veteran tight end like the Ravens did when they signed Dallas Clark, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Johnson, coming off arthroscopic knee surgery, plans to play in a preseason game. And the Steelers expect to get Miller and Spaeth back "at various points this season," the report said.
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by Chris Towers | Fantasy Writer
Steelers tight end depth chart takes hit with Matt Spaeth injury
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Matt Spaeth is out eight to 10 weeks due to a foot injury, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Friday. He has a Lisfranc sprain in his foot that could require surgery to repair. The Steelers have been hit hard by injuries this season, and this could leave rookie David Paulson as the team's top option if Heath Miller cannot return from the PUP list by the time the season begins.
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by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
Heath Miller's status still up in the air
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller led the team in receptions last year but isn't expected to do the same this year. In fact, after tearing an ACL late last season, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review says "no one within the organization knows" when Miller will even be ready to play. The Steelers open training camp Friday and Miller is expected to start on the Physically Unable to Perform list. David Paulson and Matt Spaeth are expected to compete for playing time to replace Miller on the field.
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