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by Larry Hartstein |
Steelers fill up practice squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed receivers C.J. Goodwin and Derek Moye, offensive lineman Alejandro Villanueva, defensive backs Shaquille Richardson and Ross Ventrone, defensive linemen Josh Mauro and Nick Williams, running back Josh Harris, tight end Rob Blanchflower and linebacker Howard Jones to their practice squad.
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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 Larry Hartstein |
Rob Blanchflower nursing high ankle sprain
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie tight end Rob Blanchflower has a high ankle sprain that will keep him out at least a week, coach Mike Tomlin told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Blanchflower is a seventh-round pick out of UMass.
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by Chris Towers | Fantasy Writer
Rob Blanchflower selected by Steelers in 7th
The Pittsburgh Steelers added some depth in the receiving corps in the seventh round of the draft, selecting tight end Rob Blanchflower out of the University of Massechusetts 230th overall.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Massachusetts' Blanchflower Out
Blanchflower (undisclosed) will not play Saturday, the Detroit Free Press reports.Blanchflower has had a lot of troubles with injuries the last two years, which is a major disappointment given his ability to post numbers when healthy.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
UMass' Blanchflower Catches TD vs. Akron
Blanchflower had five receptions for 26 yards and a touchdown along with one carry for three yards against Akron on Saturday.Blanchflower now has 27 receptions for 313 yards and three touchdowns this season.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
UMass' Blanchflower Doubtful vs. NIU
Blanchflower (undisclosed) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against Northern Illinois, according to Mass Live.com.Fantasy owners should consider benching Blanchflower, who has 22 catches for 287 yards and two touchdowns in five games this season.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
UMass' Blanchflower Tops 100 Yards vs. WMU
Blanchflower had seven receptions for 131 yards and a touchdown against Western Michigan on Saturday.Blanchflower now has 22 catches for 287 yards and two touchdowns this season, in five games played.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
UMass' Blanchflower On Mackey Award Watchlist
Blanchflower is on the midseason watchlist for the John Mackey Award, according to Mass Live.com.Blanchflower missed the first three games of the season with an undisclosed injury, and has 15 catches for 156 yards and one touchdown in three games played.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
UMass' Blanchflower Catches TD vs. Miami of Ohio
Blanchflower had five catches for 98 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Miami of Ohio.Blanchflower has 15 receptions for 156 yards and a touchdown in three games played this season. Now healthy after missing time early in the season, fantasy owners should have him on their radar.