Steelers Continue to Shuffle Roster; Are Lucky to Keep Baron Batch

The Steelers signed quarterback Brian Hoyer and wide receiver Plaxico Burress yesterday. In resulting moves they waived linebacker Marahall McFadden and running back Baron Batch. McFadden was added to the roster last week to add line backing depth with Stevenson Sylvester and Chris Carter both injured. Baron Batch, a second year running back, was also waived due to the need to cut another player and the depth at running back. Batch has shown promise in limited reps and was the special teams captain for a couple games so far this season. Both players cleared waivers and have been signed to the practice squad. There was some surprise that Batch was not claimed as he is a good pass blocker, solid on special teams and has shown promise in the run game. Hoyer was signed to back-up Charlie Batch against the Browns with Ben Roethlisberger and Byron Leftwich both Injured. There was an early week rumor that Roehlisberger could be active as an emergency quarterback, but that is unlikely. A...