STEVE SLATON RUMORS & GOSSIP
Miami Dolphins claim former Texans RB Steve Slaton
The Miami Dolphins running game is still a work in progress, and that work continues as the Dolphins have claimed former Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton off the waiver wire. Slaton was able to create some buzz in his rookie season, rushing for over 1200 yards and ten scores, but injuries plagued him in the 2009 season.
Slaton suffered from a neck injury which limited his production...
Via thepigskinreport.com
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September 28, 2011
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September 28, 2011
Discuss
Slaton departs as Texans No. 3 all-time rusher
Steve Slaton was placed on waivers today after three seasons and some change with the Houston Texans.A third round pick in 2008, Slaton played in 42 games for the Texans and leaves the team as the #3 all-time...
Via Houston Texans Examiner
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September 27, 2011
Steve Slaton Likley the Odd Man Out in Texans Backfield
According to MK Bower of FOXSportsHouston, Steve Slaton is likely the odd man out of the Texans “backfield.”
The Texans would surely prefer to recoup something via trade as opposed to releasing a back with value. But Slaton hasn’t played this preseason thanks to a balky hamstring.
Via Texans Gab
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August 27, 2011
Examining Steve Slaton's trade value
It seems like a day doesn't go by without some buzz about the Texans trying to trade Steve Slaton before the start of the 2011 season - if there is a season.Allow me to throw in my two...
Via Houston Texans Examiner
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July 03, 2011
CLEANING HOUSE
Texans hoping to move Steve Slaton
Following Arian Foster's breakout 2010 campaign, the Texans are hoping to showcase their former feature back in hopes of finding a taker for his services.
Via Red Zone Talk
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June 07, 2011
Texans Want to Showcase Slaton for a Possible Trade
The Texans would love to get Steve Slaton as many carries as possible in the preseason to showcase him for other teams according to Pro Football Weekly. The club is not likely to cut the former 1,000-yard rusher, but it would entertain trade offers for him.
With Arian Foster leading the AFC in rushing last season, and Slaton having fumbling issues over the last two seasons, it would...
Via Texans Gab
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June 06, 2011
Steve Slaton- “I’m 100%”
Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton conducted an interview with 610 AM’s Steve Slaton and declared himself 100% healthy after serious neck surgery in the offseason. Houston did draft RB Ben Tate as an insurance policy in case Slaton was unable to return. Even if Slaton is 100%, he has a ways to go to regain his rookie form with Houston.
Slaton suffered a major set back in 2009 with...
Via Texans Post
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May 17, 2010
Steve Slaton, one hit wonder?
WVU RB Steve Slaton sure hit the proverbial sophomore slump in 2009. After posting a rookie year 1,282 yards and 50 receptions, Slaton appeared poised to take his game to the next level in 2009.
I thought I had a steal in my fantasy draft when I got him late in the 2nd round. Oh how wrong I was. Slaton didn’t crack 500 yards on the ground last season and laid the ball on the...
Via Texans Post
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April 04, 2010
Slaton won’t take part in contact drills in OTA’s
The Texans official site reports that running back Steve Slaton will not take part in any contact drills at OTA’s:
Last week, Texans coach Gary Kubiak went on the air for a lengthy interview with Barry Warner and Brad Davies of SportsRadio 610 AM and was asked about the current situation regarding running back Steve Slaton. [...]
Via Texans Gab
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February 18, 2010
Texans to Go with a Running Back by Committee Approach?
Sporting News reports that the Texans may go with a couple running backs as Steve Slaton is done for the season:
With Steve Slaton on injured reserve, the Texans are using a back-by-committee approach. The Houston Chronicle reports the coaches were pleased with rookie RB Arian Foster’s contributions to the passing game in Sunday’s win over [...]
Via Texans Gab
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December 16, 2009
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