EMMANUEL SANDERS RUMORS

2013 is a make or break year for these five Steelers

It’s easy to slap the phrase “make or break year” on any player, but one look at the Steelers and you’ll see quite a few players that must stand up in 2013. The Steelers need players to break out, and in some cases they need veterans to come back to life. WR Emmanuel Sanders: Sanders is expected to be a 1,000 yard receiver in 2013. That’s quite the expectation, especially...
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6 days ago  |  Discuss

Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders Doesn’t Need To Reference Mike Wallace When Talking About Contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers have wrapped up their first mandatory mini camp practice of the 2013 season and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders talked to the media after its conclusion. Will Graves of the Associated Press reports via Twitter that Sanders said there's been no movement on contract extension talks so far, but that he's not worried about it. The fourth-year wide receiver...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Are the Pittsburgh Steelers Facing “Mike Wallace 2.0″ in Emmanuel Sanders?

Last off-season there was a lot of talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike Wallace working on a contract extension, but it never happened. Wallace held out of training camp and the entire pre-season and struggled during the regular season. His stats all dropped and his dropped passes increased. Wallace is now with the Miami Dolphins, though he hasn’t forgotten about Pittsburgh...
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22 days ago  |  Discuss

Steelers rumors: Emmanuel Sanders likely headed for free agency

The Pittsburgh Steelers matched the one-year, $2.5 million offer wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders received from the New England Patriots earlier this offseason. He now has one more season with the team before hitting unrestricted free agency, something that his agent says he’s likely to reach. For his part, Sanders is excited to return with the Steelers, and he hopes to be with...
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23 days ago  |  Discuss

Sounds like Emannuel Sanders could be headed for free agency in 2014

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Emmanuel Sanders’ agent Jordan Woy says the Steelers will need to make his client a great offer if they want to keep him from hitting free agency after this upcoming season. Sanders’ agent, Jordan Woy, indicated to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette last month that unrestricted free agency was likely. He said the Steelers would have to offer...
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23 days ago  |  1 Comment

Steelers, Emmanuel Sanders engaged in ongoing contract talks

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders told KDKA-FM that they’re engaged in ongoing contract talks to get an extension done. “Of course, and those conversations are going on right now,” said Sanders, per NFL.com. Sanders said he never stopped thinking of himself as a Steeler while the Patriots tried to lure him away with an offer as a restricted free agent. ...
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26 days ago  |  Discuss

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert Made His Thoughts Clear On Emmanuel Sanders Situation In March

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert was asked about the possibility of losing restricted free agent Emmanuel Sanders a few weeks at the owners meetings and was pretty straight forward with his response. “We’ll wait to see what fits. If a player makes sense, if we think he’s a better player and we can make it fit financially, then we’ll investigate,” said...
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April 10, 2013  |  Discuss

Sanders Signs Pats’ Offer Sheet; Steelers Should Not Match

Earlier today it was reported that Emmanuel Sanders, the Pittsburgh Steelers #3 wide receiver and current restricted free agent, signed an offer sheet with the New England Patriots. The Steelers’ front office now has five days to match the offer or else Sanders goes to New England and the Steelers receive the Pats’ 3rd round pick which is the 91st overall. This is an absolute...
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April 10, 2013  |  Discuss

Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders Takes To Facebook To Discuss Situation With Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free agent wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has taken to his Facebook page to discuss his current situation with his fans following his Friday visit with the New England Patriots. Sanders let his fans know that the Patriots are interested in him and that it's just that at this point. "I have NOT been offered anything," Sanders writes....
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March 16, 2013  |  1 Comment

Don’t Forget The Displacement Cost Of Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders

One last thought on Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free agent wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, who is visiting the New England Patriots today. I forgot to talk about Sanders' own displacement cost of $1.323 million, which is the original round tender that he is currently wearing. That $1.323 million essentially becomes free money should Sanders sign an offer sheet with the...
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March 15, 2013  |  Discuss
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