Steelers Release Cornerback Bryant McFadden & WR Arnaz Battle
In some not so surprising news today, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced that they have released cornerback Bryant McFadden and wide receiver Arnaz Battle and officially announced that they have signed safety Myron Rolle, wide receiver Juamorris Stewart and linebacker Brandon Hicks to future contracts.
The release of McFadden and Battle were expected as the Steelers start to clear...
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McFadden, Battle Cuts Are Only the Beginning for Steelers
Former singer Crystal Gayle was known as much for her hair as she was for her voice. Her long, straight hair went down the center of her back and at one time was nearly touching the floor. The latest rumors are that her hair has been cut to a much more appropriate length meaning it stops just behind her knees. The Pittsburgh Steelers can relate to Gayle’s problem as they have a...
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Steelers release four including Bryant McFadden and Arnaz Battle
The Steelers have started to make some of their offseason moves. They released four players today to help them get under the salary cap. The four released were Bryant McFadden, Arnaz Battle, Miguel Chavis, and Erik Clanton. The move will save the Steelers around $3.5 million in cap space next season.
Add this to the restructure of LaMarr Woodley and the Steelers have now saved...
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Steelers 2012 Salary Cap Bone Still Has A Lot Of Meat Left On It
The Pittsburgh Steelers have already made a solid dent in the 2012 salary cap problems that they faced heading into the offseason, but there is still a lot of meat left on the bone that needs to be chewed off. The release of Bryant McFadden and Arnaz Battle on Wednesday, combined with the expected contract restructures of LaMarr Woodley and Lawrence Timmons, instantly slashed almost...
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Steelers make offseason moves, release McFadden & Battle
The offseason is in full swing now for the Steelers, as if it wasn’t already. Today it was announced, courtesy of Pittsburgh Trib, that the team has released veteran Cornerback Bryant McFadden and Wide Receiver Arnaz Battle. Both players were still under contract, each having 1 year left on their current deals. This comes as no surprise to most as the team needs to continue...
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Steelers’ salary cutting begins with Battle & McFadden
The Steelers have started their trek to shave $25 mil off their team salary. And they came about $4 million closer to getting under the salary cap yesterday just by releasing WR Arnaz Battle and CB Bryant McFadden.
If you’re asking yourself who those two are it’s probably because didn’t do a whole lot this year. Battle was strictly a special teams guy for the two...
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Steelers still approximately $12-$13 million over salary cap
The front office of the Steelers has been busy this offseason so far trying to chip away at the original $20-$25 million that the team was over the NFL salary cap by. They are making good progress here in the last few days as Linebacker Lamarr Woodley’s contract had been restructured, saving them over $6.5 million. They also cut often injured Cornerback Bryant McFadden and...
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Steelers Release Battle & McFadden
The Steelers have released cornerback Bryant McFadden and wide receiver Arnaz Battle, according to Adam Caplan on twitter.
Fantasy Spin:
The 30-year-old cornerback made just one start in 2011 after starting all 16 in each of the previous two seasons, while Battle failed to make any receptions over 10 appearances. Both were expendable and free up around $3.5M in cap space for Pittsburgh.
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Steelers Release Two Players
The Steelers have cut veteran special teamers Bryant McFadden and Arnaz Battle. McFadden was making about $2.5 million, Battle about $1 million.Honestly, it was easy to forget McFadden was still on the team this past year. Battle was a replaceable special teamer. These aren't blockbuster moves, but they're the official start of roster changes for the offseason.We will never...
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NFL News: Steelers Clearing Cap Space
As the Browns look to catch up with their division elite, the Steelers are making moves to cut cap space. As opposed to the Browns who are under the cap, the Steelers are well over it. But, they are trying to get better.
Today they cut cornerback Bryant McFadden and wide receiver Arnaz Battle from their roster. That saved about $3.5 million.
Yesterday, the Steelers restructured...
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Steelers 2012 Salary Cap Updates
The Steelers were around $25 million over the cap for 2012. They have made some moves since then. Here is a list of the latest player moves.
Cuts and Restructures and Cap Savings:
Hines Ward- $3.39 Million
LaMarr Woodley- $6,56 Million
Lawence Timmons- $5.14 Million
Ike Taylor- $3.28 Million
Bryant McFadden and Arnaz Battle + 2 Future Contracts- $3.5 Million(not exact)
That...
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Steelers Release CB Bryant McFadden, WR Arnaz Battle
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the release of cornerback Bryant McFadden and wide receiver Arnaz Battle. A second-round pick out of Florida State by the Steelers in 2005, McFadden spent four seasons in Pittsburgh before signing with the Arizona Cardinals in 2009, traded back to Pittsburgh in 2010, McFadden had 74 tackles and two interceptions as a 16-game starter that season before...
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Steelers Sign Three Players, Relase Four
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made some minor roster moves. They announced today on their team site the terms of the moves.
They have signed CB Myron Rolle, WR Juamorris Stewart, and LB Brandon Hicks. Rolle, who played college ball at Florida State, was one of the best players at his position coming out of high school.
Rolle played safety for the Seminoles before making the switch...
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Arnaz Battle to the Steelers, and More 49ers News
So the NFL Network has reported that Arnaz Battle has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Also the finical terms of the David Carr deal has been announced, Two years for $6.25 million and $1.87 million in incentives.
Tony Pashos signed with the Cleveland Browns.
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March 08, 2010
Battle Wants to Show What He Can Do on Special Teams and at WR
Arnaz Battle is hoping he gets a shot to be a contributor on both special teams as well as at the WR spot for the Steelers in 2010.
Dubious might not be the word for it. But veteran wide receiver Arnaz Battle is working on a unique streak when it comes to offensive coordinators. “Eight in eight years,” Battle said. “Every year you’re trying to impress a new...
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August 22, 2010
Cornerback McFadden, receiver Battle ousted by Steelers
What has been an offseason of change for the Steelers continued when they terminated the contracts of veteran cornerback Bryant McFadden and receiver Arnaz Battle.
Via Pittsburgh Steelers & NFL ? Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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Bye Bye, Battle
Matt Barrows reports that former 49ers wideout Arnaz Battle has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, reuniting him with former 49ers special teams coordinator Al Everest. Battle, who was drafted in 2006 in the sixth round out of Notre Dame, started 38 games and...
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March 08, 2010
Steelers Training Camp Position Battles: Wide Receiver
I started this in the overview thinking it would just be between the 3,4 and 5 guys battling for spot. It looks as though it goes all the way to the Number 2 receiver. There is going to be a battle between these guys for every spot on the receiving corp. There are 7 guys for what normally is 5 spots. There have been times when the Steelers have kept receivers and this possibly...
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August 06, 2011
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August 06, 2011
Both Battle and Arnaz inked as Steelers start free agency with a blast
The Steelers delivered two free agents Monday, as the team inked both Will Allen and Arnaz Battle. PFT’s story on the signings are below:
The Steelers wisely understand their pass-first tendencies didn’t keep them out of the playoffs. Their abysmal special teams were largely to blame.
the team continued to aggressively address the issue by agreeing to a three-year contract...
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March 08, 2010
Prediction Of Week 10 Steelers Inactives Against The Bengals
The Steelers go on the road to play the AFC North leading Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday and they will do so with just 4 healthy wide receivers as Emmanuel Sanders and Arnaz Battle were both ruled out as expected on the Friday injury report. Also ruled out as expected was outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley. Let's have a look at the injured players and predict the other remaining...
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November 12, 2011
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November 12, 2011
Steelers WR Arnaz Battle Hopes To Contribute On Offense And Special Teams
Dubious might not be the word for it. But veteran wide receiver Arnaz Battle is working on a unique streak when it comes to offensive coordinators. "Eight in eight years," Battle said. "Every year you're trying to impress a new face, a new guy that comes in." Battle, 30, is hoping the stability that proved to be so elusive in San Francisco can be found in...
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August 22, 2010
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August 22, 2010
Steelers 2010 Receiver Production Broken Down By Targets & Downs
In the table below I wanted to get a better look at the Steelers wide receivers by down in relation to their targets, yards per target, catch percentage and first down production during the regular season. I left out the Arnaz Battle and his two targets because they just don't matter. If you are curious, [...]Steelers 2010 Receiver Production Broken Down By Targets & Downs is...
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March 29, 2011
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March 29, 2011
2011 Steelers Final 53 Man Roster Prediction 3.0 – Week 3 Preseason Edition
The second Steelers preseason game is in the books and now it is time to post my 3rd version of the 2011 Steelers Final 53 Man Roster Prediction. If you missed the pre training camp 53 man roster projection edition or the 2.0 version, you can read them by visiting the links. There will be 2 more of these as we slowly work our way down to the final 53 man prediction following the...
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August 20, 2011
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