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Steelers release Hoyer for some secondary depth

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

In a clear sign they think quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is fine, the Steelers released backup quarterback Brian Hoyer Saturday. According to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, they promoted cornerback Josh Victorian from their practice squad…

The Pittsburgh Post, post-gazette.com

Sean Kugler, who has been praised for his work as Steelers offensive line coach the past three seasons, will be named head coach at UTEP.

Matt Loede, steelersgab.com

By Lucas McMillan The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the thick of the playoff race in the AFC despite losing Big Ben to a sprained shoulder and injured ribs for several weeks. Charlie Batch has gone 1-1 filling in for the injured starter, doing just enough …

Admin, steelerstoday.com

If this were 3 or 4 years ago, a match-up between Ben Roethlisberger and Philip Rivers would have been billed as a battle of elite quarterbacks.  But now, only one of them fits in that category.  And it ain’t Rivers. Despite being chosen ahead of Roet…

ESPN.com

In the video, Mark Schlereth and Tedy Bruschi make their predictions for the Chargers at the Steelers. Here's what the other ESPN experts are predicting: Eric Allen: Steelers Mike Golic: Steelers Merril Hoge: Steelers Ron Jaworski: Steelers Chris Morten…

Ray Fittipaldo, post-gazette.com

The former NFL defensive player of the year is rounding into form at just the right time in a season devoid of big plays defensively.