Shades of 2008 have reared their head again. RB injuries have begun to set in with the Steelers. The oft-injured Willie Parker has turf toe and is expected not to play against the Chargers. As a result, the Steelers have promoted Isaac Redman to the active roster and released DE Nick Eason. Eason had not dressed for a game this season.
Last season was one of the most challenging seasons at RB for the Steelers in memory.á The team finished 23rd in the league in rushing. Parker only started 11 games due to injuries.á
Rashard Mendenhall missed the last 12.5 games of the season. In four games, the Steelers were forced to start Mewelde Moore (the team's third down RB) due to being so thin at the RB position. Najeh Davenport, who'd been released prior to the 2008 season, was resig ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article written by Tim SteelersFan
Steelers: Redman Promoted To Active Roster After RB Injuries Strike Again
Posted: 4th October 2009 by Tim SteelersFan in NFLComments Off on Steelers: Redman Promoted To Active Roster After RB Injuries Strike Again