Pittsburgh Steelers
David DeCastro - #66 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 316 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/11/1990 |
| Birthplace | Bellevue, WA |
| College | Stanford |
| Years played | 1 |
| Drafted | 2012, 1st round, 24th pick by Steelers |
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The Steelers announced that they have released 15 players Monday to get down to the 75-man roster limit.
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Steelers first-round pick DeCastro carted off field
Rookie OG David DeCastro was carted off the field after hurting his right knee early into Pittsburgh's game against the Bills on Saturday night.
Everest: 'Professional differences' reason Steelers fired him
Former Steelers special-teams coach Al Everest told PFW Friday morning that he was let go because of "professional differences" with the club.
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The Steelers parted ways with special-teams coach Al Everest, according to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer.
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WR Mike Wallace will report to the Steelers over the weekend and sign his one-year tender, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Report: Steelers waive Clay with settlement
The Steelers have waived RB John Clay with an injury settlement, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday.
Colts lose three to injury vs. Steelers
Three Colts players — DL Cory Redding, OLB Robert Mathis and WR Austin Collie — left Sunday night's game at Pittsburgh with injuries.
Rodgers-Cromartie fined $21K for hit on Leftwich
Eagles CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has been fined $21,000 for his unnecessary-roughness penalty committed last Thursday against the Steelers.
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The Steelers have started the clock on NT Casey Hampton and RB Rashard Mendenhall, activating them from the PUP list.
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Steelers LB James Harrison underwent a knee scope on Wednesday morning, according to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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DeCastro's Steelers debut solid, Adams struggles
Steelers ORG David DeCastro played well in his professional debut, and OLT Mike Adams struggled and got hurt, but both showed promise.
PLAYER NEWS
DeCastro will make his regular season debut Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.|||||||
DeCastro won the job at right guard in training camp after Pittsburgh drafted him 24th, but he injured his left knee in a preseason game. He played special teams the past two weeks. Ramon Foster is moving over to the injured Willie Colon's spot at left guard to make room for DeCastro.
DeCastro's injured right knee is feeling better, and the first-round pick is optimistic he'll return at some point this season.|||||||
DeCastro underwent surgery last month to repair damage suffered when the knee buckled in grisly fashion during a preseason win over Buffalo on Aug. 25. The Steelers placed him on the injured reserve-recall list, meaning he could be activated at some point during the second half of the year.
DeCastro may be out for an extended period of time after sustaining a potentially serious right knee injury early into Pittsburgh's 38-7 preseason win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night.|||||||
Coach Mike Tomlin said DeCastro's injury is "potentially severe," before adding that the team will know more about the injury after DeCastro has an MRI on the knee. DeCastro was hurt while pass blocking as Pittsburgh faced third-and-8 at its 6-yard line on its second possession. DeCastro's right leg twisted beneath him after being bowled over by defensive tackle Marcell Dareus.
Steeler coach Mike Tomlin on Tuesday officially named DeCastro and Mike Adams starters for Pittsburgh's preseason opener in Philadelphia against the Eagles.|||||||
DeCastro, the No. 24 overall draft pick, will start at right guard.
