Pittsburgh Steelers
DeMarcus Van Dyke - #30 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 187 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/17/1989 |
| Birthplace | Miami, FL |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 3rd round, 17th pick by Raiders |
Steelers want WR Wallace in the fold long-term
Among the factors that probably won't hurt the Steelers' chances of retaining RFA WR Mike Wallace — deep WR groups in free agency and the draft.
Steelers create cap space as Roethlisberger redoes contract
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has agreed to restructure his contract to give the team more salary-cap space, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.
DUI charge against Ward dropped
DUI charges were dropped Wednesday against Steelers WR Hines Ward after he agreed to a plea agreement that involves probation, community service and a fine.
Report: Steelers restructure OT Colon's contract
According to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the team has restructured OT Willie Colon's contract.
Mendenhall may begin 2012 on PUP list
Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall is expected to begin the 2012 season on the physically-unable-to-perform list.
Reports: Steelers restructure contracts, expected to cut Ward
The Steelers spent the week cutting their 2012 salary-cap numbers and appear ready to part ways with veteran WR Hines Ward.
Rams seek permission to interview Khan for GM job
The Rams have asked the Steelers for permission to interview executive Omar Khan for the St. Louis GM job, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.
Steelers cut McFadden, Battle
The Steelers announced Wednesday that they have terminated the contracts of CB Bryant McFadden and WR Arnaz Battle.
Report: Steelers TE Saunders suspended four games
Steelers TE Weslye Saunders faces a four-game suspension, Aaron Wilson of Scout.com reported Monday night.
Steelers interview Haley for offensive coordinator
The Steelers confirmed Tuesday that they interviewed former Chiefs head coach Todd Haley for the team's offensive coordinator position.
Regular-season champs have been playoff chumps
Despite leading his team to a 15-1 record and being named league MVP, Aaron Rodgers wasn't able to lift the Packers past their first playoff foe.
Reports: Butler to remain with Steelers after all
Steelers LB coach Keith Butler will remain in Pittsburgh and, contrary to previous reports, will not become the Colts' defensive coordinator.
Report: Colts set to hire Steelers' Butler as DC
The Colts are set to hire Steelers LB coach Keith Butler for their vacant defensive coordinator job, according to an ESPN report.
So far, so good for Steelers' Gilbert
Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert's diligence will be key if he is to progress in his development, OL coach Sean Kugler said at the Senior Bowl.
PLAYER NEWS
Van Dyke left Sunday's game at Dallas after hurting his right shoulder on a special teams play.|||||||
Van Dyke didn't return after getting hurt on the Steelers' first punt less than 2 minutes into the game trying to tackle returner Dwayne Harris.
The Oakland Raiders released 2011 third-round pick DeMarcus Van Dyke on Monday to make room for cornerback Joselio Hanson on the roster.|||||||
The Raiders have now cut ties to both cornerbacks they drafted in 2011. They released fourth-rounder Chimdi Chekwa on Friday and then added him back to the practice squad. In fact, all six cornerbacks on the Raiders roster this season are new to the organization as part of a major overhaul in the secondary under new general manager Reggie McKenzie and coach Dennis Allen.
