Pittsburgh Steelers
Emmanuel Sanders - #88 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 180 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/17/1987 |
| Birthplace | Bellville, TX |
| College | Southern Methodist |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 3rd round, 18th pick by Steelers |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 626 | 1 |
Hampton and Starks should return for Steelers
Steelers NT Casey Hampton and OLT Max Starks, both injured in the team's Week One win, will return for their Week Three matchup vs. the Buccaneers.
Steelers use turnovers to top Titans
Pittsburgh forced seven turnovers in defeating the Tennessee Titans 19-11 Sunday.
Dixon injured; Batch in at QB for Steelers
The Steelers have made Charlie Batch their QB after Dennis Dixon was carted off following a knee injury vs. the Titans.
Steelers concerned by shortage of deep threats
Mike Wallace is the only dependable receiver on the Pittsburgh roster with the ability to stretch the field, according to AFC North Whispers, and that has the team worried.
Steelers release QB Leftwich, plan to re-sign him next week
In a surprising move on Saturday, the Steelers released backup QB Byron Leftwich and activated DE Steve McLendon from the practice squad.
Three linemen visit Steelers
Three linemen visited the Steelers Friday as they look to add some depth in the trenches. NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reported that DE Baraka Atkins, OT Allen Barbre and OG Donald Thomas all visited the Steelers.
Steelers have short-term focus without Roethlisberger
With QB Ben Roethlisberger out of the lineup, the Steelers' focus is squarely on the here and now.
Steelers QB Leftwich limited in practice
Steelers QB Byron Leftwich, who missed the season opener against Atlanta with a sprained left knee, practiced Wednesday on a limited basis.
Steelers' defense, Mendenhall's burst differences vs. Falcons
It's only one win, but the Steelers' 15-9 victory over Atlanta is loaded with positive indicators for a team without QB Ben Roethlisberger for three more games.
Report: Steelers starting OLT Starks to miss one month
Steelers starting OLT Max Starks suffered a high ankle sprain in the team's' season-opening victory over the Falcons. He is expected to miss one month.
Mendenhall's OT run leads Steelers past Falcons 15-9
Rashard Mendenhall ran 50 yards for a touchdown 2:35 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a shaky start by replacement quarterback Dennis Dixon and a missed field goal attempt late in regulation to beat the Atlanta Falcons 15-9 ...
Redman gets chance as Steelers' short-yardage back
As third-year QB Dennis Dixon gets a chance to start with Ben Roethlisberger out for the first four games of the season, second-year RB Isaac Redman gets his own opportunity to carve out a role in the Steelers' offense, albeit ...
Study calls Cowboys most popular team
In a study released Thursday by Nielsen, the Cowboys ranked as the most popular team in the league.
QB Dixon named Steelers' starter for opener
Steelers QB Dennis Dixon will start in the season opener vs. Atlanta on Sunday, head coach Mike Tomlin said Monday, according to multiple media outlets, including the club's official Web site.
Steelers announce practice squad, captains
The Steelers announced their eight-player practice squad and team captains Monday.
PLAYER NEWS
The Steelers made a qualifying offer to Sanders.|||||||
Sanders will move to the team's No. 2 receiving spot if free agent Mike Wallace leaves.
Sanders sustained a rib injury before halftime of Sunday's game against Dallas.|||||||
He was on the sideline in the second half, but hadn't been back in the game.
The NFL has levied $50,000 in fines to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Sanders for faking an injury during an Oct. 21 game in Cincinnati.|||||||
Sanders was fined $15,000 and the organization $35,000. Sanders grabbed the back of his leg and collapsed to the ground during the fourth quarter of Pittsburgh's 24-17 win. NFL executive vice president of football operations Ray Anderson handed out the discipline after meeting with Sanders last week.
Sanders says he's going to meet with NFL officials to discuss his fourth-quarter leg cramp in a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this month.|||||||
Sanders maintains he did nothing wrong when he suddenly dropped to the ground with the Steelers nursing a seven-point lead. Officials stopped play after Sanders laid down on the turf and television announcers suggested the third-year receiver was faking it so Pittsburgh could avoid using a timeout. He says the cramp was sudden but disappeared quickly after receiving medical attention.
Sanders had six catches for 81 yards in Sunday's 29-23 OT loss at Denver.|||||||
Sanders stepped up a day in which Pro Bowler Mike Wallace was blanketed by Denver.
