Stevenson Sylvester News

Before I begin this post, I just want to say that I am really rooting hard for Sean Spence to somehow resume his N.F.L. career.

McFadden performed well enough in camp last year to earn a practice squad spot, which he translated into an active roster spot by season's end.

If this draft had been based on needs, then the Steelers last weekend ignored one of their neediest positions -- inside linebacker.

Thomas in the fourth round, Illinois cornerback Terry Hawthorne in the fifth round, Florida State inside linebacker Vince Williams in the sixth round and Last year, despite a graying defense, the Steelers chose only three players on the defensive side of the ball and six on offense.

April 26, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and president Art Rooney II react as they listen to linebacker Jarvis Jones speak at the UPMC Sports Complex.

Nerve damage affecting the total recovery of the Steelers' 2012 third round pick Sean Spence.

At some point the Steelers had to take an inside linebacker today. While many hoped that they would fill the need with Penn State's Michael Mauti, Colbert & Co.