Darnell Stapleton News Archives

Right guard Darnell Stapleton, an undrafted player who started in the Super Bowl for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury and will miss the season.

Though not unexpected, offensive starters and stars Santonio Holmes and Willie Parker were among the Steelers who were scratched from tonight's exhibition game with Buffalo due to injuries.

Steelers fans weren't the only ones who got a major scare last Thursday when left tackle Max Starks fell onto the right foot of quarterback during the team's final practice of training camp.

If Troy Polamalu had a vote, he would have enshrined Dick LeBeau in the Pro Football Hall of Fame long before now.

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed has a slightly sprained ankle and might not play in Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo.

The Tribune-Review can be reached online or at 412-321-6460. Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed has a slightly sprained ankle and may not play in Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo.

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The biggest question mark surrounding the Steelers at the end of training camp last year was their offensive line.

Rutgers center Ryan Blaszczyk has gone from a defensive lineman as a freshman to one of the nation's best centers as a senior.

By BOB LABRIOLA Steelers.com LATROBE, Pa. There are 80 players and 16 coaches here, plus just about everyone with a job in Steelers football operations, and they all have been on the Saint Vincent College campus for the past three-plus weeks.

Blame it on Willie Parker's sore knee or Rashard Mendenhall's nearly season-long injury absence.

LATROBE, Pa. The Steelers used their first 13 days here to get themselves ready for their preseason opener.

Steelers third-round pick Kraig Urbik during the NFL Scouting Combine in February.

We have finally entered the dog days of camp. The excitement is starting to wane as the days get hotter, the coaches get tougher and the players start to get those aches and pains... We have finally entered the dog days of camp.

You can't call this Tampa II. Six months after meeting in the Super Bowl, the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers begin the preseason the way they ended last season by playing each other.

Darnell Stapleton had surgery on his left knee Friday morning and coach Mike Tomlin said the Pittsburgh Steelers right guard will be out at least two weeks.

Darnell Stapleton had surgery on his left knee Friday morning and coach Mike Tomlin said the Pittsburgh Steelers right guard will be out at least two weeks.

LATROBE, Pa. - Even a Super Bowl champion has issues. Here are five significant questions facing the Steelers as they go through the paces of their 44th consecutive training camp on the idyllic campus of Saint Vincent College: 1. What have they learned about being defending champions? After winning Super Bowl 40 in February 2006, the Steelers ...

The Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers combined for four roster moves Monday.

Coach Mike Tomlin reiterated today what he said at the beginning of training camp about quarterback Michael Vick: He doesn't discuss potential free agents individually, and that the Steelers are "doing their due diligence" on all of them, including Vick.

John Harris is a sports columnist for the Tribune-Review. He can be reached via e-mail or at 412-481-5432. 2009 Super Bowl DVD The Steelers today signed free-agent center Alex Stepanovich and released defensive lineman Jordan Reffert.

The Steelers, like any other club enduring the rigors of training camp, have their share of nagging injuries, but the right knee injury suffered by ORG Darnell Stapleton early in camp is no small concern, the way we hear it.

Darnell Stapleton had surgery on his left knee Friday morning and coach Mike Tomlin said the Pittsburgh Steelers right guard will be out at least two weeks.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without the services of offensive lineman Darnell Stapleton indefinitely after he suffered a left knee injury.

Steelers guard Darnell Stapleton is dealing with a knee injury. Offensive lineman Darnell Stapleton watched afternoon practice from the top of a hill at Saint Vincent College for the second consecutive day yesterday as he awaited word on what might be wrong with his ailing left knee.

Inside linebacker James Farrior, defensive end Travis Kirschke, receiver Hines Ward and cornerback Deshea Townsend sat out the Steelers' first practice yesterday morning.

Soggy weather Friday did not wash out the conditioning test that marks the start of Steelers training camp.

Training Camp Blog: Following the Steelers during training camp at St. Vincent College Check in here for camp blog updates from Teresa Varley Friday, July 31 Arriving in small style One of the most entertaining moments of the Steelers reporting day was when linebacker James Harrison pulled up in a tiny Smart Car.