News: The Steelers signed defensive tackle Steve McLendon to a contract extension a day after it was reported he huddled with the Packers. McLendon was a restricted free agent. He landed a three-year deal.
Analysis: McLendon's going to be a big part of the Steelers defensive line but it's not going to yield big Fantasy points. Keep him off of rosters.
News: Pittsburgh signed DL Steve McLendon off the practice squad on Saturday.
Analysis: McLendon has been on and off the active roster all year and has no Fantasy value at this time.
News: The Steelers placed QB Dennis Dixon on IR on Saturday and signed DT Steve McLendon to the active roster from the practice squad.
Analysis: McLendon saw some action Week 2 at Tennessee. He finished that game with one tackle and a fumble recovery. He has low-end Fantasy value in IDP leagues because he's not expected to stat enough.
News: The eight players signed to the Steelers' practice squad Monday were TE Eugene Bright, G Dorian Brooks, S Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith, WR Tyler Grisham, OT Kyle Jolly, DT Steve McLendon, FB Frank Summers and DE Doug Worthington. All eight were with the team at training camp.
Analysis: Of the eight men listed above, none expect to see much of the field on Sundays. Fantasy owners can feel free leaving them all on waivers.
News: The following players were released by the Steelers to get down to their 53-man roster limit: LB Patrick Bailey, CB Joe Burnett, S Da’Mon Cromartie-Smith, WR Tyler Grisham, DE Sunny Harris, WR Stefan Logan, DT Steve McLendon, FB Frank Summers and DT Doug Worthington.
Analysis: None of these players were or are expected to be regular stat contributors in the first place. Keep them off of Fantasy rosters.
News: Steelers NT Steve McLendon hurt his knee Monday and the injury appears to be an MCL sprain, according to coach Mike Tomlin. "We'll have more information regarding that tomorrow," Tomlin said.
Analysis: McLendon could do some nice things for the Steelers this season on defense but is not considered someone to own in Fantasy.
