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Timmons doubtful for Monday night	Updated 11/7/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Pittsburgh LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) missed his third straight day of practice and is listed as doubtful for Week 9 on Monday night at Denver.	Analysis: The doctors are trying different techniques to get Timmons ready for Monday night's game, but there is still no certainty if he will be able to start against Denver. It's probably best to use healthier alternatives in Fantasy. Timmons is a No. 3 Fantasy LB when healthy.

Timmons not at 100 percent	Updated 11/6/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) missed a second straight practice on Friday as the team prepares for Week 9 at Denver. Timmons was hurt during the team's Week 7 game against the Vikings and rested during the team's bye in Week 8.	Analysis: The doctors are trying different techniques to get Timmons ready for Monday night's game, but there is still no certainty if he will be able to start against Denver. It's probably best to use healthier alternatives in Fantasy. Timmons is a No. 3 Fantasy LB when healthy.

Timmons, Kirschke dealing with injuries	Updated 11/2/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) and DE Travis Kirschke (calf) did not practice Monday. Coach Mike Tomlin said he's more optimistic about Timmons' injury than Kirschke's. Kirschke replaced injured DE Aaron Smith in the starting lineup three weeks ago. DE Nick Eason, who was inactive for four of the first five games, and rookie DE Ziggy Hood, who averages only six plays a game, would take Kirschke's place if he can't play against Denver in Week 9.	Analysis: Keep an eye on the status for Timmons and Kirschke heading into Week 9. Timmons is a No. 3 LB in IDP leagues when healthy, and Kirschke is a low-end DL but a big part of the Steelers' run defense now that Smith is out.

Timmons: I won't miss a game	Updated 10/28/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons said he'll be good to go next Sunday, despite reports he may miss the game. "It's a grade one sprain, not a big deal. I should come back faster than I did from that high ankle sprain," he said.	Analysis: The Steelers are on a bye in Week 8 before returning in Week 9 to face the Broncos. If healthy, he'd be a good No. 3 Fantasy LB. We'll keep you posted.

Two Steelers defenders hurt	Updated 10/25/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers DE Travis Kirschke (calf) and LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) left with injuries during the team's Week 7 game vs. the Vikings.	Analysis: Timmons is typically a No. 2/No. 3 Fantasy linebacker while Kirschke was playing in place of starter Aaron Smith. Both have two weeks to rest up before playing the Broncos in Denver in Week 9.

Timmons active against Browns	Updated 10/18/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons recorded five tackles in Week 6 against Cleveland, including two sacks. He forced two fumbles in the game.	Analysis: Timmons has three sacks in the last two games and has been in on 23 tackles. He should be considered a solid No. 2 Fantasy IDP option.

Woodley, Timmons get to QB Sunday	Updated 10/11/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Pittsburgh defenders LaMarr Woodley and Lawrence Timmons each had solid Week 5 games against the Lions. Woodley had four tackles and 1.5 sacks and Timmons finished with six tackles and a sack.	Analysis: Both Woodley and Timmons should be considered solid No. 2 Fantasy IDP players for their ability to get tackles in the Pittsburgh defense.

Timmons probable for Bengals game	Updated 9/25/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 3 at Cincinnati. Timmons has practiced in full all week.	Analysis: Timmons was active for Week 2 after sitting out Week 1. The Steelers keep him on the injury report as a precaution, but Timmons is expected to play Week 3. Consider him a No. 3 Fantasy LB.

Timmons to play in Week 2	Updated 9/18/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Starting linebacker Lawrence Timmons (high ankle sprain) is expected to play against the Bears, although it is uncertain whether he will start. Timmons was injured Aug. 22 against Washington and wasn't in uniform against Tennessee on Sept. 10, when Keyaron Fox took his place.	Analysis: Timmons left practice early Wednesday and didn't sound optimistic about playing, but went through full practices Thursday and Friday. When healthy, Timmons is one of the Steelers' starting linebackers and a decent low-end Fantasy LB when healthy. He won't be worth using in Fantasy play until he can prove healthy and effective, however.

Timmons' ankle issue flares up again	Updated 9/16/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons practiced Wednesday as he recovers from a high ankle sprain that occurred Aug. 22, but did not finish the workout. Timmons and wide receiver Limas Sweed were listed on the Steelers' injury report as having limited participation in practice. Sweed developed a foot problem during practice and his status for Sunday is uncertain.	Analysis: The Steelers were hopeful Timmons could play Sunday in Chicago, but the injury flare-up is a setback. Timmons originally was hurt during an exhibition game against Washington. When healthy, Timmons is one of the Steelers' starting linebackers and a decent low-end Fantasy LB when healthy. He won't be worth using in Fantasy play until he's on the field for every play, however.

Timmons might return Week 2 on nickel	Updated 9/16/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: The Sports Xchange reports that Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons may return to play against Chicago on Sunday, although it could be in passing situations only, on the nickel. Timmons missed the opener with a high ankle sprain but there is optimism he will be ready to go vs. the Bears.	Analysis: When healthy, Timmons is one of the Steelers' starting linebackers and a decent low-end Fantasy LB when healthy. He won't be worth using in Fantasy play until he's on the field for every play, however.

Steelers list Week 1 inactives	Updated 9/10/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: The Steelers have listed QB Dennis Dixon (third QB), DB Joe Burnett, DB Keiwan Ratliff, WR Shaun McDonald, DL Nick Eason and LB Lawrence Timmons as inactive for Week 1 vs. Tennessee.	Analysis: The biggest inactive for Pittsburgh is Timmons, who is out with an ankle injury. He is one of the Steelers' starting linebackers and a decent low-end Fantasy LB when healthy. The remaining inactive players have little to no Fantasy value when healthy.

Timmons likely out Week 1	Updated 9/9/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Week 1 against the Titans. Keyaron Fox is expected to replace Timmons during Thursday's opener.	Analysis: The Steelers are expecting big things from Timmons in 2009, so they are hoping he won't be out for much longer. Timmons could have a career year, but still remains more of a low-end Fantasy LB to open the season.

Timmons still not practicing	Updated 9/8/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons did not practice again Tuesday because of a high-ankle sprain and is not expected to play in the NFL season opener against Tennessee. Timmons did not take part in any pre-game practices, and Steelers players who do not practice rarely play. Pittsburgh faces the Titans on Thursday.	Analysis: Timmons, who is moving into the lineup this season, would be replaced by Keyaron Fox, one of the Steelers' two special teams captains. Fox played four seasons with Kansas City from 2004-07, but did not start any games for Pittsburgh last season. Neither linebacker should be trusted in Fantasy play for Week 1.

Timmons doesn't practice Monday	Updated 9/8/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons didn't practice Monday as he continues to be hobbled by a high-ankle sprain. He's considered questionable for Week 1 vs. Tennessee at this point.	Analysis: We'd like to see Timmons at practice by Wednesday, or else we'd be concerned that he wouldn't play in the game. When healthy, Timmons is a good No. 3 Fantasy LB option.

Timmons stays home with injury	Updated 9/4/2009
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons did not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Panthers because of an ankle injury.	Analysis: Timmons, the Steelers' starting right inside linebacker, could very well pop up on the injury report for Week 1, so stay tuned. The third-year player could have a breakout season in 2009, but remains more of a low-end Fantasy LB to open the season.

Timmons records fifth sack Week 15	Updated 12/14/2008
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons totaled four solo tackles and one sack during a Week 15 win against the Ravens. He had one pass defense and one forced fumble. Timmons has five sacks on the season.	Analysis: The second-year pro is doing much better in 2008 after he struggled to learn the NFL game as a rookie. He still has a world of talent, but remains a low-end Fantasy LB until he contributes more on a weekly basis.

Timmons narrowly misses INT for TD	Updated 11/30/2008
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Pittsburgh LB Lawrence Timmons had a nice game against the Patriots in a Week 13 victory Sunday. It could have been better, though. Timmons picked up five tackles and intercepted Matt Cassel late in the game. Timmons took the interception and returned it all the way down to the one yard line. He was inches from the end zone before the Patriot offense made the tackle. Pittsburgh scored a few players later on a Gary Russell run.	Analysis: Timmons had a nice game in Week 13 but is more of a low-end Fantasy LB in IDP leagues. He's not really worth starting in Week 14 against the Cowboys.

Woodley unable to dress Week 10	Updated 11/9/2008
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley (calf) has been ruled inactive for Week 10 vs. Indianapolis. Woodley came into the game as questionable. He injured his calf two weeks ago against the Giants, but played Week 9 against Washington. Lawrence Timmons will replace Woodley in the starting lineup.	Analysis: It appears the calf injury has finally gotten the better of Woodley. He tried to labor through it, but just couldn't go Week 10. Woodley, third in the AFC with 9 1/2 sacks, is a must-start Fantasy LB when healthy. Timmons, who has four sacks, is more of low-end Fantasy LB.

Steelers record seven sacks	Updated 10/19/2008
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: The Steelers sacked Bengals QBs Ryan Fitzpatrick and backup Jordan Palmer seven times in Week 7 at Pittsburgh. Lawrence Timmons, LaMarr Woodley and James Harrison had two sacks and James Farrior had the other. They allowed just 212 yard of total offense and 10 points. Woodley also recovered a fumble for the only turnover in the game.	Analysis: The Steelers defense continues to be one of the top units in all of football. They suffered a couple of setbacks when CB Bryant McFadden and S Troy Polamalu got hurt on the same play in the fourth quarter. McFadden suffered an arm injury and was expected to have tests. Polamalu lost his helmet while tackling Benson and was unsteady as he walked off the field. Neither returned. Even with those setbacks and even though they'll face a good Giants offense at home in Week 8, they remain a must-start Fantasy unit. Timmons, Woodley, Harrison and Farrior remain solid options in any IDP format.

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Foote, Timmons compete for starting spot	Updated 6/11/2008
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: LB Larry Foote has been the Steelers' starting inside linebacker the past four seasons, lining up next to James Farrior. During that time, he started all 64 games and led the team with 123 tackles in 2005, despite not playing in their dime defense on passing downs. Looming large behind him on the spring depth chart is Lawrence Timmons, the Steelers' first-round choice in 2007, the 15th overall pick and the first under Mike Tomlin's watch. The result of the competition going on at inside linebacker looks inevitable. "I don't think it's competition," Foote said after another spring practice. "I really think it's just a matter of time until they throw him in there, just because of the politics of the game -- and it looks like he can play." Foote won't give up his four-year hold on the job without a fight.	Analysis: It's feasible that ultimately Timmons could play another linebacker position. But right now, Timmons and Foote are in competition. For now, Foote has more Fantasy value heading into 2008, but that could change if Timmons starts.

Timmons has quiet rookie year	Updated 1/25/2008
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons didn't do much as a rookie in 2007. He finished with only 13 tackles despite appearing in all 16 games.	Analysis: Timmons will likely play more in 2008. Don't plan on drafting in him in any IDP leagues, but he could be worth adding at some point during the season.

Timmons plays against Eagles	Updated 8/27/2007
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Hoke (knee) was able to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Eagles, posting one assist. Lawrence Timmons (groin) posted two solo tackles, two assists and a special teams tackle in the preseason win.	Analysis: Timmons was expected to press for playing time at right outside linebacker. But Timmons has fallen behind due to his lack of practice time, not only in camp but during the team's voluntary spring workouts. Timmons' missed time in the preseason will hurt his chances to start the season opener. For now, consider him with a late-round pick in 2007 seasonal IDP drafts and a middle- to late-round pick in keeper Fantasy leagues.

Timmons: I'm not behind	Updated 8/21/2007
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers rookie LB Lawrence Timmons missed virtually all the spring practices and was out from July 27 until the middle of the past week with the same groin injury. However, he insists it has not set his progress back, according to The Sports Xchange. Timmons refused to believe he's been set back by the injury, either mentally or physically. "I never heard that from any coaches. I go to meetings just like everybody else, so I don't feel any dropoff. I'm still rehabbing. Just being on the field is the only thing."	Analysis: Timmons was expected to press for playing time at right outside linebacker. But Timmons has fallen behind due to his lack of practice time, not only in camp but during the team's voluntary spring workouts. Timmons' missed time in the preseason will hurt his chances to start the season opener. For now, consider him with a late-round pick in 2007 seasonal IDP drafts and a middle- to late-round pick in keeper leagues.

Timmons yet to make debut	Updated 8/19/2007
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons (groin) and DL Chris Hoke (knee) did not play Saturday against the Redskins.	Analysis: Timmons was expected to press for playing time at right outside linebacker. But Timmons has fallen behind due to his lack of practice time, not only in camp but during the team's voluntary spring workouts. Timmons' missed time in the preseason will hurt his chances to start the season opener. For now, consider him with a late-round pick in 2007 seasonal IDP drafts and a middle- to late-round pick in keeper leagues.

Timmons' status still unknown	Updated 8/16/2007
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Steelers top pick LB Lawrence Timmons is still struggling through a groin strain and is not a lock to play in the team's Aug. 18 preseason game at Washington. "Probably not as quickly as he or I would like," coach Mike Tomlin said when asked when Timmons will be back at practice, "But we're dealing with it."	Analysis: Timmons was expected to press for playing time at right outside linebacker. But Timmons has fallen behind due to his lack of practice time, not only in camp but during the team's voluntary spring workouts. Timmons' missed time in the preseason will hurt his chances to start the season opener. For now, consider him with a late-round pick in 2007 seasonal IDP drafts and a middle- to late-round pick in keeper leagues.

Timmons to resume practice soon	Updated 8/9/2007
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Rookie linebacker Lawrence Timmons, limited to three practice days since being the 15th player selected in the April draft, is expected to resume practicing next week. Timmons initially hurt his groin on the first day of a mandatory minicamp May 11. He took part in the first two days of training camp last month, but has been out since the discomfort and swelling in the groin returned on July 26. When the pain persisted into this week, the Steelers sent Timmons to Dr. Bill Meyers, a groin and abdominal specialist who has treated numerous NFL, NBA, NHL and college players. Timmons was told he doesn't have a tear or a sports hernia.	Analysis: Timmons was expected to press for playing time at right outside linebacker, where James Harrison has replaced Joey Porter, who is now with Miami. Timmons has fallen behind due to his lack of practice time, not only in camp but during the team's voluntary spring workouts. "Obviously, he's behind," coach Mike Tomlin said. "But he's a smart guy, a talented guy. He has a chance to make it up." Timmons will probably miss extended playing time in the preseason, which will hurt his chances to start the season opener. For now, consider him with a late-round pick in 2007 seasonal IDP drafts and a middle- to late-round pick in keeper leagues.

Timmons gets second opinion	Updated 8/9/2007
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers sent rookie LB Lawrence Timmons to a doctor in Philadelphia on Thursday to get a second opinion on his troubling groin injury. Timmons, the team's first-round draft pick, has not practiced in two weeks since the groin was re-injured on the third day of training camp practices. He also missed all the spring drills after the groin was first hit in his first practice after being the 15th player taken in the NFL draft.	Analysis: Timmons will probably miss extended playing time in the preseason, which will hurt his chances to start the season opener. For now, consider him with a late-round pick in 2007 seasonal IDP drafts and a middle- to late-round pick in keeper leagues.

LB Timmons sits out on Sunday	Updated 8/6/2007
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: LB Derek Rehage (thumb) remained on the PUP list for Sunday's preseason game against the Saints and LB Lawrence Timmons (groin) was also unable to play.	Analysis: Rehage is not expected to have any impact from a Fantasy perspective heading into 2007. Timmons is expected to press former backup James Harrison for playing time at right outside linebacker, Joey Porter's position before he was released by Pittsburgh and signed with Miami in March. Consider him with a late-round pick in 2007 seasonal IDP drafts and a middle- to late-round pick in keeper leagues.

Tomlin: Don't write off Timmons	Updated 8/3/2007
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is being patient with rookie LB Lawrence Timmons, who has been hurt for nearly all of training camp with a groin pull. "We're five (preseason) games away from this thing," Tomlin said. "He has a lot of ground to make up; he has time to do it."	Analysis: Timmons is expected to press former backup James Harrison for playing time at right outside linebacker, Joey Porter's position before he was released by Pittsburgh and signed with Miami in March. Consider him with a late-round pick in 2007 seasonal drafts and a middle- to late-round pick in keeper leagues.

Timmons injures groin again	Updated 7/26/2007
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Lawrence Timmons made it through only one day of the Pittsburgh Steelers' minicamp in May before the first-round draft pick hurt his groin. The injury returned four days into training camp on Thursday, and no one is guessing how long he will be out. Timmons, an outside linebacker who is practicing at Joey Porter's old position, was reinjured during the first of a pair of two-hour practices and will be out indefinitely. A few minutes before getting hurt, Timmons dropped into coverage during an offense vs. defense drill and intercepted a Charlie Batch pass in the flat. "He made a couple of plays today, then he ducked out," coach Mike Tomlin said, joking. "He felt a little twinge, so we're being cautious. We don't want to take a step backward as we move forward, and we'll take a look at it and then go from there."	Analysis: Timmons initially hurt himself May 11 and had not practiced again until this week, sitting out all the voluntary coaching sessions that lasted until early June. The Steelers have downplayed the importance of Timmons' absences -- for now. "Lawrence has got to make up some ground, it's not earth shattering, it's just the reality of it," Tomlin said. "He's got time to get better." On Sunday, Timmons reached terms on a four-year contract that guarantees him $8,053,000 in bonus money and could be worth as much as $15 million. Timmons is expected to press former backup James Harrison for playing time at right outside linebacker, Porter's position before he was released by Pittsburgh and signed with Miami in March. Consider him with a late-round pick in 2007 seasonal drafts and a middle- to late-round pick in keeper leagues.

Timmons signs rookie contract	Updated 7/22/2007
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: Outside linebacker Lawrence Timmons, the No. 15 pick in the NFL draft, agreed Sunday with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $15 million and guarantees him $8,053,000 in bonus money. Timmons became only the third first-round pick in the April draft to reach terms and the first in the upper half of the draft. Previously, the only first-rounders under contract were 49ers offensive tackle Joe Starkey (No. 28) and Bears tight end Greg Olsen (No. 31).	Analysis: The Steelers will be pleased enough merely to get Timmons onto the practice field. Timmons, relatively inexperienced for a first-round pick after starting only one season at Florida State, injured a groin on the first day of the Steelers' initial minicamp in April and missed the rest of their offseason workouts. Losing that practice time was a setback to Timmons, but Tomlin said he is healthy now. The 6-foot, 234-pound Timmons wasn't seen as a first-round pick until last season, when he replaced former star Ernie Sims - a Lions 2006 first-rounder - at strong side linebacker to make 126 tackles, 22 1/2 for losses, eight sacks and one interception. Consider him with a late-round pick in 2007 seasonal drafts and a middle- to late-round pick in keeper leagues.

Timmons dinged at minicamp	Updated 5/14/2007
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: The Steelers' top two draft picks, linebackers Lawrence Timmons and LaMarr Woodley, were hurt Friday during the first day of a three-day minicamp. Timmons' groin was wrapped following the morning practice and Woodley injured a hamstring. Neither injury is believed to be serious.	Analysis: Timmons should be OK. He will be tabbed to take over for Joey Porter in the team's 3-4 defense (which it appears they are keeping despite 4-3 coach Mike Tomlin now running the show). He'll get some good tackle numbers, but not enough to make him a strong Fantasy option. Remember, inside linebackers do much better statwise in a 3-4 defense. Consider him with a late-round pick in 2007 seasonal drafts and a middle- to late-round pick in keeper leagues.

Steelers draft OLB Timmons	Updated 4/28/2007
Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
News: The Steelers took FSU LB Lawrence Timmons with the 14th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. Timmons was considered a first-round talent but might have been a reach here. Then again, his big size (6-foot-3, 232 pounds) combined with his 4.62 time in the 40-yard dash and his impressive resume at Florida State made him irrestible for the Steelers, who could always use solid outside linebackers. "He has some Derrick Brooks-like qualities," Tomlin said Saturday. "You don't necessarily want to put that on anyone because Brooks is a legendary player, but he runs around and strikes people. He is relentless and he loves the game. He also comes from the same program."	Analysis: Timmons will be tabbed to take over for Joey Porter in the team's 3-4 defense (which it appears they are keeping despite 4-3 coach Mike Tomlin now running the show). He'll get some good tackle numbers, but not enough to make him a strong Fantasy option. Remember, inside linebackers do much better statwise in a 3-4 defense. Consider him with a late-round pick in 2007 seasonal drafts and a middle- to late-round pick in keeper leagues.

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Lawrence Timmons, ILB PIT
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