After Steelers linebacker coach Keith Butler said it would be "miraculous" if Sean Spence ever played again last week, coach Mike Tomlin had a rosier outlook on his linebacker's future. "All the rehab is going to according to plan," Tomlin said according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "No news there. I did hear the opinion regarding Spence. My opinion differs. I think he'll have a full recovery. But now you have two opinions, neither of which are expert medical opinions, so do with it what you wish." (Updated 05/06/2013)
Ben Roethlisberger told WDVE-FM in Pittsburgh that tight end Heath Miller is making great progress in his rehabilitation from a torn ACL suffered on Christmas Eve last year. "Heath is working out and he looks great," Roethlisberger said. "He's walking without a limp. From what I saw I think he looked good." (Updated 04/18/2013)
The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports the Dolphins have signed free agent receiver Mike Wallace on Tuesday. Wallace, who agreed to terms on a five-year deal for $65 million, more than fulfills the Dolphins' stated goal of wanting to get play-makers this offseason. Wallace, the speedy free agent from the Pittsburgh Steelers, provides the downfield big-play threat Miami’s pedestrian passing offense has been missing for years. Last season, he had 64 receptions for 836 yards and eight touchdowns. Two years ago he had 114 receptions for 1,193 yards and eight touchdowns. (Updated 03/12/2013)
