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The Steelers announced that fifth-round pick Brian Allen became the first of their eight picks to agree to a contract with the team.
Allen made the move from wide receiver to corner when he got to the University of Utah and developed into a starter over the course of his time with the Utes. The Steelers are betting that the 6’3″, 215-pound Allen will continue to develop as a cornerback now that he’s in their organization.
“He has good skills with playing the football, is long at the line of scrimmage and plays press coverage in man,” defensive backs coach Carnell Lake said in a release from the team. “He hasn’t played the position very long, but he has shown a real knack for a position-converted receiver. There are a lot of upsides with this player.”
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...en-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/
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Making room
Shabazz among 4 players waived by Steelers
Cornerback Al-Hajj Shabazz, a contributor on special teams for part of the 2017 season, was one of four players waived by the Steelers on Tuesday.
Running backs Brandon Brown-Dukes and Gus Johnson and wide receiver Canaan Severin also were waived.
Shabazz appeared in eight games with the Steelers last season, and he spent three stints on the active roster. The Houston Texans claimed him off waivers on Dec. 5, but was released 12 days later. He re-signed with the Steelers in late December. Shabazz had three special teams tackles with the Steelers, and he played on special teams during the wild-card playoff game against Miami, forcing a fumble.
Shabazz became expendable when the Steelers drafted cornerbacks Cameron Sutton in the third round and Brian Allen in the fifth.
Severin spent last season on injured reserve. Brown-Dukes and Johnson were on the practice squad and signed futures contracts this season.
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/12256288-74/shabazz-among-4-players-waived-by-steelers
Allen made the move from wide receiver to corner when he got to the University of Utah and developed into a starter over the course of his time with the Utes. The Steelers are betting that the 6’3″, 215-pound Allen will continue to develop as a cornerback now that he’s in their organization.
“He has good skills with playing the football, is long at the line of scrimmage and plays press coverage in man,” defensive backs coach Carnell Lake said in a release from the team. “He hasn’t played the position very long, but he has shown a real knack for a position-converted receiver. There are a lot of upsides with this player.”
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...en-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/
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Making room
Shabazz among 4 players waived by Steelers
Cornerback Al-Hajj Shabazz, a contributor on special teams for part of the 2017 season, was one of four players waived by the Steelers on Tuesday.
Running backs Brandon Brown-Dukes and Gus Johnson and wide receiver Canaan Severin also were waived.
Shabazz appeared in eight games with the Steelers last season, and he spent three stints on the active roster. The Houston Texans claimed him off waivers on Dec. 5, but was released 12 days later. He re-signed with the Steelers in late December. Shabazz had three special teams tackles with the Steelers, and he played on special teams during the wild-card playoff game against Miami, forcing a fumble.
Shabazz became expendable when the Steelers drafted cornerbacks Cameron Sutton in the third round and Brian Allen in the fifth.
Severin spent last season on injured reserve. Brown-Dukes and Johnson were on the practice squad and signed futures contracts this season.
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/12256288-74/shabazz-among-4-players-waived-by-steelers