Tag: roster transactions

Texans activate 21-day window for RB David Johnson to return from injured reserve

The Houston Texans have activated the 21-day window to bring running back David Johnson back from injured reserve.

The Houston Texans could be getting some reinforcements at running back.

The club announced Wednesday they have activated the 21-day window for running back David Johnson to return from injured reserve. The former 2016 All-Pro was placed on injured reserve after during Week 10 with a concussion.

Houston also activated linebacker Kyle Emanuel from injured reserve, starting the 21-day window. Emanuel played in two games for the Texans in Weeks 6-7, playing a total of 35 special teams snaps.

The Texans also signed defensive tackle Corey Liuget from the practice squad to the active roster. Rookie defensive tackle Ross Blacklock did not practice Wednesday due to an illness.

Houston also added receiver J’Von Moore and cornerback Manny Patterson to the practice squad. The two free agents worked out for the Texans last week.

What can LB Tegray Scales bring to Pittsburgh Steelers?

Here is a glimpse at what Scales can potentially bring to the Steelers linebacker corps.

On Tuesday, Pittsburgh hosted linebacker Tegray Scales for a visit. On Wednesday, he was signed to the practice squad.

Scales came in for a visit and not a workout because the team was already acquainted with his skillset. The 6’0 linebacker signed a futures contract with Pittsburgh in January 2019 but was cut after the preseason.

What can Scales bring to the team should he be elevated to the 53-man roster? We looked to Pro Football Focus to see the contributions he brought last preseason.

 

Here is a breakdown of Scales’ PFF grades:

2019 Steelers preseason

Week 1 vs. Buccaneers

  • 44 snaps: 4 run, 3 pass, 25 coverage
    • Defense: 29.4
    • Run: 67.3
    • Pass rush: 68.2
    • Coverage: 28.6

Week 2 vs. Chiefs

  • Defense: 59.8 | 0 run, 3 pass, 6 coverage
    • Run: –
    • Pass rush: 54.1
    • Coverage: 63

Week 3 vs. Titans

  • Defense: 91.8 | 1 run, 4 pass, 3 coverage
    • Run: 60.0
    • Pass rush: 91.2
    • Coverage: 62.9

Week 4 vs. Panthers

  • Defense: 59.3 | 10 run, 3 pass, 5 coverage
    • Run: 80.2
    • Pass rush: 88.8
    • Coverage: 27.7

Overall

  • Defense: 50.0 | 120 snaps, 15 run, 13 pass, 39 coverage
    • Run: 83.1
    • Pass rush: 91.3
    • Coverage: 28.0

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Steelers roster transactions: WR Saeed Blacknall returns to Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers released wide receiver Saeed Blacknall on Aug. 21 and welcomed him back on the 28th.

That didn’t last long.

The Steelers preseason transactions continue to roll. The team released wide receiver Saeed Blacknall last week to make room for Ray-Ray McCloud and brought him back on Friday.

Blacknall, who last played with the XFL L.A. Wildcats, wasn’t looking for a home long after XFL 2.0 officially folded on April 10. The Steelers first signed him on April 13.

With the Wildcats, Blacknall contributed 120 yards on 14 targets and two touchdowns in three games.

The Penn State product entered the NFL with the Las Vegas (Oakland) Raiders as an undrafted rookie free agent following the 2018 NFL Draft. Blacknall spent the 2018 season on the Raiders practice squad and signed with the Miami Dolphins in the 2019 preseason but was released before the regular season began.

Before signing with the Wildcats, he spent some time on the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.

To make room for Blacknall, the Steelers released linebacker James Lockhart.

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