Steelers release Ta'amu, sign WR from practice squad

The Steelers released rookie defensive lineman Alameda Ta'amu this afternoon to make room to sign wide receiver David Gilreath from the practice squad.

Ta'amu, a fourth-round draft pick from the University of Washington, was charged with aggravated assault, aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI and fleeing an officer after an off-duty officer first spotted him driving the wrong way on Fort Pitt Boulevard and then heading over the Smithfield Bridge to the South Side on Oct. 14.

Three officers on foot attempted to stop him as he continued to drive erratically down East Carson Street, nearly striking them as they drew their guns and yelled for him to stop.

His SUV struck four parked vehicles on S. 14th St., injuring a woman who was sitting in one of them, and finally crashed into a Honda Civic.

It took four officers and two sets of handcuffs to restrain the 6-foot-3, 348-pound defensive lineman, who had a blood alcohol level of 0.196, more than double the legal limit, according to a police complaint.

He also is charged with leaving the scene of an accident, DUI and escape, all misdemeanors, in addition to several summary driving offenses.

The Steelers signed Gilreath, a rookie from Wisconsin, to the 53-man roster to add an extra receiver with Antonio Brown out with an ankle injury.

If Ta'amu clears waivers, he may be re-signed to the Steelers' practice squad.
Alameda was charged with aggravated assault, aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI and fleeing an officer on Oct. 14.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/steelers-release-taamu-sign-wr-from-practice-squad-661764/#ixzz2C3CbZ2Jz

I really liked Ta'amu, but what a fucking moron...the Rooneys aren't going to deal with that shit. Hopefully Gilreath makes a good impression in the next couple of weeks and stays on the roster.

He'll be back on the Practice Squad just as soon as the waivers clear.

There's no reason for him to be on the 53 if he's not going to dress. Hopefully putting him on the practice squad is their intention.

Steelers make room for WR David Gilreath by cutting troubled NT Alameda Ta'amu

Steelers re-sign Ta'amu to practice squad


By Gerry Dulac / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Steelers have re-signed rookie nose tackle Alameda Ta'amu and placed him on the practice squad.

Ta'amu was released from the 53-man roster last week when the Steelers promoted wide receiver David Gilreath from the practice squad because of the injury to wide receiver Antonio Brown.

Ta'amu, though, was not claimed on waivers by another team and eligible to re-sign with the Steelers.

Ta'amu faces a number of felony and misdemeanor charges for a confrontation with Pittsburgh police on the South Side in which he is accused of fighting with officers while drunk and trying to escape.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/steelers-re-sign-taamu-to-practice-squad-662022/#ixzz2CHhWdqgL

Maybe this little demotion will help clear out Ta 'amu's head. Maybe!

stlrtruck wrote:

Maybe this little demotion will help clear out Ta 'amu's head. Maybe!

I'd rather he was clearing out opposing o-linemen.