Covered in this podcast-Restructured deal for Antonio Brown, the promise to extend his contract. James Harrison cleared. The Steelers have claimed QB Zach Mettenberger off waivers. Last guys to make the roster.
The Steelers have claimed quarterback Zach Mettenberger off waivers.
Originally drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft, Mettenberger has logged 10 starts in 14 games played in his career. Mettenberger has completed 208 passes for 2,347 yards and 12 touchdowns.
To make room for Mettenberger on the roster, the Steelers placed quarterback Bruce Gradkowski on the team’s Reserve/Injured List. Gradkowski joined the Steelers as an unrestricted free agent in 2013 and re-signed a one-year deal with the team on May 2, 2016.
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