Afternoon Update

The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed guard Darnell Stapleton on the IR, ending his season before it started. Stapleton’s loss seems to be former Marshall offensive lineman Doug Legursky’s gain. Although Legursky has only an outside shot at starting Stapleton’s injury almost assures him a spot on Pittsburg’s 53 man roster. Read all about it from Beaver County Times writer Mike

Bires:http://www.timesonline.com/sports/sports_details/article/1424/2009/august/31/legursky-gets-leg-up-on-o-line-job.html

Preview:

“I have been pleased with what Doug Legursky has done,” coach Mike Tomlin said. “He has taken advantage of an opportunity. He has shown position flexibility and played some center and guard.”