October 31, 2008 Aaron Smith was excused from another day of practice Thursday for undisclosed personal reasons, but he is expected to play Monday night against Washington, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View:He holds little to no fantasy value in IDP leagues, but is the most solid defensive end on the Steelers' roster, and will be needed to slow down a potent Redskins' ground attack.
October 25, 2008 Aaron Smith was excused from practice for the third straight day Friday for undisclosed personal reasons and his status for Sunday's game against New York is uncertain, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View:He holds little to no fantasy value in IDP leagues, but is the most solid defensive end on the Steelers' roster, and the Giants' offense would benefit if he is not ready to play this weekend at Heinz Field.
October 24, 2008 Aaron Smith was excused from practice for the second straight day Thursday for an undisclosed personal reason, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View:The team has not indicated if he will return today. He holds marginal fantasy value in IDP leagues, but is the most solid defensive end on the Steelers' roster, and the Giants' offense would benefit if he is not ready to play this weekend at Heinz Field.
May 21, 2008 Aaron Smith isn't fully recovered yet following biceps surgery, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Coach Mike Tomlin said, "He's hitting the sled, participating in individual drills."
Our View:Smith holds little fantasy value as an IDP defensive end, and holds more value to the Steelers' defense.
March 31, 2008 Defensive end Aaron Smith, whose season ended last December because of a torn biceps, has been working out on a regular basis at the Pittsburgh Steelers' complex, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "He's getting close to normal," head coach Mike Tomlin said. Smith, who missed five games in 2007 due to the injury, posted 30 tackles and 2.5 sacks last year.
