National Football League

Steelers sign 8 to practice squad

Published Sep. 1, 2012 6:41 p.m. ET

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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed eight players to their practice squad Saturday, a day after each player failed to make the final 53-man roster.

The Steelers signed wide receivers David Gilreath and Toney Clemons, offensive linemen John Malecki and Ryan Lee, tight end Jamie McCoy, linebacker Marshall McFadden, safety Damon Cromartie-Smith and cornerback Josh Victorian.

Clemons was a seventh-round draft choice this spring. This is the second straight season on the practice squad for Cromartie-Smith. Gilreath played well during the preseason, catching five passes for 78 yards.