Reed kicks Steelers by Panthers in preseason finale Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Jeff Reed hit a field goal as time expired,
and the Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers, 19-16, in preseason action at
Heinz Field.
Byron Leftwich got most of the snaps for the Steelers (3-1), going 6-of-14 for
only 82 yards. Rookie Rashard Mendenhall rushed for 79 yards on 21 carries,
while Reed went 4-of-5 on his field goal attempts.
Ben Roethlisberger appeared in only one series, attempting no passes but
recovering a fumble. Willie Parker rushed for 34 yards on four carries.
Matt Moore was the primary signal-caller for ... More...
Steelers linebacker Larry Foote said he will be ready to go Week 1, and that his injured knee is not serious, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Steelers backup linebacker Arnold Harrison will miss the season due to a torn ACL, the second time he has torn it in the last three seasons, according to the Allegheny Times.
Rashard Mendenhall had a nice outing on Thursday night carrying the ball 21 times on his way to 79 yards for the Steelers. Willie Parker carried the ball four times for 34 yards as well.
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