Friday, August 20, 2004

Steelers RG Simmons Out for the Season

Pittsburgh Steelers right guard Kendall Simmons has sustained a tear of the ACL in his right knee during team drills on Wednesday. The season ending injury is especially painful for Simmons who also battles adult onset diabetes. This is a major blow to the Steelers who have been hoping that an improved offensive line, anchored by Simmons, would help bolster their running game. Expect this to impact the value of Steeler RBs Duce Staley and Jerome Bettis.