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Duce Staley

12/9/2005

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had some problems on special teams over the past couple of weeks, so running back Verron Haynes is expected to be active for this Sunday's meeting against the Chicago Bears. As a result, Staley likely will be on the team's inactive list, leaving the bulk of the backfield duties to Willie Parker and Jerome Bettis.

11/29/2005

The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to use Staley, Willie Parker and Jerome Bettis in their rushing attack each game going forward. Staley has been on and off the active roster since recovering from knee surgery, but he's slated to serve as the team's third-down back the remainder of the 2005 campaign. Parker will remain in the starting role and handle the majority of the carries, with Bettis getting the call in short-yardage/goal-line situations.

11/20/2005

With starter Willie Parker's return to the Pittsburgh lineup, Staley has been listed as inactive for today's game against the Baltimore Ravens.

11/17/2005

Despite filling in admirably over the past couple of weeks, Staley likely will find himself back on the bench or even on the inactive list for Sunday's matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. According to Steelers head coach Bill Cowher, Willie Parker will return to the starting lineup this weekend after missing one game with an ankle injury, and Jerome Bettis (knee/quad) should be available for backup duty.

11/9/2005

With Jerome Bettis (knee) and Willie Parker (ankle) limited by injury and questionable for this weekend's action, Staley likely will get the starting nod and handle the majority of the carries in Sunday's matchup with the Cleveland Browns, according to Steelers head coach Bill Cowher. The veteran running back made his 2005 regular-season debut last weekend, rushing for 76 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, and adding two catches for nine yards.

11/7/2005

As anticipated, Staley made his 2005 debut in Sunday's matchup with the Green Bay Packers, but actually saw more playing time than planned. The veteran running back was slated to replace the injured Jerome Bettis as Willie Parker's primary backup, but after Parker went down with a sprained ankle early in the second half, Staley became the primary ball carrier. He finished the game with 76 yards and a touchdown on 15 rushes, along with two catches for nine yards.

11/3/2005

Jerome Bettis is not expected to be available for Sunday's meeting with the Green Bay Packers because of a quadriceps injury, so Staley more than likely will make his 2005 regular-season debut. The running back was slow to recover from offseason knee surgery, and combined with the solid play of Willie Parker, tumbled down the Steelers' depth chart. Staley has since recovered from the procedure, but because Verron Haynes was needed on special teams, he's been inactive.

10/27/2005

Staley is expected to remain on the Steelers' inactive list for the foreseeable future, as Willie Parker and Jerome Bettis will continue to split carries. The running back has yet to make his 2005 debut after recovering from offseason knee surgery.

10/16/2005

Staley reportedly is inactive again for Pittsburgh's showdown against Jacksonville on Sunday. The Steelers' backfield is full, and currently there's no room for Staley, who is waiting for his first game action after rehabbing from knee surgery early in the season.

10/11/2005

With Jerome Bettis returning to action and Verron Haynes needed on special teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers decided to make Staley inactive for Monday night's meeting with the San Diego Chargers. The running back, who has been recovering from knee surgery, has yet to record a touch this season.

10/4/2005

Staley made his regular-season debut in Week 3, but did not record a touch in the game. The Steelers' running back, who had been recovering from knee surgery, is expected to see more playing time in Monday night's meeting with the San Diego Chargers, but his role will be as a reserve. Willie Parker will remain in the starting lineup, according to head coach Bill Cowher.

9/25/2005

Staley will suit up for today's game against the New England Patriots, and will back up Willie Parker at running back.

9/24/2005

After practicing all week, Staley has been upgraded to probable and is expected to play Sunday when the Steelers take on the New England Patriots.

9/23/2005

Although Staley remains listed as questionable on the Steelers' injury report, there is a good chance that he will make his 2005 debut in Sunday's matchup with the New England Patriots, according to head coach Bill Cowher. The veteran running back has been sidelined since early in training camp after undergoing surgery to repair a lateral tear of the meniscus in his right knee. He has been practicing without any limitations or problems all this week.

9/21/2005

Staley has nearly recovered from surgery to repair a lateral tear of the meniscus in his right knee, and he is slated to practice with the Steelers this week. However, according to head coach Bill Cowher, the running back will be listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the New England Patriots, so there is no guarantee that he will see any game action.

9/18/2005

Staley will not play for Pittsburgh on Sunday. The running back will sit out against Houston because his surgically repaired right knee isn't ready for game action. With both Jerome Bettis and Staley out, Willie Parker will be the man in Week 2.

9/16/2005

Staley did not practice on Wednesday as he had hoped, but he was able to work out with the Steelers on Thursday and reported no major problems with his surgically repaired right knee. The running back has yet to get back to 100 percent, and he remains listed as questionable on this week's injury report. He is expected to be a game-time decision for Sunday's meeting with the Houston Texans.

9/13/2005

Staley is expected to work out with the Steelers on Wednesday before being re-evaluated to determine the status of his surgically repaired right knee. The running back, who has been sidelined since undergoing surgery to repair a lateral tear of the meniscus in the knee nearly five weeks ago, will be listed as questionable on this week's injury report, according to head coach Bill Cowher.

9/11/2005

As anticipated, Staley has been declared inactive for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Tennessee Titans. The Steelers' running back, who continues to recover from surgery repair a lateral tear in the meniscus of his right knee, had been listed as doubtful on this week's injury report. With Jerome Bettis sidelined as well, Willie Parker will make his first career start.

9/9/2005

Staley probably won't play in Sunday's season opener against the Tennessee Titans, as he continues to recover from surgery repair a lateral tear in the meniscus of his right knee. Still unable to practice at full speed, the running back has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful on this week's injury report. With Staley unlikely to go and Jerome Bettis out with an injured calf, Willie Parker will get the start against Tennessee .

9/6/2005

Staley practiced on Monday for the first time since having arthroscopic knee surgery on August 9. He is hopeful that he will be able to play Sunday, but will be day-to-day for the remainder of this week.

8/24/2005

Staley continues to be on schedule in his recovery from surgery repair a lateral tear in the meniscus of his right knee, but the Steelers are not going to rush him back into the lineup. According to head coach Bill Cowher, because of depth at the position, the team can be patient with the running back and hold him out until he is back to 100 percent. Until that time, Jerome Bettis will get most of the reps with the Steelers' first-team offense.

8/9/2005

During an arthroscopic procedure, doctors repaired a lateral tear in the meniscus of Staley's ailing right knee, and the Steelers expect the running back to be sidelined for about a month. However, head coach Bill Cowher indicated the club is optimistic that Staley will be ready by the start of the regular season. In 10 games last season, he picked up 830 yards and one touchdown on 192 carries.

8/8/2005

An MRI on Staley's ailing right knee has revealed some damage that will require him to undergo arthroscopic surgery. The Steelers will have a better idea of how much time the running back might miss after the procedure, but he's expected to be out at least a couple of weeks. The knee has limited him to one day of practice so far in training camp.

8/6/2005

Staley will undergo an MRI exam on his sore right knee on Sunday. The running back has sat out all but one day of training camp because of the injury. Staley needed fluid drained from the knee after just one day of practice, a condition that sometimes can indicate a problem that requires arthroscopic surgery. With the regular season more than a month away, Staley has enough time to have an operation and still be ready for the September 11 opener against Tennessee.

8/5/2005

According to Steelers head coach Bill Cowher, Staley should return to practice with the team on Saturday, barring any setbacks. The running back has been held out as a precautionary measure the last couple of days, due to some inflammation in his knee. He had some fluid removed from the joint on Wednesday, but the team does not seem concerned with the minor ailment.