Emmanuel Sanders, Steelers talking contract - Emmanuel Sanders | PIT

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Emmanuel Sanders said he is engaged in contract conversations with the Steelers "right now."

Steelers | Emmanuel Sanders projected to start

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Pittsburgh Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders is projected to take over the spot of departed WR Mike Wallace (Dolphins) at split end, at least for one year.

Steelers | Wheaton a big play threat

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In 2012 Steelers rookie WR Markus Wheaton had 21 receptions, on passes of 15 yards or longer, which ranked 2nd in Pac-12 last year behind Marqise Lee (USC). Our View: Mike Wallace who? That's what the Steelers are hoping Wheaton makes fans say. Wheaton is fast like Wallace but a more natural receiver who does a good job of adjusting to poorly thrown passes. He'll compete for playing time as the Steelers third WR behind Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders in 2013.

Markus Wheaton could make immediate impact

Source: Draft Sharks

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review writes that 3rd-round WR Markus Wheaton could make the biggest impact of any Steelers rookie this season. Wheaton brings good downfield speed and polished route running. Doug Farrar of Yahoo!'s Shutdown Corner blog compared him to Brandon Lloyd. Wheaton, of course, will likely compete with 1st-round OLB Jarvis Jones and 2nd-round RB Le'Veon Bell for the "most impactful" label. But the fact that he's in the discussion makes Wheaton worth a look later in your fantasy draft. He might open the season behind only Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders on the WR depth chart.

Steelers | Emmanuel Sanders explains offensive struggles

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Pittsburgh Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders said the team was not on the same page offensively, and that it was obvious, even though it was was not because of the running game. 'I like Jonathan Dwyer. We had a new offensive coordinator. At times, we weren't on the same page. And that's obvious,' Sanders said. Our View: Hopefully year two in the Todd Haley system will be better. It will help the entire offense if they can run between the tackles with greater effectiveness. Last year they averaged 3.5 YPC between the tackles, a full yard lower than their average in 2011.

Emmanuel Sanders (WR)

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Emmanuel Sanders has his QB "really excited"

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Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is "really excited" to have WR Emmanuel Sanders back in the fold for 2013. “He’s a lot better than people give him credit for being,” Big Ben said. “He’s really smart. If he stays healthy I think he can do some great things." Roethlisberger added that Sanders can work in the slot or outside the numbers because of his "good mix of speed and quickness." We continue to believe Sanders is capable of providing WR3 production for fantasy squads this year.

Emmanuel Sanders - Steelers' Sanders open to extension

Source: The Huddle

Jordan Woy, agent for Pittsburgh Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders, said Sanders is open to the possibility of signing a contract extension with the team, but he is also open to playing out the season and becoming a free agent next offseason. Woy said several teams made offers to Sanders this offseason.
Huddle Up: This is a big year for Sanders, the former reserve who's being counted on in the Steel City after the free-agency departure of Mike Wallace. If he shows he can be just as effective as a full-time starter, the Steelers figure to come through with an extension.

Steelers | Emmanuel Sanders open to extension

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Jordan Woy, agent for Pittsburgh Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders, said Sanders is open to the possibility of signing a contract extension with the team, but he is also open to playing out the season and becoming a free agent next offseason. Woy said several teams made offers to Sanders this offseason.

Emmanuel Sanders a "good fit" in Steelers offense

Source: Draft Sharks

ESPN's Jamison Hensley agrees with the Steelers' decision to retain WR Emmanuel Sanders, calling him a "good fit" in OC Todd Haley's offense.  "Sanders doesn't have the same straight-line speed as [Mike] Wallace (few do), but he has great quickness and is better than Wallace at generating yards after the catch."  Sanders did, in fact, average more yards-after-the-catch than Wallace last year (5.1 to 4.4).  He also finished with a better drop rate than his former teammate.  It's all good news as Sanders looks to move into the starting lineup in a passing game that relies on receivers securing the football and making plays in the open field.

Emmanuel Sanders staying with Steelers

Source: Draft Sharks

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Steelers have matched the 1-year, $2.5 million offer sheet extended to WR Emmanuel Sanders by the Patriots. QB Ben Roethlisberger pushed the team to hang on to Sanders and got what he wanted. That would seem to bode well for Sanders’ 2013 fantasy football value. He set career highs this past year with 44 grabs and 626 yards. Now he’ll step into Mike Wallace’s spot in the Steelers’ offense. That position produced 100+ targets in each of the past 3 seasons. Sanders could make a run at triple digits this year. He’ll carry intriguing upside in fantasy drafts this summer. The Patriots, meanwhile, will likely look to bolster their WR corps in the draft later this month.

Emmanuel Sanders - Steelers match offer to Sanders

Source: The Huddle

The Pittsburgh Steelers have decided to match the one-year, $2.5 million tender offer restricted free-agent WR Emmanuel Sanders signed with the New England Patriots.
Huddle Up: Great news for QB Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers in the short term, but Sanders' long-term future will now become an issue. That, in all likelihood, be decided by Sanders' on-field performance in 2013 with the wideout now expected to step up with the departure of Mike Wallace.

Steelers to keep WR Emmanuel Sanders after matching Patriots' offer

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders is still a Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver. Jordan Woy, Sanders' agent, tweeted Sunday that the team has matched the Patriots' one-year, $2.5 million offer to the 26-year-old wideout, meaning Sanders will spend his fourth season in Pittsburgh. If the Steelers hadn't matched Sanders' offer by midnight tonight, he would have become the Patriots' property. FANTASY ANALYSIS: I guess all of that lobbying by Ben Roethlisberger to keep Sanders worked. It's a worthwhile match for the Steelers, who were looking at the possibility of at having a huge void at WR heading into the draft. They could definitely use more there, but a combination of Sanders and Antonio Brown looks a lot better than Brown

Steelers match Sanders' offer sheet

Source: FFToday

Pittsburgh retains starting wideout

The Steelers, deciding they could not lose another veteran receiver, today matched the one-year, $2.5 million offer sheet Emmanuel Sanders signed with the New England Patriots five days ago. That keeps Sanders for at least one more season in Pittsburgh, but he can leave as an unrestricted free agent next year if they do not come to a longer-term deal. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette )

FF Today's Take: Sanders is currently

Steelers Match Patriots' Offer To Retain Sanders.

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Emmanuel Sanders: The Steelers have matched the Patriots' offer sheet for Sanders, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Steelers | Match offer to Emmanuel Sanders

Source: Footballguys.com

The Pittsburgh Steelers have decided to match the one-year, $2.5 million tender offer restricted free-agent WR Emmanuel Sanders signed with the New England Patriots.

Steelers match Pats' E. Sanders offer sheet - Emmanuel Sanders | PIT

Source: Rotoworld Football

Steelers matched restricted free agent WR Emmanuel Sanders' one-year, $2.5 million offer sheet from the Patriots.

Ben Roethlisberger - QB hopes WR Sanders stays with Steelers

Source: The Huddle

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has been pushing for the team to match the offer restricted free-agent WR Emmanuel Sanders signed with the New England Patriots. The Steelers are not worried about the $2.5 million Sanders would make, but could lose him next offseason.
Huddle Up: If Sanders departs, he joins Mike Wallace as an ex-Steeler WR, taking away a combined 108 catches, 1,462 yards and 9 TDs from the Pittsburgh offense of last season and leaving Big Ben with an uninspiring WR corps headed by Antonio, Brown, Jerricho Cotchery and Plaxico Burress.

Steelers | QB hopes Emmanuel Sanders remains

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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has been pushing for the team to match the offer restricted free-agent WR Emmanuel Sanders signed with the New England Patriots. The Steelers are not worried about the $2.5 million Sanders would make, but could lose him next offseason.

Big Ben lobbying Steelers to keep E. Sanders - Emmanuel Sanders | PIT

Source: Rotoworld Football

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Ben Roethlisberger is "lobbying" Steelers coach Mike Tomlin to match the Patriots' one-year, $2.5 million offer sheet to restricted free agent Emmanuel Sanders.

Big Big lobbying Steelers to keep E. Sanders - Emmanuel Sanders | PIT

Source: Rotoworld Football

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Ben Roethlisberger is "lobbying" Steelers coach Mike Tomlin to match the Patriots' one-year, $2.5 million offer sheet to restricted free agent Emmanuel Sanders.

Pittsburgh Steelers "50-50" on Sanders decision

Source: Draft Sharks

ESPN's John Clayton reports that the Steelers are "50-50" on whether to match the Patriots' 1-year, $2.5 million offer to WR Emmanuel Sanders.  They can afford the move, but some inside the organization would rather have the 3rd round pick they'd net by letting Sanders go.  QB Ben Roethlisberger is reportedly pushing for the team to retain him.  That makes sense.  Without Sanders, the Steelers would only be left with Jerricho Cotchery and Plaxico Burress behind Antonio Brown on the depth chart.  Pittsburgh has until 11:59 pm ET on Sunday night to match New England's offer.

Steelers | Still considering Emmanuel Sanders offer

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The Pittsburgh Steelers still have not decided whether to match the offer sheet restricted free-agent WR Emmanuel Sanders signed with the New England Patriots.

Emmanuel Sanders (WR)

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Report: Steelers '50-50' to keep RFA Sanders - Emmanuel Sanders | PIT

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ESPN's John Clayton reports the Steelers are "50-50" to match restricted free agent Emmanuel Sanders' one-year, $2.5 million offer sheet with the Patriots.

Emmanuel Sanders: Signs Offer Sheet

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Emmanuel Sanders: The offer sheet Sanders signed with New England is a one-year deal for $2.5 million, the Boston Globe reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Emmanuel Sanders: Patriots Make Offer

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Emmanuel Sanders: The offer sheet that the Patriots submitted to Sanders is a one-year deal for $2.5 million, the Boston Globe reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Patriots extend offer to WR Emmanuel Sanders, re-sign WR Julian Edelman

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That Patriots receiving corps that was so depleted last month is now starting to look pretty formidable once again. On Wednesday, New England re-signed one wideout and began the process on signing another. First, the Patriots extended a one-year, $2.5 million offer to restricted free agent Emmanuel Sanders. The Patriots have been interested in Sanders for some time; rumors of the Patriots offering him a contract go back a month. Now, it's official. The Steelers have until Sunday to decide whether they want to match this offer and keep Sanders or let him switch teams and accept New England's third-round pick this year. While that is being decided, the Patriots re-signed Julian Edelman. Edelman saw a lot of playing time last year before hand

Emmanuel Sanders offer is 1-year, $2.5 million

Source: Draft Sharks

ESPN's Adam Schefter has learned that the offer sheet the Patriots signed WR Emmanuel Sanders to is a 1-year, $2.5 million deal.  It's a cheap offer, and one the Steelers should be able to match.  Sanders was already on Pittsburgh's books for $1.3 million this season, so the new contract would only count another $1.2 million against their cap.  If the Steelers don't match New England's offer, it's because they'd rather have the 3rd-round pick.  That would say a lot about how the team feels about Sanders' ability.

Emmanuel Sanders - Patriots sign Sanders to offer sheet

Source: The Huddle

The New England Patriots have signed Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent WR Emmanuel Sanders to an offer sheet, according to a league source. The source said the offer sheet is a one-year deal. The Steelers have five days to decide whether to match the offer or let Sanders go to the Patriots and receive a third-round draft choice in return. The Steelers are expected to match the offer sheet.
Huddle Up: Pittsburgh likely wants to match the offer sheet, but they are tight against the salary cap right now and the Patriots may have made Sanders a one-year offer the Steelers would struggle to fit under their cap. We'll know in the next five days if Pittsburgh can come up with the cap room to keep Sanders or if they'll be

Sanders' offer sheet worth just $2.5 million - Emmanuel Sanders | PIT

Source: Rotoworld Football

Restricted free agent WR Emmanuel Sanders' one-year offer sheet with the Patriots is worth just $2.5 million

Patriots | Emmanuel Sanders offer sheet update

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Updating a previous report, the New England Patriots have signed Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent WR Emmanuel Sanders to a one-year offer sheet worth $2.5 million.

Patriots sign WR Sanders to offer sheet

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Steelers have five days to match, or receive 3rd round pick

The New England Patriots on Wednesday signed Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders to an offer sheet, a league source said. The source said the offer sheet is a one-year deal. The Steelers have five days to decide whether to match the offer or let Sanders go to the Patriots and receive a third-round draft choice from New England in return. (ESPN)

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Julian Edelman re-signs with Pats

Source: Draft Sharks

USA Today's Mike Garafolo reports that Patriots WR Julian Edelman has signed a new 1-year deal with the team.  Edelman stepped in for Wes Welker in the slot at times last year and looked early on like he could be carving out a bigger offensive role.  Injuries ultimately got in the way there, however.  We'll see how roles sort out after New England added WR Danny Amendola and WR Michael Jenkins this offseason.  Edelman's return gives us another reason, though, to not get too excited about WR Emmanuel Sanders' fantasy prospects should he join the Patriots.  Pittsburgh would present a much clearer path to targets.

Steelers | Will likely match Emmanuel Sanders offer sheet

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to match the New England Patriots' offer sheet for restricted free-agent WR Emmanuel Sanders.

Patriots | Sign Emmanuel Sanders to offer sheet

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The New England Patriots have signed Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent WR Emmanuel Sanders to an offer sheet, according to a league source. The source said the offer sheet is a one-year deal. The Steelers have five days to decide whether to match the offer or let Sanders go to the Patriots and receive a third-round draft choice in return.

Emmanuel Sanders gets official offer sheet from Pats

Source: Draft Sharks

NFL insider Jason La Canfora is reporting that the Patriots have officially submitted an offer sheet to restricted free-agent Emmanuel Sanders.  No word yet on the details of the contract.  The Steelers now have 5 days to match the offer.  If they don't, Sanders will become a Patriot and Pittsburgh will receive a 3rd-round pick.  We have little doubt the Steelers want to retain Sanders.  He's slated to step into the starting spot vacated by Mike Wallace.  But the team is tight against the cap.  Recent reports have them just $2 million under.  That could make it tough for them to match New England's offer.  If Sanders does end up a Patriot, he'd be a strong bet to win a starting job.  But targets would be tough to come by in a

Patriots submit offer on RFA Emmanuel Sanders - Emmanuel Sanders | PIT

Source: Rotoworld Football

The Patriots have submitted an offer sheet on restricted free agent WR Emmanuel Sanders.

Emmanuel Sanders - Pats in no hurry with Emmanuel Sanders

Source: The Huddle

The New England Patriots are not in a rush to put in an offer sheet to Pittsburgh Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders. The Patriots have until April 19 to submit an offer sheet should they choose, any may be waiting to see if the Steeler make any more moves the impact their salary cap, which would make it harder to match a potential offer sheet.
Huddle Up: The Steelers are already tight against the cap, and if they make any more moves it will squeeze them that much more; shrewd of the Patriots to show interest in Sanders, then wait for an opportunity to steal him away from Pittsburgh on the cheap.

Patriots | In no hurry with Emmanuel Sanders

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The New England Patriots are not in a rush to put in an offer sheet to Pittsburgh Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders. The Patriots have until April 19 to submit an offer sheet should they choose, any may be waiting to see if the Steeler make any more moves the impact their salary cap, which would make it harder to match a potential offer sheet.

Emmanuel Sanders - Patriots haven't made offer to Sanders

Source: The Huddle

There is no indication if the New England Patriots have dropped their interest in Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent WR Emmanuel Sanders, but the team has not officially signed him to an offer sheet, according to Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert on Sunday, March 17. If the Patriots signed him to an offer sheet, and the Steelers declined to match it, the Patriots would send their 2013 third-round draft pick to the Steelers as compensation.
Huddle Up: The Steelers can ill afford to lose Sanders after Mike Wallace has already flown the coop this month. The Pats, meanwhile, have lost Wes Welker and waived Brandon Lloyd, and Sanders might very well be worth a third-rounder at this point.

Patriots | No offer sheet to Emmanuel Sanders

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There is no indication if the New England Patriots have dropped their interest in Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent WR Emmanuel Sanders, but the team has not officially signed him to an offer sheet, according to Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert on Sunday, March 17. If the Patriots signed him to an offer sheet, and the Steelers declined to match it, the Patriots would send their 2013 third-round draft pick to the Steelers as compensation.

Steelers | Have not received offer sheet for Emmanuel Sanders

Source: Footballguys.com

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said the team has not received a signed offer sheet from the New England Patriots for restricted free-agent WR Emmanuel Sanders at this point.

Update: No Emmanuel Sanders offer sheet yet - Emmanuel Sanders | PIT

Source: Rotoworld Football

Updating a previous item, the Washington Observer-Reporter reports restricted free agent Emmanuel Sanders left New England Friday without signing an offer sheet.

Patriots | Considering offer for Emmanuel Sanders

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The New England Patriots are considering making an offer to Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent WR Emmanuel Sanders.

UPDATE: Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders DID NOT sign offer sheet with Patriots

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Update: Turns out the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette got a little too eager in its reporting last night. The Observer-Reporter wrote Saturday that while Sanders did visit the Patriots, he left them without an offer. So, nothing has really happened yet. That doesn't mean the Pats won't extend an offer Sanders' way in the future. There is definitely smoke here. ------------------------------------------------ The Patriots are close to adding another weapon to their rebuilt receiving corps. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported early Saturday morning that Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has signed an offer sheet presented by the Patriots. Because Sanders is a restricted free agent, the Steelers have five days to either match the offer sheet

Emmanuel Sanders signs Patriots offer sheet

Source: Draft Sharks

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders has signed an offer sheet with the Patriots.  Terms have not yet been announced.  Sanders is a restricted free agent, so the Steelers have the option of matching New England's offer. If they don't, the Pats must surrender a 3rd-round pick in April's NFL draft.  Sanders brings good speed and caught a career-best 63.8% of his last season.  He also posted career highs in receptions (44) and yards (626).  Injuries hampered him over his 1st 2 pro seasons, but Sanders played in every game last year.  His loss could be trouble for a Pittsburgh pass offense that already let WR Mike Wallace walk.

Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders signs offer sheet with Patriots

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Patriots are close to adding another weapon to their rebuilt receiving corps. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported early Saturday morning that Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has signed an offer sheet presented by the Patriots. Because Sanders is a restricted free agent, the Steelers have five days to either match the offer sheet and retain Sanders' services or let him go. If Sanders joins the Patriots, the Steelers would get their 2013 third-round pick in return, because Sanders was tendered at the third-round level, the round in which he was drafted. Sanders, who turns 26 on Monday, had his best season to date in 2012, catching 44 passes for 626 yards. FANTASY ANALYSIS: My tune on Brady's demise might be changing quickly. If

RFA Emmanuel Sanders signs Pats' offer sheet - Emmanuel Sanders | PIT

Source: Rotoworld Football

Restricted free agent Emmanuel Sanders has signed an offer sheet with the Patriots.

RFA Emmanuel Sanders sign Pats' offer sheet - Emmanuel Sanders | PIT

Source: Rotoworld Football

Restricted free agent Emmanuel Sanders has signed an offer sheet with the Patriots.