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Orpheus Roye

Pittsburgh Steelers

1973/01/21 36

6-4 330

Miami, FL

13

the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1996 (6th round)

Sacks Interceptions Tackles
Year Team G Sacks YdsL Int Yds IntTD Solo Ast Total
2008 Steelers 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 9

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Good size-speed-power package. Holds his own against the run. Can shed and make plays.
Flaws
  • Is a little light and lean for a tackle. Doesn't have great instincts and can end up out of position. Not much of a pass rusher.
Career Potential
  • Useful role player.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

August 17, 2008 Signed as an unrectricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
February 27, 2008 Released by the Cleveland Browns.
December 11, 2006 Knee injury, injured reserve.
December 1, 2006 Knee injury, out.
March 1, 2006 Signed by the Cleveland Browns to a three-year contract extension through 2008.
February 27, 2006 Re-signed by the Cleveland Browns.
December 11, 2001 Placed on injured reserve (strained MCL).

Trades

August 17, 2008 Signed as an unrectricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
February 12, 2000 Signed as a free agent by the Cleveland Browns.
April 20, 1996 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 6th round (200th overall) in 1996.

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