Steelers Sign Former Vikes RB Moore

[.GR]

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The Pittsburgh Steelers Monday signed running back Mewelde Moore, an unrestricted free agent from the Minnesota Vikings the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.

Moore, 25, is 5-11, 209 and will get a chance to return kickoffs and punts and to become their third-down back next season.

Per a source with knowledge of the deal, Moore will receive a signing bonus of $1.35 million, along with base salaries of $650,000 in 2008, $1.475 million in 2009, amd $1.475 million in 2010. The arrival of Moore also casts doubt on the future of Najeh "Dookie" Davenport. He is signed through 2008, and he's due to earn a base salary of $1 million this season.

 

[Gtown81]

great signing by the Steelers, I love this guy in Minnesota but he never really got a chance to play, but now he'll probably be able to get a few plays this season and maybe be the kick or punt returner

 

[vikesfan]

I'll miss Moore, good pickup Steelers

 

[.GR]

Never heard of this guy but I hope he can be a good returner since we got rid of Rossum.