Jacke Gets Waived

The Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran kicker Chris Jacke and signed wideout Andre Coleman to bolster their banged-up receiving corps.

Norm Johnson has Jacke’s job.

Rookie receiver Michael Adams (torn knee ligament) was lost for the season and Charles Johnson (sprained knee) and Will Blackwell (sprained ankle) will miss four to six weeks.

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