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  Steelers | Cortez Allen cut    Fri Apr 15, 04:17 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen was released Friday, April 15.

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  Steelers | Cortez Allen to IR    Sat Oct 24, 04:06 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Oct. 24.

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  Steelers | Friday Steelers practice report    Fri Oct 23, 02:00 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers SS Will Allen (ankle) didn't practice Friday, Oct. 23, and is out for Week 7. CB Cortez Allen (knee) was limited all week and is questionable. CB Antwon Blake (thumb), CB William Gay (undisclosed), LB James Harrison (undisclosed), LB Jarvis Jones (hip), LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) and TE Matt Spaeth (undisclosed) practiced Friday and are probable.

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  Steelers | Thursday practice report for Week 7    Thu Oct 22, 04:14 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers SS Will Allen (ankle) and DE Stephon Tuitt (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. CB Cortez Allen (knee) was limited during practice, while CB Antwon Blake (thumb), CB William Gay (non-injury), LB James Harrison (non-injury), LB Jarvis Jones (hip), LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) and TE Matt Spaeth (non-injury) fully participated in practice.

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  Steelers | Pittsburgh Week 6 inactives    Sun Oct 18, 12:08 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared QB Ben Roethlisberger, OG Chris Hubbard, CB Cortez Allen, LB Jarvis Jones, TE Jesse James, LB Ryan Shazier, SS Will Allen inactive for Week 6.

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  Steelers | Friday injury report for Week 6    Fri Oct 16, 05:19 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers SS Will Allen (ankle) and LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) have been ruled out for the Week 6 game against the Arizona Cardinals. LB Jarvis Jones (hip) and CB Cortez Allen (knee) were limited during practice, while LB James Harrison (illness) and C Doug Legursky (back) are listed as probable. Will Allen and Harrison did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 16. Cortez Allen, Shazier and Jones were limited during practice, while Legursky fully participated in practice.

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  Steelers | Thursday practice report for Week 6    Thu Oct 15, 06:23 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers S Will Allen (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 15. CB Cortez Allen (knee), LB Jarvis Jones (hip) and LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) were limited, while C Doug Legursky (back) practiced in full.

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  Steelers | Wednesday practice report for Week 6    Wed Oct 14, 06:42 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers S Will Allen (ankle), LB Jarvis Jones (hip) and C Doug Legursky (back) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 14. CB Cortez Allen (knee) and LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) were limited.

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  Steelers | Pittsburgh's Week 5 Inactives    Mon Oct 12, 07:12 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared LB Anthony Chickillo, QB Ben Roethlisberger, OG Chris Hubbard, CB Cortez Allen, DL Daniel McCullers, TE Jesse James, LB Ryan Shazier inactive for Week 5.

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  Steelers | Saturday status report for Week 5    Sat Oct 10, 03:55 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) has been ruled out for Week 5 versus the San Diego Chargers. CB Cortez Allen (knee) is listed as questionable. DT Daniel McCullers (knee), TE Matt Spaeth (hand) and S Ross Ventrone (hamstring) are listed as probable.

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  Steelers | Friday practice report for Week 5    Fri Oct 9, 04:46 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 9. CB Cortez Allen (knee), DT Daniel McCullers (knee), LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder), TE Matt Spaeth (hand) and SS Ross Ventrone (hamstring) fully participated in practice.

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  Steelers | Thursday practice report for Week 5    Thu Oct 8, 05:57 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) and S Ross Ventrone (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 8. CB Cortez Allen (knee), DT Daniel McCullers (knee), LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) and TE Matt Spaeth (hand) practiced in full.

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  Steelers | Week 4 inactives for Steelers    Thu Oct 1, 07:04 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared LB Anthony Chickillo, QB Ben Roethlisberger, CB Cortez Allen, DL Daniel McCullers, TE Jesse James, TE Matt Spaeth, LB Ryan Shazier inactive for Week 4.

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  Steelers | One Steeler probable, one iffy    Wed Sep 30, 02:25 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison (thumb) practiced Wednesday, Sept. 30, and is probable for Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens. CB Cortez Allen (knee) was limited in practice and is questionable.

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  Steelers | Tuesday practice report for Week 4    Tue Sep 29, 07:20 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) has been ruled out for Week 4. DT Daniel McCullers (knee), LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) and TE Matt Spaeth (hand) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Sept. 29. CB Cortez Allen (knee) was limited. LB James Harrison (thumb) was a full participant.

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  Steelers | Monday practice report for Week 4    Mon Sep 28, 08:23 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (knee), LB James Harrison (thumb), DT Daniel McCullers (knee), LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) and TE Matt Spaeth (hand) each did not practice Monday, Sept. 28. QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) also did not practice and is listed as out for Week 4 and beyond.

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  Steelers | Week 3 Inactives    Sun Sep 27, 11:36 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DT Caushaud Lyons, OG Chris Hubbard, CB Cortez Allen, DL Daniel McCullers, TE Jesse James, QB Landry Jones, LB Ryan Shazier inactive for Week 3.

Footballguys view: Shazier was an impact player on the field and in IDP lineups last week, but his shoulder injury too much to play through against the Rams.

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  Steelers | Friday injury report for Week 3    Fri Sep 25, 04:15 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Daniel McCullers (knee) and LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 25, and have been ruled out for the Week 3 game against the St. Louis Rams. CB Cortez Allen (knee) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. CB William Gay (non-injury) and DE Cameron Heyward (elbow) fully participated in practice and are listed as probable.

Footballguys view: Shazier was all over the field last week, with a breakout game of sorts for IDP leagues. He's also no sure thing to play next week on a short week of rest on Thursday against Baltimore.

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  Steelers | Thursday practice report for Week 3    Thu Sep 24, 05:19 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Daniel McCullers (knee) and LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 24. CB William Gay (non-injury) was a full participant. CB Cortez Allen (knee) and DE Cameron Heyward (elbow) were limited. DT Daniel McCullers (knee) and LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) did not practice.

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  Steelers | Wednesday practice report for Week 3    Wed Sep 23, 06:44 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB William Gay (non-injury), DT Daniel McCullers (knee) and LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 23. CB Cortez Allen (knee) was a full participant.

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  Steelers | Week 2 Inactives    Sun Sep 20, 11:54 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DT Caushaud Lyons, OG Chris Hubbard, CB Cortez Allen, TE Jesse James, DE L.T. Walton, QB Landry Jones, WR Sammie Coates inactive for Week 2.

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  Steelers | Friday injury report for Week 2    Fri Sep 18, 05:09 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 18, and is listed as questionable for the Week 2 game against the San Francisco 49ers. SS Will Allen (concussion), CB Brandon Boykin (groin), QB Landry Jones (concussion), FS Mike Mitchell (hip), LB Ryan Shazier (knee) and LB Sean Spence (knee) fully participated in practice and are listed as probable.

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  Steelers | Thursday practice report for Week 2    Thu Sep 17, 04:42 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Brandon Boykin (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 17. LB Ryan Shazier (knee) and CB Cortez Allen (knee) were limited during practice, while SS Will Allen (concussion), QB Landry Jones (concussion), FS Mike Mitchell (hip) and LB Sean Spence (hamstring) fully participated in practice.

Footballguys view: The defense is banged up anyway, and not all that effective. The Niners are keeping things short yardage and not throwing deep, but they still match up well against the Steeler defense.

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  Steelers | Wednesday practice report for Week 2    Wed Sep 16, 06:37 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (knee) and LB Ryan Shazier (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 16. CB Brandon Boykin (groin) was limited. SS Will Allen (concussion), QB Landry Jones (concussion), FS Mike Mitchell (hip) and LB Sean Spence (hamstring) were full participants.

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  Steelers | Cortez Allen has knee scope    Tue Jan 6, 12:24 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (knee) had a knee scope a couple weeks back, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.

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  Steelers | Jarvis Jones activated    Sat Dec 6, 04:59 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers LB Jarvis Jones (wrist) was activated from the Active/Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 6. CB Cortez Allen (thumb) was placed on Reserve/Injured.

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  Steelers | Friday injury report    Fri Dec 5, 04:21 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 14. LB James Harrison (knee) is listed as doubtful. DT Steve McLendon (shoulder) is listed as questionable, while CB Cortez Allen (thumb), CB Brice McCain (hamstring), SS Troy Polamalu (illness), LB Ryan Shazier (ankle) and CB Ike Taylor (shoulder) are listed as probable. Gilbert and Harrison did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 5, while the other players fully participated in practice.

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Ryan Shazier player page

  Steelers | Thursday practice report    Thu Dec 4, 06:00 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert (ankle), LB James Harrison (knee), S Troy Polamalu (illness) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 4. CBs Cortez Allen (thumb) and Brice McCain (hamstring), DT Steve McLendon (shoulder), LB Ryan Shazier (ankle) and CB Ivan Taylor (shoulder) participated fully.

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  Steelers | Wednesday practice report    Wed Dec 3, 04:51 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert (ankle), LB James Harrison (knee) and SS Troy Polamalu (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 3. CB Cortez Allen (thumb), CB Brice McCain (hamstring), DT Steve McLendon (shoulder), LB Ryan Shazier (ankle) and CB Ike Taylor (shoulder) fully participated in practice.

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  Steelers | Week 13 Inactives    Sun Nov 30, 11:55 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared CB B.W. Webb, CB Cortez Allen, WR Justin Brown, QB Landry Jones, OT Marcus Gilbert, LB Ryan Shazier, DL Steve McLendon inactive for Week 13.

Footballguys view: Shazier isn't ready to return, but the Steelers do get Ike Taylor and Troy Polamalu back today.

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  Steelers | Friday injury report    Fri Nov 28, 04:39 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (thumb) and DT Steve McLendon (shoulder) have been ruled out for Week 13. OT Marcus Gilbert (ankle) and LB Ryan Shazier (ankle) are listed as questionable, while DT Brett Keisel (non-injury), S Troy Polamalu (non-injury), CB Ike Taylor (forearm) and SS Shamarko Thomas (hamstring) are listed as probable. Gilbert and McLendon did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 28. Allen was limited during practice, while the other players fully participated in practice.

Footballguys view: Polamalu and Taylor will help a struggling secondary, and Shazier could be an infusion of speed to the middle of the defense that will have to deal with Jimmy Graham on Sunday.

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  Steelers | Thursday practice report    Thu Nov 27, 06:43 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert (ankle) and SS Troy Polamalu (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 27. DT Steve McLendon (shoulder), LB Ryan Shazier (ankle) and CB Cortez Allen (thumb) were limited during practice, while DE Brett Keisel (non-injury), CB Ike Taylor (forearm) and SS Shamarko Thomas (hamstring) fully participated in practice.

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  Steelers | Wednesday practice report    Wed Nov 26, 06:58 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DE Brett Keisel (non-injury) and SS Troy Polamalu (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 26. OT Marcus Gilbert (ankle) and DT Steve McLendon (shoulder) were limited during practice, while CB Cortez Allen (thumb), LB Ryan Shazier (ankle), CB Ike Taylor (forearm) and SS Shamarko Thomas (hamstring) fully participated in practice.

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  Steelers | Three questionable to play    Tue Nov 25, 02:37 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (ankle), DT Steve McLendon (shoulder) and CB Cortez Allen (thumb) are all questionable for the team's Week 13 game, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.

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  Steelers | Week 11 injury report    Sat Nov 15, 05:49 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (thumb), DE Brett Keisel (personal), LB Arthur Moats (personal) and FS Ross Ventrone (hamstring) practiced Saturday, Nov. 15, and are probable for Week 11. DT Steve McLendon (shoulder), SS Troy Polamalu (knee), LB Ryan Shazier (ankle), CB Ike Taylor (forearm) and SS Shamarko Thomas (hamstring) are out for Week 11. Taylor and Thomas were limited in practice all week, while McLendon, Polamalu and Shazier missed practice all week.

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  Steelers | Friday practice report    Fri Nov 14, 02:57 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Steve McLendon (shoulder), LB Ryan Shazier (ankle) and SS Troy Polamalu (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 14. CB Cortez Allen (thumb), CB Ike Taylor (forearm) and SS Shamarko Thomas (hamstring) were limited during practice, while DE Brett Keisel (non-injury), LB Arthur Moats (non-injury) and SS Ross Ventrone (hamstring) fully participated in practice.

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  Steelers | Three candidates for extension    Mon Jun 2, 04:12 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert, CB Cortez Allen and PK Shaun Suisham could be candidates for contract extensions leading up to the regular season.

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  Steelers | Top three CBs expected to stay the same    Sun May 25, 08:09 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CBs Ike Taylor, Cortez Allen and William Gay are expected to be the top three cornerbacks again this upcoming season.

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  Steelers | Cortez Allen could receive extension    Tue Feb 4, 08:03 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers may look to sign CB Cortez Allen to a contract extension this offseason, because he is entering the final year of his current contract.

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  Steelers | Three defensive players listed as probable    Fri Sep 27, 03:12 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DE Brett Keisel (hamstring), DT Steve McLendon (hamstring) and CB Cortez Allen (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 27, and are listed as probable for Week 4.

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  Steelers | Three practice in full    Thu Sep 26, 07:01 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (ankle), DE Brett Keisel (hamstring) and DT Steve McLendon (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 26.

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  Steelers | Two take part in practice    Wed Sep 25, 04:36 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Steve McLendon (hamstring) and CB Cortez Allen (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 25.

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  Steelers | Cortez Allen will practice    Tue Sep 24, 12:13 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he expects CB Cortez Allen (ankle) to practice this week and is optimistic he will be available to play in the team's Week 4 game.

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  Steelers | Week 3 Inactives    Sun Sep 22, 07:20 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared C Cody Wallace, CB Cortez Allen, WR Derek Moye, CB Isaiah Green, QB Landry Jones, RB Le'Veon Bell, DL Loni Fangupo inactive for Week 3.

Footballguys view: Bell should be ready to go next week vs. the Vikings by most accounts, but the Steelers running game will likely be one of the worst in the league.

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  Steelers | Cortez Allen ruled out    Fri Sep 20, 04:22 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 20, and has been ruled out for Week 3.

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  Steelers | Cortez Allen does not practice    Thu Sep 19, 07:27 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 19.

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  Steelers | Two miss practice    Wed Sep 18, 06:00 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (ankle) and DE Brett Keisel (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 18.

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  Steelers | Week 2 Inactives    Mon Sep 16, 07:14 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared C Cody Wallace, CB Cortez Allen, CB Curtis Brown, TE Heath Miller, QB Landry Jones, RB Le'Veon Bell, PK Shayne Graham inactive for Week 2.

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  Steelers | Three ruled out    Sat Sep 14, 07:05 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell (foot), TE Heath Miller (knee) and CB Cortez Allen (ankle) have been ruled out for Week 2. Miller was limited during practice Saturday, Sept. 14, while the other two missed practice.

Footballguys view: Without Bell in the lineup we'll see Isaac Redman, Jonathan Dwyer and Felix Jones split touches in the Steelers' backfield. We consider Redman to be a flex play for your fantasy team in Week 2. Dwyer is more of a 'what the heck' flex play this week.

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  Steelers | Cortez Allen misses practice    Fri Sep 13, 02:05 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (ankle) did not practice Friday, Sept. 13.

Footballguys view: Allen is an up and coming corner that the Steelers would miss, but the Bengals don't really rely much on their secondary receivers. The name of the game for the Steelers defense will still be holding down AJ Green.

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