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  Steelers | Chris Hoke to retire    Wed Jan 25, 03:15 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Chris Hoke has announced he will be retiring from professional football.

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  Steelers | Two land on IR    Thu Dec 8, 04:54 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed DL Chris Hoke (neck) and RB Jonathan Dwyer (foot) on the Injured Reserve Thursday, Dec. 8. LB Mortty Ivy and S Damon Cromartie-Smith were promoted to the active roster in corresponding moves.

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  Steelers | Six players will not play    Wed Dec 7, 03:28 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer (foot), WRs Arnaz Battle (hamstring) and Emmanuel Sanders (foot), DT Chris Hoke (neck) and LBs Chris Carter (hamstring) and LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7, and have been ruled out for Week 14.

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  Steelers | More on Chris Hoke    Tue Dec 6, 09:03 PM

Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers DL Chris Hoke (neck) will have season-ending neck surgery Wednesday, Dec. 14. The injury might be career threatening.

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  Steelers | Chris Hoke to have surgery     Tue Dec 6, 11:58 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers DL Chris Hoke (neck) will have neck surgery, ending his season and perhaps his NFL career. Hoke left the team's Oct. 16 game with what was described as a 'stinger' in his neck. He has not played since.

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  Steelers | Two visiting doctor    Mon Dec 5, 08:34 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Monday, Dec. 5, that RB Jonathan Dwyer (foot) and DL Chris Hoke (neck) visited the doctor due to injuries. Hoke is dealing with the lingering effects of a stinger suffered earlier in the season.

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  Steelers | Week 13 Inactives    Sun Dec 4, 11:46 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Al Woods, WR Arnaz Battle, DL Chris Hoke, LB Chris Carter, QB Dennis Dixon, OT Jamon Meredith, LB Larry Foote inactive for Week 13.

Footballguys view: The Steelers defense is getting healthier, which is bad news for Cedric Benson and Andy Dalton.

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  Steelers | Week 12 Inactives    Sun Nov 27, 07:09 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Al Woods, WR Arnaz Battle, DL Chris Hoke, QB Dennis Dixon, OT Jamon Meredith, LB LaMarr Woodley, LB Stevenson Sylvester inactive for Week 12.

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  Steelers | Week 9 Inactives    Sun Nov 6, 07:03 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Chris Hoke, QB Dennis Dixon, C Doug Legursky, WR Emmanuel Sanders, LB James Farrior, OT Jamon Meredith, LB LaMarr Woodley inactive for Week 9.

Footballguys view: James Harrison is active and he should be fired up.

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  Steelers | Week 8 Inactives    Sun Oct 30, 03:20 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Chris Hoke, QB Dennis Dixon, C Doug Legursky, WR Hines Ward, LB James Farrior, LB James Harrison, LB Jason Worilds inactive for Week 8.

Footballguys view: The Steelers will be without two starting LBs today vs. Tom Brady.

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  Steelers | Four players ruled out    Fri Oct 28, 06:14 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers OG Doug Legursky (toe), DT Chris Hoke (neck) and LBs James Harrison (eye) and Jason Worilds (quadriceps) have been ruled out for Week 8. Legursky and Harrison did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 28, while Hoke and Worilds were limited during practice.

Footballguys view: Lawrence Timmons will remain outside in place of Harrison in a continuing major blow to his IDP value.

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  Steelers | Four miss practice    Thu Oct 27, 03:56 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison (eye), DL Chris Hoke (neck), C Doug Legursky (toe) and WR Hines Ward (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 27.

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  Steelers | Four miss practice    Wed Oct 26, 05:24 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers OG Doug Legursky (toe), DT Chris Hoke (neck) and LBs James Harrison (eye) and Jason Worilds (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 26.

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  Steelers | Four unlikely to play    Tue Oct 25, 01:24 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison (eye), DL Chris Hoke (neck), C Doug Legursky (toe) and LB Jason Worilds (quadriceps) are unlikely to suit up in Week 8 against the New England Patriots. DL Casey Hampton (shoulder) is scheduled to practice Wednesday, Oct. 26.

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  Steelers | Week 7 Inactives    Sun Oct 23, 02:49 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Casey Hampton, DL Chris Hoke, QB Dennis Dixon, C Doug Legursky, LB James Harrison, LB Jason Worilds, RB Jonathan Dwyer inactive for Week 7.

Footballguys view: Mewelde Moore is back, so Dwyer is back to being a healthy scratch. Lawrence Timmons remains outside with Harrison out, which kills his IDP fantasy stock.

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  Steelers | Chris Hoke doubtful    Fri Oct 21, 06:45 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Chris Hoke (neck) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 21, and is listed as doubtful for Week 7.

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  Steelers | Five players miss practice    Thu Oct 20, 03:57 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers OG Doug Legursky (toe), DE Aaron Smith (foot), DTs Casey Hampton (shoulder) and Chris Hoke (neck) and LB James Harrison (eye) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 20.

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  Steelers | Six miss practice    Wed Oct 19, 04:09 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DL Casey Hampton (shoulder), LB James Harrison (eye), DL Chris Hoke (neck), C Doug Legursky (toe), DL Aaron Smith (foot) and WR Hines Ward (undisclosed) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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  Steelers | Steve McLendon could start Week 7    Wed Oct 19, 11:23 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Steve McLendon could start at nose tackle in Week 7 if DTs Casey Hampton (shoulder) and Chris Hoke (shoulder) are not able to play.

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  Steelers | Chris Hoke still hurting    Tue Oct 18, 01:19 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DL Chris Hoke (shoulder) still has weakness in his shoulder after suffering a stinger in Week 6. His status this week is in question.

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  Steelers | Chris Hoke leaves game    Sun Oct 16, 02:07 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Chris Hoke (stinger) suffered a stinger in Week 6 and is considered questionable to return.

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  Steelers | Chris Hoke might start in Week 6    Tue Oct 11, 09:01 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DL Chris Hoke might draw a start at nose tackle in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars if DL Casey Hampton (shoulder) is unable to go.

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  Steelers | Doug Legursky, Ramon Foster remain starters    Tue Oct 11, 01:19 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said OGs Doug Legursky and Ramon Foster will remain the starters at left and right guard respectively, meaning OG Chris Kemoeatu (knee) will likely sit out again in Week 6. DL Ziggy Hood will start at left defensive end with DL Aaron Smith (foot) out and DL Chris Hoke will start at nose tackle if DL Casey Hampton (shoulder) cannot play in Week 6.

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  Steelers | Two candidates to start at NT    Sat Oct 8, 12:31 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Chris Hoke or DL Steve McLendon will start at nose tackle in Week 5, replacing injured DT Casey Hampton (shoulder).

Footballguys view: Chris Johnson vs. the Steelers would usually be a dicey play, but he is set up to go off against the weakened Steelers front seven.

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  Steelers | Chris Hoke re-signs    Mon Aug 1, 11:57 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed free-agent DL Chris Hoke to a one-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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  Steelers | May look to re-sign Chris Hoke    Sat May 14, 04:28 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers may show interest in re-signing impending free-agent DT Chris Hoke this offseason to continue his role as the backup to DT Casey Hampton.

Footballguys view: The Steelers have to give Hampton some relief because of his age, so bringing back Hoke makes a ton of sense.

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  Steelers | Two injured players expect to be ready for Week 6    Thu Oct 7, 01:41 PM

Pittburgh Steelers OG Trai Essex (ankle) and DT Chris Hoke (knee) expected to be ready for the team's Week 6 game, according to Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

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  Steelers | Week 4 Inactives    Sun Oct 3, 11:48 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Chris Hoke, CB Crezdon Butler, WR Emmanuel Sanders, RB Jonathan Dwyer, CB Keenan Lewis, LB Thaddeus Gibson, OT Tony Hills, OT Trai Essex inactive for Week 4.

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  Steelers | Chris Hoke misses practice Friday    Fri Oct 1, 05:57 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DL Chris Hoke (knee) did not practice Friday, Oct. 1, and is out for Week 4.

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  Steelers | Three sit out Thursday    Thu Sep 30, 04:17 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Dennis Dixon (knee), OG Trai Essex (ankle) and DT Chris Hoke (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 30.

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  Steelers | Dennis Dixon, two others miss practice    Wed Sep 29, 05:21 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Dennis Dixon (knee) did not take part in practice Wednesday, Sept. 29. G Trai Essex (ankle) and DT Chris Hoke (knee) also missed practice.

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  Steelers | Chris Hoke out at least two weeks    Mon Sep 27, 03:10 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Chris Hoke (knee) suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament and will miss at least two weeks, report Ed Bouchette and Gene Collier, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

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