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Wide Receiver Rank: #78
Overall: #232
Sweed was the No. 4 option in the Steelers passing attack last season, getting just six receptions all season. But he'll have a shot to be their No. 3 heading into this season, which should get him some more playing time. Sweed is a big target at receiver (6-4) and can stretch the field in a hurry because of his size and speed. He didn't get much work last season, but did drop a few passes when given the chance. So Sweed will need to improve his hands to gain the trust of Ben Roethlisberger.
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Sweed has a future in the Steelers offense, but his numbers won't be too special this season. We like his red-zone potential because of his size, but he'll likely be hit or miss for fantasy teams this season. He might be worth a late-round grab as a No. 4 or 5, though. |
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| Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said it is possible that WR Limas Sweed could be inactive for the team's Week 4 game. |
| Fantasy Impact: Sweed seems to have really fallen out of favor with the Steelers. He isn't worth a roster spot for fantasy teams. |
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| Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Limas Sweed (foot) did some running Tuesday, Sept. 22. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Sweed would practice Wednesday, Sept. 23, but that he might be limited. |
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| Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Limas Sweed (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 18, and will not play in Week 2. |
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| Chuck Finder, of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Limas Sweed got the starting nod Saturday, Aug. 29, because WR Santonio Holmes (back) was held out of the team's preseason game. |
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| Ed Bouchette, of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports if for no other reason than process of elimination, he believes WR Limas Sweed will be the Pittsburgh Steelers No. 3 receiver this year. Bouchette said he does not believe WR Shaun McDonald is physical enough and WR Mike Wallace may not have the experience despite having speed. He notes WR Dallas Baker is a wildcard in the competition. |
| Fantasy Impact: We think Sweed is a good bet to take Nate Washington's role from last season. He'll have some value in a reserve role for fantasy teams. |
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| Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said WR Limas Sweed does not have any edge over the other wide receivers for the No. 3 wide receiver job. |
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| ESPN's James Walker reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Limas Sweed, a second-year player, has made great strides entering this summer. He is making a lot of plays and turning heads during workouts. |
| Fantasy Impact: Sweed is the top candidate to be the No. 3 receiver and could be a nice sleeper for fantasy teams. He has some upside in this role. |
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| The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared FS Anthony Smith, LB Bruce Davis, RB Gary Russell, WR Limas Sweed, DL Orpheus Roye, TE Sean McHugh, OT Tony Hills inactive for Week 1. |
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| Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports several members of the Pittsburgh Steelers believe WR Limas Sweed is pressing too much during the preseason to impress people, which is leading to mistakes. "I think he's pressing so hard to impress everybody. When you start pressing, you start making more mistakes, the mistakes that are routine. Then they end up becoming a problem," WR Hines Ward said. |
| Fantasy Impact: It doesn't look like Sweed is going to do much this season. |
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| Updating a previous report, Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Limas Sweed (cramps) left practice early Wednesday, July 30, because of right leg cramps. |
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