In what could be the pre-cursor to a major move later on this week, the Steelers have reportedly acquired quarterback Byron Leftwich from the Buccaneers in exchange for a seventh round pick in this year’s draft.

Obviously, this doesn’t necessarily indicate one way or another that Pittsburgh will be moving their embattled starter at the position, Ben Roethlisberger, but it certainly lends credence to the idea that he’ll be suspended for a significant portion of the season at the very least.

Leftwich isn’t exactly the best option at quarterback, but considering what they had available prior to this deal, the move to acquire him makes a ton of sense, if only to ensure enough depth headed into the season. Sending a seventh round pick is pretty much a wash, as those players selected in that round typically don’t contribute much outside of special teams.

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