Sean Spence had 'unknown injury'

Colbert said there is still no timetable for the possible return of inside linebacker Sean Spence, whose rookie season ended after multiple ligament tears in his knee in the preseason.

Colbert said Spence, a third-round pick, is progressing and doing everything doctors and trainers have asked him to do. But the injury is so severe -- Colbert referred to it as "an unknown injury" -- there is some question if Spence will be able to come back, not when.

"He's not recovered yet and, quite honestly, we have to keep our fingers crossed," Colbert said.

"We just hold out hope Sean can have a successful recovery and be a Steeler.


(post-gazzette.com)