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The Oakland Raiders worked out free-agent QB Troy Smith (Steelers) Wednesday, April 10.
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Free-agent QB Troy Smith (Steelers) said he will continue to search for an NFL team, even if his future looks uncertain at this point. Smith was recently released by the Pittsburgh Steelers. 'We'll just keep plugging and plugging,' Smith said.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have released QB Troy Smith.
Fantasy Impact: That was quick. He might have a hard time finding work after not playing all last season.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed free-agent QB Troy Smith (49ers). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Fantasy Impact: He could be the top backup in Pittsburgh if all goes well.
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The Miami Dolphins worked out free-agent QB Troy Smith (49ers) but decided not to sign him.
Fantasy Impact: Smith is running out of options a bit. He might need an injury to occur to find work.
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The San Francisco 49ers are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent QB Troy Smith this offseason, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com.
Fantasy Impact: Smith made plays at times during his starts, but the 49ers seem to want to go an entirely different direction at quarterback in 2011.
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The San Francisco 49ers apparently do not see re-signing impending free-agent QB Troy Smith as a high priority this offseason, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com.
Fantasy Impact: Smith played alright for the 49ers, so it is a bit of a surprise to see them just let him go without much of a fight.
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San Francisco 49ers QB Troy Smith will be the team's starting quarterback in Week 16, a source told Jason La Canfora, of NFL Network.
Fantasy Impact: This disputes some early reports from the week, but it isn't a surprise. Smith torched the Rams his first meeting with him. Either way, we would expect Smith to be on a short leash.
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary said QB Troy Smith will start in the team's Week 12 game, reports CSNBayArea.com's Matt Maiocco.
Fantasy Impact: Smith gets one more crack at it, but should be on a short leash.
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Smith had his struggles his third start of the season Week 11. He finished with just 148-passing yards and was intercepted. He failed to lead the 49ers to a touchdown. His hold on the starter's job could be tenuous.