Brandon Marshall – Important – Transaction
WR Brandon Marshall was placed on waivers by the Saints Wednesday (Dec. 12).
Kai Forbath – Noteworthy
K Kai Forbath will work out with the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday.The expected workout comes on the heels of coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Tuesday that the Steelers (7-5-1) are “willing to explore options” after kicker Chris Boswell misfired on two field-goal attempts in Sunday’s 24-21 setback to the Oakland Raiders. Forbath was released by the Minnesota Vikings in August in favor of Daniel Carlson, although the rookie was cut a few weeks later after missing three field-goal attempts — including two in overtime — in a 29-29 tie with the Green Bay Packers.
Matthew McCrane – Noteworthy
K Matt McCrane will work out with the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday. The expected workout comes on the heels of coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Tuesday that the Steelers (7-5-1) are “willing to explore options” after kicker Chris Boswell misfired on two field-goal attempts in Sunday’s 24-21 setback to the Oakland Raiders. McCrane has kicked for both the Arizona Cardinals and Oakland Raiders this season, making 5 of 9 field-goal attempts and all eight extra-point tries.