Matt Spaeth

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Height 6'7"

Weight 262

DOB 11/24/1983

College Minnesota

Drafted 3rd Rd 2007 #77 Overall

Released by Steelers

TEFree Agent

Knee

July 21, 2016

Spaeth was released by the Steelers on Thursday.

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The Steelers decided to part ways with the ten-year veteran after he failed his physical, signing free agent rookie tight end Mandel Dixon in his place. According to GM Kevin Colbert, Spaeth "never fully recovered from knee surgery that occurred this offseason, and will not be ready to return to football activities at this time." Combined with the retirement of Heath Miller in February, the Steelers now only have one tight end on their current roster from last season. Spaeth could attract the attention of a team looking to add a veteran presence at tight end, but it could be hard for him to find another opportunity until he is fully healed from his knee surgery.

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Even with the retirement of Heath Miller, Spaeth finds himself in a backup role after the offseason signing of Ladarius Green. Spaeth’s best asset is his ability to block, and with Green and second-year tight end Jesse James on the roster, he's not likely to produce anything of significance as a pass catcher.

Not much of a pass catcher – three receptions in 2014 and 53 receptions in eight NFL seasons – Spaeth fills the role of blocking tight end. Given the limited blocking skills of fifth round draft pick Jesse James, Spaeth should find a spot on the Steelers’ roster, but has limited fantasy upside, even if Heath Miller were to miss significant playing time.

Spaeth missed much of last season due to injury, but figures to serve as the primary backup to tight end Heath Miller in 2014.

Spaeth is likely to serve as the Steelers' No. 2 TE behind Heath Miller.

Spaeth will be used primary as a blocker in 2012.

Spaeth will be used as an extra lineman when taking the field for the Bears, and will offer very little receiving output while concentrating on blocking.

Spaeth will not garner much time on the field as long as Heath Miller remains healthy. The backup tight end recorded just five catches and one touchdown in 2009.

Spaeth will once again backup starting TE Heath Miller in 2009. He grabbed 12 catches for over 100 yards in Weeks 10 and 11 combined when Miller was sidelined with an ankle injury. However, his production with Miller in the lineup is practically nil. He will see the occasional reception now and then, but for the most part has no real fantasy relevance unless Miller misses action.

Spaeth logged just five receptions in 2007, but three were for touchdowns. Standing at 6-7 with nice, soft hands, he should continue to see action at the goal line every now and then and grab the occasional touchdown but has limited value as long as Heath Miller is healthy.

Spaeth was surprisingly drafted in the third round even though players like running back Michael Bush were still available at positions the Steelers appear to lack depth. Spaeth could find the field in multiple tight end sets that new offensive coordinator Bruce Arian favors. He'll likely be a last-choice target behind fellow tight ends Heath Miller and Jerame Tuman. His 6-foot-7 frame could make him an occasional red zone target, even as a rookie.

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