Cedric

Humes

He’s probably fighting for a spot on the practice squad, but any visions of the burly Humes taking over short-yardage duties will have to wait a season, assuming Humes makes the practice squad.

Humes, who lacks speed, was going to be on the practice squad at best.

Humes, a fullback/tailback type from Virginia Tech, should fit in fourth on the Steelers’ depth chart behind FWP, Duce Staley, and Verron Haynes.

Humes, a seventh-round pick out of Virginia Tech who projects as a short-yardage back, is expected to garner interest. Davis needs to brush up on his blocking. Boyd has a future on practice squads.

John Kuhn got called up the 53-man roster, so Humes has another shot on the practice squad.

The enigmatic seventh-rounder suffered an unknown injury in his first day back on the practice team. Carey Davis was signed to take his spot.

He was replaced by DL Shaun Nua. Humes never found the favor of Bill Cowher after poor showings in training camp and the preseason.

Humes, an ’06 seventh-rounder, lacks ideal speed. Arkansas RB Decori Birmingham was also allocated. Davis was a Steelers draftee in 2006.

Humes incurred a minor injury while on Pittsburgh’s taxi squad and was eventually released earlier this season. He’s not likely to make an impact in 2007, as his skill set isn’t much different from that of Brandon Jacobs. The Giants will hunt for a third-down back in the offseason.

Hmm... an oversized running back on the Steelers? Humes, a 227-pounder with 4.68 forty speed, is someone to keep an eye on because of Pittsburgh’s history developing big running backs. They often carry four RBs, so he has a good chance to make the roster.