06/29/08 06:41 AM
Steelers cut Davenport
PITTSBURGH — Running back Najeh Davenport was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday after the team couldn’t work out a trade for Willie Parker’s former backup.
Also released were safety Mike Lorello, long snapper Jared Retkofsky and offensive lineman Doug Legursky.
Davenport rushed for a career-high 499 yards and averaged 4.7 yards per carry last season, but was ineffective as a starter in the Steelers’ final two games after Parker broke a leg Dec. 20.
Davenport was held to 25 yards on 16 carries in a 31-29 wild-card playoff loss to Jacksonville after gaining 27 yards on 12 attempts in a season-ending loss at Baltimore.
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