STEELERS CUT CEDRICK

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Hours After Arrest, Steelers Cut Cedrick Wilson
Published 3/20/2008 by Michael David Smith at FanHouse
... The team announced in a brief statement that it had terminated Wilson's contract, and although they didn't give any reason, obviously, the reason is that they don't think his production on the field justifies the headaches he creates off the field. The NFL's Standard Player Contract says a player can be terminated "if Player has engaged in personal conduct reasonably judged by Club to adversely affect or reflect on Club." ...

Cedrick Wilson Punches Girlfriend, Gets Released
Published 3/20/2008 by mondesishouse at Mondesishouse.com
... In the wake of this development, the Steelers acted swiftly, releasing the wide receiver this morning. Eleven days ago, LB James Harrison, the team's 2007 MVP, was arrested for hitting his girlfriend, but he remains on the roster. Pro Football Talk brought up the possbility of a double-standard, something a lot of people will be saying today. ...

Cedrick Wilson Released. No Double Standard
Published 3/20/2008 by tecmo at Pittsburgh Sports and Mini Ponies
Cedrick Wilson was just released, following an incident with his girlfriend. Yes, the same girlfriend involved in this past January's armed-standoff. Ced was charged with striking her in the face. But wait, wasn't James Harrison arrested for the same offense...but he's still on the roster? PFT and Mondesi's House discuss a possible double standard. Horse Shit. To this point, the Harrison incident was isolated. The man hadn't been in the news for similar disturbances. Ced, well, there seems to be more to his ...

Media Wake Up Call
Published 3/20/2008 by Doubt About It at Doubt About It
... post is that while its appropriate for you to expect us to write something about these stories, just because we don't doesn't mean we are intentionally ignoring them. It could also be due to our tendency to focus on stories that have some sort of humor, and there is nothing funny about what either of these guys did. The Wilson incident seems to be picking up steam as I write this though, mostly because he was cut. The PG, Mondesi's House, The Trib, and Pro Football Talk all have something on it. ...