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Steelers place DE Clifton Geathers on IR; sign DE Joe Okafor

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to juggle their roster and are forced to place DE Clifton Geathers on Injured Reserve.

The @Steelers sign DE Joe Okafor from Lamar to replace DE Clifton Geathers, who went on IR. The team's DL depth takes a hit with this one.

— Bob Labriola (@BobLabriola) August 7, 2015

The Pittsburgh Steelers had high hopes for DE Clifton Geathers as veteran depth at the defensive end position. Those hopes were dashed Friday when the team announced they placed the former Eagles and Redskins DE on injured reserve.