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Weslye Saunders | Tight End

Team: Indianapolis Colts
Age / DOB:  (24) / 1/16/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 270
College: South Carolina
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Colts claimed TE Weslye Saunders off waivers from the Steelers.
LB Jerry Brown was waived in a corresponding roster move. Suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the league's PED policy, Saunders was waived immediately upon being reinstated. Saunders' release came as a surprise to the Pittsburgh media, so it's possible he'll stick in Indy. Primarily a blocker, Saunders notched just four catches in 16 games last season. Tue, Oct 16, 2012 08:41:00 PM

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Weslye Saunders - TE - Colts

Steelers waived TE Weslye Saunders.

Saunders was coming off a four-game suspension after violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances. The Steelers will stick with David Paulson and Leonard Pope behind starter Heath Miller. The 23-year-old Saunders is known more for his blocking.
Source: Mark Kaboly on Twitter
Fri, Oct 12, 2012 04:15:00 PM
Weslye Saunders - TE - Colts

NFL suspended TE Weslye Saunders four games for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances.

Saunders' resume was a red flag-filled mess coming out of South Carolina last year, and was ultimately the reason he went undrafted. He's now in trouble again. An oft-used blocker after making the Steelers out of training camp, Saunders played about 15 snaps a game and held his own in pass protection. The 23-year-old only caught four passes for 29 yards and a touchdown.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 12:24:00 AM
Weslye Saunders - TE - Colts

Former NFL scout Russ Lande of the Sporting News believes undrafted rookie TE Weslye Saunders fits with the Steelers "perfectly."

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ed Bouchette confirms the Steelers "like Saunders but he has a lot to learn." Listed at 6'6/273 with outstanding athleticism, Saunders looks like former Steelers Pro Bowler Eric Green coming off the bus. Saunders' below-average college production and character concerns are red flags, but he landed in a rock-solid organization with an excellent coaching staff. He's merely a developmental project at this point.
Source: Russ Lande on Twitter
Fri, Aug 5, 2011 11:41:00 PM
Weslye Saunders - TE - Colts

South Carolina TE Weslye Saunders will undergo surgery to repair the stress fracture in his left foot on Friday.

Saunders put off the procedure in order to work out at the Gamecocks' Wednesday Pro Day, and was able to run a forty-yard dash as well as perform position drills (ala Julio Jones). Unfortunately, Saunders is not nearly as highly rated as the Alabama wide receiver. Due to myriad off-field concerns and now the injury, we're not even sure Saunders will be drafted.
Source: Associated Press
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 05:38:00 PM
Weslye Saunders - TE - Colts

South Carolina TE Weslye Saunders has opted against surgery to repair the stress fracture in his foot.

Saunders' injury is similar to that of Alabama WR Julio Jones, but he's going the rehab route instead. Though his recovery is expected to last through May, he's fully expected to participate in South Carolina's March 30 Pro Day.
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Fri, Mar 18, 2011 08:41:00 AM
Weslye Saunders - TE - Colts

South Carolina TE Weslye Saunders is out for the Combine after being diagnosed with a broken left foot in medicals.

It sounds like something that might require surgery. Add health red flags to Saunders' below-average college production and numerous character concerns, and he may struggle to be drafted in April. Pro Football Weekly's Nolan Nawrocki was already of the belief that Saunders deserves a free agent grade.
Sat, Feb 26, 2011 01:49:00 PM
Weslye Saunders - TE - Colts

South Carolina TE Weslye Saunders has been declared eligible for the 2011 draft, the NFL announced Monday.

It's big news for the mammoth tight end, who is ranked fifth among draft-eligibles at his position by both Mel Kiper and Todd McShay. Saunders' agent previously botched paperwork that would've made him eligible for only the Supplemental Draft. However, PFW draft analyst Nolan Nawrocki predicts that Saunders' off-field concerns will prevent him from being selected.
Source: Pro Football Weekly
Mon, Feb 14, 2011 04:47:00 PM
Weslye Saunders - TE - Colts

South Carolina TE Weslye Saunders is ineligible for April's NFL draft after his agent botched paperwork to petition for "special eligibility."

He's also ineligible for the Combine. Listed at 6'6/273 with outstanding athleticism, Saunders began the 2010 season as Mel Kiper's No. 2 draft-eligible tight end before missing the season for violating team and NCAA rules. Unlike UNC DT Marvin Austin and DE Robert Quinn, Saunders' agent didn't file the right paperwork. He'll try for the Supplemental Draft this summer.
Source: National Football Post
Fri, Feb 4, 2011 01:03:00 PM

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