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Steelers linebacker Frazier out for season with knee injury

The Steelers made a roster move today when they placed six-year veteran linebacker Andre Frazier on the reserve/injured list with a knee injury. Frazier was originally signed by the Steelers as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2005 and then spent time on the team’s active roster in 2005 and again from 2007-09. He also spent time on the Cincinnati Bengals roster in 2006-07.

Frazier is out for the season.

To replace Frazier on the roster, the team signed first-year linebacker Brandon Renkart to a one-year deal.

Renkart (6-2, 245) was originally signed a free agent by the New York Jets in July, 2008 before being waived prior to the start of the regular season. He spent time on the Jets’ practice squad in 2008 and then was released following their 2009 training camp. Renkart spent time on the Arizona Cardinals’ practice during the 2009 season and then was signed to the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad on Dec. 30, 2009. He was recently waived by the Colts.