Steelers Sign Leftwich

Byron Leftwich was signed to replace injured backup QB Charlie Batch. Batch broke his collarbone in the first preseason game and is likely to miss a 4-6 weeks. Leftwich came into the league with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but played for the Atlanta Falcons last season. He struggled in his final season in Jacksonville, eventually giving way to David Garrard taking over his starting position. In Atlanta he did not fare much better. He is an average starting QB, but should be a solid backup.