Ventrone (hamstring) and the Steelers have reached an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ventrone was initially placed on the Steelers' waived/injured list, but the team will ultimately cut ties with the veteran defensive back. Ventrone recorded two tackles on special teams for the Patriots in 2015.

The Steelers placed Ventrone (hamstring) on the waived/injured list Sunday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ventrone was previously listed as Pittsburgh's backup free safety. If he clears waivers, he will most likely land on the team's injured reserve list.

Ventrone left Friday's preseason game with a right hamstring injury, Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

EDGE Analysis

It is unclear how serious Ventrone's hamstring injury is. There will likely be more updates on the safety's status in the near future. He is currently listed on the Steelers depth chart as the backup free safety.

Ventrone finished the regular season with three tackles (two solo).

EDGE Analysis

Just as he had in 2014, Ventrone's only playing time was on special teams in 2015. He has no fantasy value at this time.

Ventrone had one tackle (solo) in Pittsburgh's 27-17 win over Cincinnati on Sunday night. Predominantly a special teams player, Ventrone finished the season with seven tackles.

Steelers waived or released S Ross Ventrone, LB Brian Rolle, TE Jamie McCoy, CB Josh Victorian, DE Brian Arnfelt and LB Alan Baxter. Most famous for yo-yoing on and off the Patriots' 53-man roster, Ventrone will look for special teams work.

Steelers signed S Ross Ventrone, OT Joe Long, OG Justin Cheadle, WR Derek Moye, WR Bert Reed and CB Isaiah Green to reserve/future contracts. Most famous for being yo-yoed off and on the Patriots' 53-man roster in 2011, Ventrone didn't appear in a game this season. He's unlikely to do so in 2013.

Patriots waived S Ross Ventrone with an injury settlement. It clears the way for Ventrone to begin the year on the practice squad. Ventrone was waived and re-signed an astonishing five times in 2011.

Patriots DB Ross Ventrone is expected to open the year on the practice squad for the third straight season. Ventrone is famous for being released and re-signed by the Patriots several times last year, and was moved off the active roster for the regular-season finale, likely in order to maintain his practice squad eligibility. Undersized for an NFL safety, Ventrone's value is entirely dependent on his ability to contribute on special teams.

Patriots signed S Ross Ventrone, WR Britt Davis, OT Matt Kopa, DE Aaron Lavarias, LB Markell Carter, and LB Mike Rivera to reserve/futures contracts. The Pat essentially re-signed their practice squad with an invitation to offseason workouts and training camp. Ventrone was the ultimate roster yo-yo in 2011 while Carter's contract was doubled to keep him away from a poacher in December.