WR Wallace remains a no-show with Steelers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Wallace’s corner locker at the Steelers’ facility sat quietly, as neat as it has throughout training camp.

Shoes were lined up methodically along the bottom, jerseys and other clothing hung on a rod, a cap sat on the top shelf and the team helmet hung on its customary hook.

Many of Mike Wallace’s belongings. Just no Mike Wallace.

Despite reports and heavy speculation the holdout receiver would report to the Steelers (No. 7 in AP Pro32) on Monday, Wallace was not there.

High school teammate and Steelers cornerback Keenan Lewis said Wallace would arrive Tuesday, however. So, the drama continues to build. Officially, Wallace, coach Mike Tomlin and the organization aren’t talking, but teammates openly discussed the pending arrival.

Rookie guard David DeCastro was at the facility, took part in meetings and hung with teammates. But the Steelers’ first-round pick was in crutches after sustaining a potentially severe knee injury during Saturday’s preseason game. He will undergo surgery Wednesday.

Pittsburgh concludes the preseason by hosting Carolina Thursday.

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