Steelers acquire K Josh Scobee in trade with Jags

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The found a veteran kicker to help plug the hole caused by injuries. NFL Media Insider Ian  Cameron Maybin Jersey Rapoport reported the acquired long-time kicker , per a source informed of the deal. The were in dire straights in the kicking game, especially considering Heinz Field is one of the most difficult stadiums to kick at.  left this weekend's game with a just two weeks after being Kyle Barraclough Jersey  signed following 's . Scobee had been in Jacksonville his entire career, dating back to 2004. Entering his 12th NFL season, the 33-year-old booter has converted 235 of 291 field goals ( Miami Marlins Jersey 80.8 percent). For his career, Scobee has converted 26 of 42 from 50-plus  Justin Bour Jersey yards (61.9 percent), but went just 3 of 6 in 2014 from that distance. The trade means rookie kicker won the job in Jacksonville. The first-year player from Marist has hit 4 of 5 attempts, including a  Bryan Holaday Jersey long of 55 yards in the preseason. The reportedly will send back a late-round pick to the Jags.