11.   All of them are on the active roster because the injured-reserve slots are full.

12.   Brooks suffered a hamstring injury and was taken off the active roster but remains with the team as an assistant coach.

13.   But keeping that many on the active roster might preclude the retention of any practice-squad players.

14.   But Tomczak, the only Steeler on the active roster who did not get into the game, said earlier that he wished he were the backup cornerback.

15.   Cato replaced Carlos Rogers, who had thumb surgery Thursday, on the active roster Saturday.

16.   Currently, players with five or more years who make the active roster get half of their salary if they are cut.

17.   Earlier in the year, wide receiver Vincent Brisby voiced his discontent when left off the active roster.

18.   Eight Mexican-born players are still on the active rosters, seven more are under major-league contracts and three have been released.

19.   During arbitration discussions, George Nicolau, the arbitrator, advised the Royals they had to restore Lind to the active roster or release him.

20.   Eschmeyer activated Guard Johnny Newman has been placed on the injured list with a strained left hamstring, and center Evan Eschmeyer has replaced him on the active roster.