1.   Katzenmoyer, who played in the middle for the Buckeyes, will likely be plugged into the weakside linebacker position vacated by Todd Collins.

2.   Steele is contesting sophomores Henry Wallace and Darryl Knight for the starting weakside position.

3.   The much-heralded Steele needed less than two days of practice after arriving late to training camp to claim the starting weakside position.

4.   Denver coach Mike Shanahan also re-signed linebacker John Mobley, who figures to start at the weakside position.