Marvel out for year?

PFT is reporting Marvel Smith could undergo back surgery and miss the rest of the year. This report must be taken with a grain of salt since PFT posts many rumors (remember when the Steelers signed both Leftwich and Culpepper), but it is intriguing nonetheless.

We’re told that Steelers tackle Marvel Smith, who hasn’t played since October 5 at Jacksonville, currently is expected to undergo back surgery, and he will miss the rest of the year.