Steelers to start LB Mykal Walker and S Trenton Thompson vs Browns

There will be two new starters on defense this week straight off the practice squad.

When the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns this week, you better keep your program handy because there are going to be some new names in the starting lineup.

With the rash of injuries at linebacker, practice squad inside linebacker Mykal Walker has leapfrogged Mark Robinson and will be in the starting lineup next to Elandon Roberts.

In the secondary, with Keanu Neal hurt, Triston Thompson gets the call from the practice squad to start next to Damontae Kazee. Kazee is starting in place of Minkah Fitzpatrick who stays sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Walker got the call-up after Kwon Alexander suffered a season-ending injury last week. Alexander started last week in replacement of Cole Holcomb, who suffered a season-ending injury the week before.

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