Offensive lineman Matt Feiler was placed on injured reserve, and former Colts EDGE Cassius Marsh was added to the active roster.
Steelers offensive lineman Matt Feiler, who has been playing at left guard since the season began, was placed on injured reserve on Monday. He suffered a torn pectoral early in the Buffalo Bills matchup.
It’s next man up (and then some) for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers’ worst fears were confirmed Thursday morning. Further tests conducted revealed a torn ACL for Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree.
It was crushing for the fourth-year linebacker who was enjoying a stellar season with eight sacks in 11 games. Not only because he was an integral part of a team with Super Bowl aspirations, but it’s all but confirmed to be his last season with Pittsburgh.
There’s no time to dwell on Dupree, though. The show must go on. How will they do it?
Alex Highsmith
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The Steelers tagged Bud Dupree in March, knowing full well they could not afford to keep him beyond 2020. Depth at the outside linebacker position became an immediate need for Pittsburgh.
Spelling Dupree, Highsmith has 361 snaps (63 run, 59 pash rush, 19 coverage) and contributed one sack, 14 tackles (3 for loss), and a quarterback hit.
In Week 8 versus the Baltimore Ravens, Highsmith came up with a huge interception early in the third quarter. The pick led to an Eric Ebron touchdown, which brought the Steelers within three points of the Ravens, 14-17.
Jayrone Elliott
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During training camp in August, the Steelers signed Elliott, who was with the team in 2019. In five games and 22 defensive snaps, Elliott logged two tackles. His use was primarily on special teams, though, where he’s appeared in three games this season.
Vince Williams/Mike Hilton
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As Steelers Wire’s own Curt Popejoy pointed out earlier, it’ll take a village to replace Dupree’s production. Expect inside linebacker Vince Williams and cornerback Mike Hilton to pick up the slack when needed — which will likely be often.
Bush is officially done for the season after tearing his ACL versus the Browns on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Friday that second-year linebacker Devin Bush has been placed on injured reserve. He tore his ACL on a non-contact play in Sunday’s clash with the Browns.
“I just want to send out my thoughts and prayers to Devin [Bush] and his family and everything he’s going through right now,” Ben Roethlisberger told Steelers reporters after Sunday’s game. “It just makes you sick when someone, a young player, skilled like that, gets hurt.”
We have made several roster moves:
▪️ Released P Dustin Colquitt ▪️ Placed LB Devin Bush on the Reserve/Injured List ▪️ Promoted DE Henry Mondeaux to the 53-man roster ▪️ Signed LB Ray Wilborn to the practice squad@BordasLawhttps://t.co/fyEw5vzp8W
It appears that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin plans to address the Bush’s void internally with a combination of the reserve inside linebackers. Robert Spillane was named the starter on Wednesday. The third-year player entered Sunday’s game and logged six tackles, including one for a six-yard loss.
Steelers practice has come to a close for Wednesday and they’ve provided updates on injuries.
According to the Steelers injury report, wide receiver Diontae Johnson was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
Johnson suffered the injury after a direct blow to the back in the Steelers-Eagles Week 5 matchup.
Like most receivers not named Chase Claypool, Diontae has been limited to 147 yards and a touchdown. He has 15 receptions on 24 targets for a completion percentage of 62.5, according to Pro Football Focus.
The Steelers will need every possible offensive weapon they can get when they take on the 5-0 Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on Sunday.
Per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, Steelers linebacker and AFC Defensive Player of the Month T.J. Watt sat out Thursday’s practice with a knee injury. The extent of the injury is unknown.
Watt practiced fully on Wednesday; hopefully, missing practice was just a precautionary measure and nothing serious.
No surprises otherwise with safety Marcus Allen and fullback Derek Watt doubtful for Sunday’s matchup versus the Philadelphia Eagles.
