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Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh protects former Karl Joseph, 3 others for Week 10

The Steelers protected three players, including Karl Joseph, for their Week 10 matchup with the Lions.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m. Teams that play on Mondays designated players each Wednesday.

The Steelers protected safety Karl Joseph, tight end Kevin Rader and wide receivers Anthony Miller and Steve Sims. These four are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

With Chase Claypool designated week-to-week with a toe injury, Miller or Sims could be elevated and appear in their first Steelers game versus the Lions.

The Pittsburgh Steelers host the winless Detroit Lions on Sunday.

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Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh protects former Karl Joseph, 2 others for Week 9

The Steelers protected three players, including Karl Joseph, for their Week 9 brawl with the Bears.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Pittsburgh protected defensemen Karl Joseph, wide receiver Anthony Miller and tight end Kevin Rader. These three are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

Missing from the usual practice squad lineup is defensive lineman Taco Charlton who was elevated to the 53-man roster after the Melvin Ingram trade.

This week, the Steelers host the 3-5 Chicago Bears.

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Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh protects former Browns DB Karl Joseph, 3 others for Week 8

The Steelers protected four players, including former Browns DB Karl Joseph, for their Week 8 brawl with Cleveland.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m.

For the second week, the Steelers protected defensemen Karl Joseph and Taco Charlton, along with wide receivers Anthony Miller and Steven Sims. These four are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

This week, Pittsburgh travels to Cleveland to take on the Browns on Halloween.

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Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh’s protects 4 PS players for Week 6

Here are the four players the Pittsburgh Steelers protected for their Week 6 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m.

For the fourth straight week, the Steelers protected defensemen Karl Joseph and Taco Charlton. Newly-signed wide receiver Anthony Miller was also protected, along with fellow pass-catcher Steven Sims. These four are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

This week, Pittsburgh plays host to the 2-3 Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football.

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Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh’s protects 4 PS players for Week 5

Here are the four players the Pittsburgh Steelers protected for their Week 5 matchup with the Denver Broncos.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m.

For the third straight week, the Steelers protected former Cleveland Browns defensive back Karl Joseph and defensive lineman Taco Charlton. Wide receiver Cody White and tackle Chaz Green were also protected. These four are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

Pittsburgh plays host to the 3-1 Denver Broncos on Sunday at 1 p.m. eastern.

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Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh’s protects 3 PS players for Week 4

Here are the three players the Pittsburgh Steelers protected for their Week 4 matchup with the Green Bay Packers.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m.

For the second straight week, the Steelers protected former Raiders defensive back Karl Joseph, defensive lineman Taco Charlton and running back Jaylen Samuels. These three are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

Pittsburgh heads northwest for their rumble with the 2-1 Green Bay Packers this Sunday, Oct. 3 at 4:25 eastern.

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Steelers practice squad: Taco Charlton, Karl Joseph among Pittsburgh’s protections for Week 3

Taco Charlton, Karl Joseph are among the 4 Steelers PS protections this week.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m.

The Steelers protected former Raiders defensive back Karl Joseph and newly-signed defensive end Taco Charlton. Running back Jaylen Samuels and linebacker Derrek Tuszka round out Week 3 protections. These four are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

Pittsburgh welcomes the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals for its second consecutive home game this Sunday, Sept. 26.

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Steelers practice squad: Karl Joseph among Pittsburgh’s 4 protections for Week 2

Former Raiders safety Karl Joseph was among the 4 Steelers PS protections this week.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m.

The Steelers protected former Raiders defensive back Karl Joseph for the first time since joining the practice squad in early September. Protected for the second week are tight end Kevin Rader, running back Jaylen Samuels and defensive end Henry Mondeaux. These four are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

Pittsburgh welcomes the Las Vegas Raiders to Heinz Field for its 2021 season home opener this Sunday, Sept. 19.

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