Last Updated: November 18, 2023, 02:30 IST
PITTSBURGH: The Pittsburgh Steelers can be with out beginning safeties Minkah Fitzpatrick and Keanu Neal for the sport at Cleveland on Sunday.
Fitzpatrick will miss a 3rd straight recreation with a hamstring damage that occurred in a loss to Jacksonville on Oct. 29. Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin initially indicated there was an opportunity Fitzpatrick can be obtainable for final Sunday’s win over Green Bay. Fitzpatrick, nevertheless, nonetheless has but to observe since getting harm.
Damontae Kazee will make a 3rd consecutive begin rather than Fitzpatrick.
Neal will sit as a consequence of a rib damage sustained on the finish of a fourth-quarter interception in opposition to the Packers. Trenton Thompson, who joined the Steelers throughout coaching camp and was elevated off the observe squad final week, will make his first NFL begin with Neal out.
Steelers defensive sort out Montravius Adams will miss a second straight recreation with an ankle damage. Rookie Keeanu Benton will probably begin with Adams unavailable.
Tight finish Pat Freiermuth, activated off injured reserve Wednesday, is questionable. Freiermuth hasn’t performed since injuring his hamstring in a loss to Houston on Oct. 1.
Veteran defensive finish Cam Heyward, who returned from a torn groin muscle final week, is predicted to play regardless of lacking a day of observe and being restricted in two others.
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