The Pittsburgh Steelers are rolling into their Paris game against the Saints with two key starters officially sidelined and a major roster move making waves right before kickoff. With practice getting cancelled due to weather on Friday, their final injury report is an estimation, but it still packs a punch for their European clash.
Injuries Mounting as Two Starters Sit
Right off the bat, wide receiver Ben Skowronek is a no-go, still battling that calf injury. That’s a huge blow for their offensive game plan, especially when you are across the pond. Adding to the headache, cornerback Brandin Echols is also officially out with a hamstring injury. Losing two starters like that, particularly on both sides of the ball, is never easy. And the injury report does not stop there: running back Rico Dowdle is listed as questionable. He has been dealing with a dislocated toe, and now a knee injury popped up this week. Talk about bad luck, right?
Veterans Step Up, But a Roster Shake-Up Raises Eyebrows
It is not all bad news, though. Some big names who had been on the injury report earlier in the week are cleared to play. Jalen Ramsey, who has been toughing it out with a wrist injury since Week 1, is ready to go. And get this: defensive stalwarts Alex Highsmith, T.J. Watt, and Cam Hayward are all suiting up, which is a huge relief for that defense. However, there is a head-scratcher: safety DeShon Elliott is still listed as questionable, even though he was a full participant all week in practice. To make things even more interesting, the Steelers just released safety Rayshawn Jenkins. You have to wonder what that means for Elliott’s status and the safety depth heading into this game.
This game against the Saints in Paris is massive for the Steelers as they look to build on their standing in the AFC. Every game counts, and these injury updates and roster moves show just how much is on the line. It is going to be a wild one!
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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