The Steelers have a lot to fit into a short week with a Thursday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium and getting players healthy in a few days isn't an easy thing.
Coach Mike Tomlin already ruled out special teams captain Miles Killebrew, who suffered a 'significant' knee injury in the Steelers win over the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday.
"Obviously, Miles Killebrew's injury is significant," said Tomlin. "And he can be described as out."
Not having Killebrew on Thursday is a blow for the special teams unit, but there is also the next man up approach.
"He's our captain, but you guys know the motto that we live by," said Tomlin. "We can certainly hurt for him as a man and as a teammate and a brother and an individual, but from a football perspectiv