The Steelers go into today's game once again missing key components on their defense.

Cornerback Darius Slay and linebackers Alex Highsmith and Cole Holcomb are all inactive after being ruled out on Friday.

Slay is still in the concussion protocol after leaving last Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

With Slay out, look for several players to be called upon, including James Pierre.

"He's a true pro," said defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. "I remember James was a COVID guy. Got here, just got him in camp. All he did when he got here, he'd make a play, make a play. We tried to elevate him earlier, he struggled a little bit.

"Because of the way he works and the way he approaches things, that wasn't a setback for him. I think that's why you see when we put him into games no

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