Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without their special teams captain, Miles Killebrew, in their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals, due to a serious knee injury. Killebrew is on injured reserve, and the team will replace his role with multiple players. Despite this setback, the Steelers expect starting safety Deshaun Elliott to play.
Key Facts
- The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.
- Miles Killebrew, a special teams captain, suffered a serious knee injury in Week 6.
- Killebrew has been with the Steelers for five years and is a key player on special teams.
- He has been placed on injured reserve and won't play against the Bengals.
- Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin described Killebrew's knee injury as "significant."
- The team will use multiple players to fill Killebrew's role on special teams.
- Starting safety Deshaun Elliott will be available to play despite previous concerns.
