Coming out of Friday’s preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Pittsburgh Steelers were a bit banged up overall.
Linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski, cornerback Duke Dawson and linebacker Chappelle Russell were all injured in Friday night’s game and were being evaluated after the game, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
Russell left the game in the first half with a knee injury, while Kwiatkoski left with a shoulder injury in the second half. Neither Russell or Kwiatkoski are practicing on Sunday. Russell was waived/injured Sunday and the Steelers signed former Indianapolis Colts linebacker and special teams piece Forrest Rhyne.