After Steelers S Damontae Kazee suffered an ankle injury in last Saturday’s practice, Pittsburgh’s safety room took on some unneeded uncertainty prior to putting the pads on today.
Kazee has been in a walking boot since suffering the injury and has called himself week-to-week, putting his status regarding being ready to start once the regular season gets underway in doubt. On top of Kazee’s injury, S Minkah Fitzpatrick hasn’t been at training camp the last few days due to a personal matter for which HC Mike Tomlin has excused him.
Kazee and Fitzpatrick’s absence has opened the door for other players to get much-needed reps and make an impression on the coaching staff.