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Steelers place LB Kwon Alexander on IR, make practice squad moves

The Steelers announced a number of roster moves on Tuesday. The team placed linebacker Kwon Alexander on injured reserve following an Achilles injury he suffered in the Steelers’ win against the Packers on Sunday. Pittsburgh also released guard Joey Fisher and tight end Scotty Washington from their practice squad.

Besides their losses, the Steelers also scouted potential additions on Tuesday. Per NFL insider Aaron Wilson, Pittsburgh worked out tight ends Ben Mason and John Samuel Shenker.

#Steelers worked out Ben Mason and John Samuel Shenker

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 15, 2023

After placing Alexander on IR and releasing nose tackle Breiden Fehoko on Monday, the Steelers now have two open spots on their 53-man roster.