CLEVELAND -- The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without two key special teamers the rest of the season.
Receiver/returner Ryan Switzer and fullback Roosevelt Nix were placed on injured reserve on Thursday afternoon. Nix has battled a knee injury all season, while Switzer hurt his back against the Los Angeles Rams. Both were already ruled out for Thursday's game in Cleveland.
With Switzer out, rookie Diontae Johnson becomes the team's primary punt returner, though Cameron Sutton could also be mixed in. Primarily used in isolated situations this season, Johnson was a prolific punt returner at Toledo, including an 87-yard touchdown.