The Steelers made a surprising move ahead of the Bengals game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced a surprise inactive status for their Week 12 game against the Bengals.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared six players inactive for their Week 12 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals, including quarterback Mason Rudolph, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, defensive tackle Montravius Adams, offensive tackle Dylan Cook, running back Anthony McFarland, and linebacker Blake Martinez.
Pittsburgh Steelers will make running back McFarland inactive for Week 12 due to an injury, replacing him with Godwin Igwebuike for kick return duties. Fitzpatrick will miss his fourth game due to a hamstring injury, and head coach Mike Tomlin said he is “fighting” to return to the field. Igwebuike is expected to take over kick return duties.
Adams will miss his third game due to an ankle injury, but the Steelers have received positive news for their defensive tackle. He made his first return in practice this week. Rudolph will be the team’s third quarterback, but cannot enter unless Pickett and Trubisky are unavailable. Martinez, a veteran linebacker, will wait another week before making his Steelers debut after only a few days of practice.
Pittsburgh has promoted Tariq Carpenter from the practice squad, who has played in the last two games and contributed on special teams. Jaylen Warren has taken over the Steelers offense, following Bengals’ QB change before the game.
Pittsburgh has elevated Tariq Carpenter from the practice squad and has played in the last two games, contributing on special teams. Jaylen Warren has taken over as the Steelers’ offense coach, while Noah, a Scranton native, is the publisher for Inside the Panthers and All Steelers and hosts All Steelers Talk. Noah’s experience in the Pittsburgh sports scene is highly anticipated.
