According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, nose tackle Casey Hampton and tackle Max Starks suffered ACL injuries during Sunday’s loss to the Broncos. Defensive lineman Brett Kiesel suffered a severe groin injury as well. All three players will be evaluated and might be forced to under go offseason surgery.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin also indicated that center Maurkice Pouncey may also need to undergo surgery after dealing with a lingering ankle injury at the end of the season.
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