The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without a key member of their defense tonight. Linebacker Robert Spillane who was listed a questionable for tonight’s AFC match up will not be able to play.
Spillane has a back injury that limited him in practice this week. It was originally believed that Spillane would be able to play through the injury but that won’t be the case.
Replacing him will be rookie Mark Robinson who will be active for only the second time this year. It isn’t likely that Robinson will see any playing time outside of special teams, though.
Wide receiver Miles Boykin, running back Jaylen Warren, and cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon will all miss the game because of injuries. Quarterback Mason Rudolph, guard Kendrick Green, and cornerback Josh Jackson are also inactive tonight.
With Boykin and Warren out the Steelers have elevated wide receiver Cody White , and running back Anthony McFarland Jr to the active roster from the practice squad. Both will be returned to the practice squad following the game.
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