Steelers' Week 6 vs. Browns: A Tale of Injuries and Opportunities
The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for their Week 6 showdown with the Cleveland Browns, but they'll be without the services of wide receiver Calvin Austin III, who was ruled out on Friday due to a shoulder injury. This injury marks a setback for Austin, who has been a key player for the team.
With Austin's absence, the spotlight shines on other receivers like Roman Wilson and Scotty Miller, who are poised to step up and fill the void. Coach Mike Tomlin expressed his excitement about the team's ability to adapt and rise to the challenge, stating, 'It's about the elevational roles of guys like Roman Wilson and Scotty Miller... I think that's one of the beautiful things of the journey that is a season.'
Scotty Miller, a veteran player, is ready to embrace the opportunity, saying, 'You never know when those opportunities are going to come, but you better be ready for them when they come your way.' Despite not having any receptions so far this season, Miller is determined to turn things around quickly.
Miller's experience in similar situations in the past gives him an edge. He reflects on his time in Tampa and Atlanta, where he faced similar challenges. 'You've got to be ready,' he emphasizes, 'That's how you get more opportunities.'
To bolster their receiving corps, the Steelers have signed Ke'Shawn Williams from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Williams, an undrafted free agent, brings valuable experience to the team, having played in 59 games during his college career, including 11 starts. He accumulated 2,640 all-purpose yards, with 1,833 of those yards coming through the air.
The full list of inactives for both teams is as follows:
Steelers Inactives:
- No. 19 WR Calvin Austin III
- No. 21 S Chuck Clark
- No. 71 G Andrus Peat
- No. 91 DL Logan Lee
- No. 98 DE DeMarvin Leal
Browns Inactives:
- No. 20 CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse
- No. 35 RB Raheim Sanders
- No. 51 DT Mike Hall Jr.
- No. 64 T Thayer Munford Jr.
- No. 70 G Zak Zinter
- No. 71 T Cornelius Lucas
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