The hits just keep on coming for the Pittsburgh Steelers edge rushers. The Steelers announced on October 12 that they placed defensive end DeMarvin Leal on injured reserve.
Leal will miss at least the next four games. He will join fellow Steelers edge rushers Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig on the sideline during Week 6.
Although Highsmith and Herbig are not on injured reserve, the Steelers have already ruled out both edge rushers for the October 13 matchup versus the Las Vegas Raiders.
Highsmith has been dealing with a groin injury since exiting in Week 3. He hasn’t played since then. Herbig left Week 5 because of a hamstring issue.
In need of bolstering its edge rushing depth behind star T.J. Watt, the Steelers signed Ade Ogundeji from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on October 12. The team has also promoted outside linebacker Eku Leota from the practice squad for Week 6.
The Steelers announced on October 12 that they will elevate both Leota and running back Jonathan Ward from the practice squad.
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