The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that the starters who are sitting out this week to rest ahead of the playoffs did not travel with the team. This means quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, defensive lineman Cam Heyward, center Maurkice Pouncey and linebacker T.J.

Who is resting for the Steelers?

Watt, Cam Heyward, in addition to Ben Roethlisberger, Week 17 against Cleveland.

Why are Steelers resting players?

It makes plenty of sense for the Steelers to rest players, since losing Bud Dupree and Devin Bush to season ending injury's. They have no need to play important players in a game that doesn't matter a whole lot for them.

How many starters are out for Pittsburgh?

The Steelers are out four players due to injury: receiver Chase Claypool, right tackle Chukwuma Okorafor, offensive lineman Rashad Coward, defensive tackle Carlos Davis. Claypool and Okorafor are not only contributors but starters for the team, leaving the Pittsburgh offense a little empty-handed coming into the game.

Who is Pittsburgh's backup running back?

Friday night the Pittsburgh Steelers saw the return of running back Benny Snell Jr. Snell has been the Steelers backup running back for the last two seasons and going into training camp was the clubhouse leader to do it again.

Should The Pittsburgh Steelers Rest Their Starters?

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Is Derek Watt related to TJ Watt?

Derek John Watt (born November 7, 1992) is an American football fullback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). ... Watt, and his younger brother is Steelers teammate T. J. Watt.

Is TJ Watt hurt?

Watt Assesses His Health After Returning From Groin Injury: 'I Felt Good Enough To Play' The Pittsburgh Steelers defense got a significant boost with the return of their two starting outside linebackers, T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, both of whom had to sit out last week's game with groin injuries.

Who did Steelers sit vs Browns?

Steelers to sit QB Ben Roethlisberger vs. Browns; Mason Rudolph will start. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced on Tuesday that backup quarterback Mason Rudolph will start against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Is TJ Watt playing against the Browns?

Watt will not play against the Browns on Sunday, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Who did Steelers sit for Browns game?

Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger to sit, Mason Rudolph to start against Cleveland Browns.

Who is resting their starters in Week 17?

The Packers, after resting starters in Week 17, famously flamed out in the playoffs by losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants in their first playoff game. Did the Packers lose because of rest, or were there other factors at play?

Is Roethlisberger injured?

Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Roethlisberger is dealing with a hip injury a week after suffering a left pectoral injury. The 39-year-old quarterback addressed the situation, saying he's definitively dealing with pain. "It's pretty sore," Roethlisberger said.

Who is TJ Watt's girlfriend?

Watt and former Wisconsin All-American soccer player Dani Rhodes are engaged. Two of Waukesha County's most accomplished athletes in recent memory are going to tie the knot. Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt and former Wisconsin Badgers All-American soccer player Dani Rhodes have announced their engagement.

What happened JJ Watt?

Watt suffered the following injuries in the second half of the Cardinals' win over the Texans: a torn labrum, torn bicep, torn rotator cuff and a dislocated shoulder, Rapoport tweets.

Is JuJu Smith-Schuster injury?

Smith-Schuster's season ended in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos following a collision with Kareem Jackson. Smith-Schuster left with a shoulder injury, was transported to the hospital and received surgery later in the week. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed the team will place the wideout on Injured Reserve.

Who was carted off the field today?

Cardinals' Jonathan Ward, Packers' Kylin Hill carted off field after kickoff collision. GLENDALE, Ariz. — A collision on a third-quarter kickoff left two players seriously injured and both were carted off.

What sport does JJ Watts wife play?

Ohai plays for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League and has also played for the United States women's national team. She previously played for the Houston Dash from 2014-19.

What team is J.J. Watt?

Why NFL star left Texans, signed with Cardinals before 2021 season. J.J. Watt was a mainstay on the field and sidelines for the Texans for a decade. The team selected him with the 11th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and he was one of the marquee players to watch any time that Houston has played in prime time.