Steelers could bring veteran linebacker out of retirement
The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with an injury crisis at the linebacker position, and might turn to a surprising option as a result.
The Steelers and linebacker Myles Jack have mutual interest in a reunion, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Jack has not played this season after abruptly announcing his retirement toward the end of training camp
The Steelers badly need help at the linebacker position. Starter Cole Holcomb suffered a season-ending injury two weeks ago, and his replacement, Kwon Alexander, tore his Achilles the very next game. Jack played for the Steelers in 2022, so he knows the system and could theoretically come in and contribute quickly as long as he is in game shape.
Jack did get a full training camp with the Philadelphia Eagles before announcing his retirement. He had 104 total tackles for Pittsburgh in 15 games last season.
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PITTSBURGH — The Cincinnati Bengals have shut down quarterback Joe Burrow, announcing his season has ended due to a wrist injury, and causing a massive shake-up for the Pittsburgh Steelers and AFC North. Burrow left Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens with a wrist injury that the team is claiming he suffered during the game. However, the NFL is investigating the incident after the Bengal social media posted a video of him entering the stadium with a brace on.
For the Steelers, they’ll now face Jake Browning in Week 12 when they travel to Cincinnati. They still have to play the Bengals twice this season. Cincinnati currently sits last in the AFC North with a 5-5 record. The Steelers trail the Ravens by a half game, with matchups against the Cleveland Browns and Bengals coming up next. Both teams have shut down their starting quarterbacks this week.
