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Pittsburgh's September 3 team blog confirms DeShon Elliott will miss at least the first four games. It also says rookie tackle Max Iheanachor had returned for the final preseason game after an injury, with his Week 1 role still undetermined in the September 2 entry. [Pittsburgh Steelers]
Elliott's absence creates a safety-depth issue, while Robert Spears-Jennings has gained extra practice and preseason repetitions. Those opportunities may help his readiness, but the report does not confirm a starting assignment. Iheanachor's possible involvement likewise matters for offensive-line continuity rather than establishing a settled protection unit. [Pittsburgh Steelers]
Watch the final depth chart and which players fill Elliott's snaps against Atlanta on September 13. The useful distinction is between earning a roster place and earning a game role. Pittsburgh's youth has gained preparation time, but the first regular-season assignments will reveal how much of that converts into playing time. [Pittsburgh Steelers]
September 3 team blog, including September 2 entries, read. Local and requested national searches were attempted. The cited entry predates a final Week 1 depth chart and is not blanket injury clearance.
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