Pair of CBs Among Steelers Inactives vs. Buccaneers

For Sunday's road game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Pittsburgh Steelers listed a number of players as inactives. Cornerbacks Sean Murphy-Bunting and Terell Smith will miss the match, as will rookie running back Eli Heidenreich. Murphy-Bunting previously played for Tampa Bay, alongside Steelers teammate Jamel Dean, who returns to Raymond James Stadium after signing with Pittsburgh in free agency.

Veteran tailback Rico Dowdle (toe) has potential to return alongside Jaylen Warren, who impressed in last week's game and scored two significant touchdowns. Undrafted rookie defensive tackle Kevin Jobity Jr. must wait to make his NFL debut, and rookie third-round pick Drew Allar, who has yet to suit up for a game this season, will also not play.

Rookie third-round pick Drew Allar hasn't had a helmet for a game this season yet. Receiver Ben Skowronek, sidelined by a calf injury, will not be active, adding to the team's struggles at wide receiver. Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) and Roman Wilson (finger/hand) are not on the injured reserve list. The Steelers will field receiver DK Metcalf and tight end Pat Freiermuth, who were added to the injury report late in the week due to an illness and a calf issue, respectively.