NFL Suspends Steelers' Damontae Kazee for Rest of Season

Suspension follows helmet-to-helmet hit on Colts' Michael Pittman Jr., sparking outrage among Steelers media.

NFL suspends Steelers safety Damontae Kazee for the remainder of the season for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players.
Kazee's suspension comes after his helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., which resulted in a concussion for Pittman.
Kazee, who has received five fines for unnecessary roughness during 2023, will lose 22% of his 2023 salary due to the suspension.
Steelers media and some national NFL media members express shock and outrage at the length of Kazee's suspension, with some predicting a successful appeal.
Without Kazee, and with other injuries in the team, the Steelers could be forced to start special-teams ace Miles Killebrew and a practice squad player at safety in Week 16.