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Steelers Elevate Trey Sermon for Patriots Game After Max Scharping Goes on IR

The move adds short-term backfield depth following Max Scharping’s placement on injured reserve with a reported torn ACL.

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Aug 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles guard Max Scharping (50) walks off the field after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Pittsburgh promoted running back Trey Sermon from the practice squad to the active roster for the matchup with New England.
  • Guard Max Scharping was placed on injured reserve after sustaining a torn ACL in practice, according to reporting attributed to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
  • Sermon remained on the practice squad to start the season and now offers another option in a ground game the Steelers have leaned on early.
  • The elevation comes a week after rookie Kaleb Johnson mishandled a kickoff, a special-teams error noted in local coverage as part of the context.
  • Sermon impressed in the preseason and brings experience from stints with the 49ers, Eagles, and Colts, with 506 career rushing yards.