Overview

• The Steelers elevated running back Trey Sermon from the practice squad for Week 3 at New England, and he will revert to the practice squad after the game, per the team.
• Guard Max Scharping was placed on injured reserve after a torn ACL in practice, reducing interior offensive-line depth.
• Rookie Kaleb Johnson is active for Week 3 despite losing kickoff duties following his Week 2 muff that the Seahawks recovered for a touchdown.
• Mike Tomlin said Johnson is unlikely to return kicks in the short term and must earn his way back into that role.
• Sermon is expected to handle kickoff returns and offers multi-phase value after a productive preseason and prior NFL experience.