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Steelers’ Miles Killebrew Out for Season After Knee Surgery, Tomlin Says

Pittsburgh plans a committee approach on special teams with Jabrill Peppers under evaluation at personal protector.

Oct 12, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) is assisted by team trainers after suffering an apparent injury against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against the Cleveland Browns during the first half in the game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Football - NFL - Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings - Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland - September 28, 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers' Miles Killebrew looks on before the match REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
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Overview

  • Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Killebrew had successful knee surgery and will begin rehabilitation for a season-ending knee injury.
  • Killebrew was hurt covering a punt on Oct. 12 against the Browns and was carted to the locker room after briefly visiting the medical tent.
  • The Steelers placed Killebrew on injured reserve ahead of their Week 7 game against the Bengals.
  • Jabrill Peppers handled the personal protector role on the punt team in Week 7, and Tomlin emphasized that replacing Killebrew will take multiple contributors.
  • The 10-year veteran, a two-time Pro Bowler and 2023 All-Pro on special teams, recorded five tackles this season and did not play a defensive snap.