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Steelers Update Darius Slay After Dublin Scare as Tomlin Says Cornerback 'Got Cleated'

The veteran briefly exited versus Minnesota before returning, with Pittsburgh juggling a thinned cornerback group.

Overview

  • Slay left after a 22-yard Jordan Addison catch, was examined by trainers, and James Pierre took his outside reps.
  • On-field observers noted attention to Slay’s midsection, a potential core issue that has not been confirmed.
  • Mike Tomlin said postgame that Slay "got cleated," while also citing Jalen Ramsey’s hamstring issue and Brandin Echols’ cramps.
  • The secondary was already short without Joey Porter Jr., and Pittsburgh has been managing Slay’s snaps after minor shoulder and leg issues earlier this month.
  • Pittsburgh beat Minnesota 24-21 in Dublin, and Slay returned to finish the game as his status continues to be monitored.