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Damontae Kazee will get another chance to play this season after his hit on Colts wideout Michael Pittman in Week 15 led to a three-game suspension to close out the regular season. Kazee was activated Wednesday ahead of Pittsburgh’s Super Wild Card Weekend showdown in Buffalo against the Bills.
Kazee was suspended without pay after concussing Pittman, but was cleared to play again this season if the Steelers made the playoffs. Pittsburgh did so after winning its final three regular season games.
Kazee’s return gives the Steelers flexibility in the secondary. With Kazee suspended and with fellow safety Minkah Fitzpatrick injured, the Steelers moved Patrick Peterson from cornerback to safety while also promoting veteran Eric Rowe from the practice squad. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that the return of Kazee and the anticipated return of Fitzpatrick gives Pittsburgh options it had not…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-01-10 22:37:27
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