Rather than basking in the afterglow of their upset win over Tampa Bay, the Steelers were dealing with a sobering reality yesterday in their locker room…death threats against guard Kevin Dotson for committing three penalties in the game. Dotson said it would not alter his approach to the game, other than trying to fix the mistakes that he made.
The Steelers will have the day off today and coach Mike Tomlin will hold his weekly news conference at noon. The first workout of the week will be tomorrow, and it does not appear quarterback Kenny Pickett will be able to escape the NFL concussion protocol in time to play this week, meaning Mitch Trubisky will likely start and Mason Rudolph will put on a uniform for the first time this season.
Meanwhile, Miami starting quarterback Tua Tagavailoa is ready to get back to work after missing two weeks with a concussion. He said yesterday he will be preparing to start this week.
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Dustin Hopkins hit the game-winning 39 yard field goal in overtime as the Chargers edged the Broncos 19-16 on Monday night football. Hopkins was a perfect 4-for-4 on the day, despite dealing with a hamstring injury throughout the game.
Washington quarterback Carson Wentz will miss the next 4 to 6 weeks after undergoing surgery for a fractured right ring finger.
Carolina sent wide receiver Robbie Anderson to the Cardinals yesterday for two draft picks a day after interim head coach Steve Wilks ordered Anderson off the field for arguing with an assistant coach.
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