UPDATE:
Darius Slay has returned to the field.
The injury bug continues to impact the Pittsburgh Steelers, as they have lost two key defenders in the opening minutes of the Indianapolis Colts game.
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Star linebacker Alex Highsmith appeared to have suffered a leg injury and was pulled. Following his injury, star cornerback Darius Slay went down with an apparent injury and also had to exit the game.
The Steelers cannot afford more injuries in their secondary, and losing Slay will be tough to deal with. That is especially true considering the team is taking on the high-flying Colts offense.
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Daniel Jones and company have been the hottest offense in the NFL, and losing a pass rusher like Highsmith and a ball hawk in the secondary like Slay will severely impact the Steelers’ offense in this game.
At the time of this writing, the score is 7-0, with the Colts taking the early lead.
The Steelers also faced a scary injury issue with Aaron Rodgers, who appeared to suffer a hand injury in pregame warmups. He was able to play, but that could affect his play as the day goes on.
Pittsburgh is looking to snap their two-game losing streak, and losing two huge defensive contributors will make their chances of taking down the Colts that much more difficult.
This is an ongoing story, and updates will be provided on Highsmith and Slay as they come.
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