The Steelers made four transactions a day before their matchup against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.
Rookie defensive end DeMarvin Leal was placed on the Reserve/Injured list who appeared to suffer a knee injury on Friday.
The third round pick out of Texas A&M has played in all of the first five games this season, but will need to miss at least the next four. It’s not yet known if the injury is season-ending or if he’ll be able to return.
Leal has nine tackles and one pass defended in 96 total snaps played so far this season.
In a corresponding move, cornerback Josh Jackson has taken Leal’s place on the 53-man roster. There is reason to believe Jackson will receive the start against Tampa Bay due to injuries to the three other cornerbacks.
Jackson saw action in the Steelers last game on Sunday, accumulating 2 tackles and a fumble recovery over 26 snaps.
The Steelers also elevated safety Elijah Riley and cornerback Quincy Wilson from the practice squad for Sunday’s game. Riley will be needed this week due to Minkah Fitzpatrick being sidelined with an injury and likewise for Wilson with all the cornerback injuries.
Both players are supposedly going to be reverted back to the practice squad on Monday.