PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – The reports started after the game, but the Steelers confirmed it on Tuesday. Linebacker Kwon Alexander goes on injured reserve with a reported Achilles tendon injury and is lost for the season.
The injury comes a game after Alexander made the game-ending interception and days after the team lost starting linebacker Cole Holcomb for the season with a knee injury. The 29-year-old middle linebacker signed with the Steelers early in training camp and had 41 tackles (32 solo), five tackles for loss, two QB hits and a forced fumble to go with the pick.
Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that veteran Elandon Roberts will be the lead middle backer with Mark Robinson getting an opportunity and a pair of linebackers they will promote from the practice squad (Tariq Carpenter and Mykal Walker). Steelers at Cleveland on Sunday and at Cincinnati next week.
Steelers likely to add some more depth on the practice squad as they released guard Joey Fisher and tight end Scotty Washington.