The Arizona Cardinals select Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
The Steelers have been decimated by injuries this season, several of which are affecting Buckeyes on the team. Will Allen missed Sunday's game against the Chiefs while Ryan Shazier finally returned from his.
Among Pittsburgh's most significant is to lineman Mike Adams. Depth is a major concern along the entire offensive line – starting left tackle Kelvin Beachum recently underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL, starting center Maurkice Pouncey has not yet returned from a broken ankle, while Micah Hatchie, Kelvin Palmer and Mitchell Van Dyk are on injured reserve. They could certainly use Adams' versatility.
Unfortunately, Adams is dealing with a back problem. The Steelers placed Adams on the Physically Unable to Perform list at the end of training camp, which meant he was out for the first six weeks before becoming eligible to return for week seven. Adams did not practice last week and, per NFL rules, the team is now in the middle of a 21-day window to decide if he can play. If not, Adams will be placed on injured reserve.
When asked, Adams did not give an indication on his status:
OT Mike Adams said he isn't sure if he'll be back this year, largely deferring to Mike Tomlin #steelers @pasports
— Jacob Klinger (@Jacob_Klinger_) October 21, 2015
Pittsburgh's head coach did not exactly clear things up.
"I hadn’t checked on him [Adams], I hadn’t checked on [Maurkice] Pouncey," Tomlin said, via Steelers Depot. "I imagine at some point today I will, but like I said earlier, my priority has been the guys that have the potential to be available to us this week, so from that standpoint, I’d imagine that Mike doesn’t have the potential to be available."
It's worth noting Adams is in the final year of his rookie contract. If he is unable to return this season, it may be his last with the Steelers.
Mangold Suffers Neck Injury
A scary moment occurred during the Jets' matchup with the Patriots. Nick Mangold went down in the final minute of the game and remained there for several minutes.
Mangold laid motionless on the field while New York's training staff immobilized his head and turned him over. Fortunately, Mangold got up and walked off under his own power. He wore a neck brace following the game and will undergo an x-ray.
Head coach Todd Bowles did not provide an update on his status.
Panthers Mock Ohio State
No franchise is as Buckeye friendly as Carolina. Philly Brown, Kurt Coleman, Ted Ginn Jr. and Andrew Norwell all start for the Panthers, who feature more Ohio State starters than any other team in the league – the Steelers are a close second. With so many Buckeyes in the locker room, it's natural for the rest of the Panthers to be jealous of a school coming off a national title and who remains No. 1 in the country.
As is tradition on NBC's Sunday Night Football, players introduce themselves. Watch and listen as Thomas Davis and Charles Tillman – who actually went to Louisiana-Lafayette – mock Coleman before he has a chance on screen:
Play of the WeEk
Malcolm Jenkins joined the impressive amount of Buckeyes on Sunday Night Football.
Earlier in the week, Pro Football Focus listed him and Walter Thurmond as one of the best safety combos in the league. Both are former corners and Jenkins grades as PFF's second-best safety in the league. For the most part, he plays in the box and matches up in man coverage against the slot receiver. He's stout against the run but exceptional against the pass – Jenkins rates as PFF's top safety in coverage.
His play against the Panthers backed up his high grades:
How They Fared in Week Seven
Player | Team | Position | Stats/Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Mike Adams | Pittsburgh Steelers | OL | Kelvin Beachum tore his ACL, Adams might not be healthy enough to fill in |
Will Allen | Pittsburgh Steelers | S | Inactive for game vs Chiefs due to ankle injury |
Michael Bennett | Jacksonville Jaguars | DT | Did not record a tackle in win over Bills in London |
Alex Boone | San Francisco 49ers | OL | Was not in the mood to talk to the media after loss to Seahawks |
Philly Brown | Carolina Panthers | WR/KR/PR | 3 receptions, 38 yards in win over Eagles |
Kurt Coleman | Carolina Panthers | S | 5 tackles in win over Eagles |
Nate Ebner | New England Patriots | DB/ST | Did not record a tackle in win over Jets |
Reid Fragel | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | OL | Inactive for game vs Redskins due to concussion |
Ted Ginn Jr. | Carolina Panthers | WR | 1 carry, 43 yards, 5 receptions, 59 yards, 1 tackle in win over Eagles |
Johnathan Hankins | New York Giants | DT | 4 tackles in win over Cowboys |
Brian Hartline | Cleveland Browns | WR | 3 receptions, 22 yards in loss to Rams |
A.J. Hawk | Cincinnati Bengals | LB | Bengals on bye |
Boom Herron | Buffalo Bills | RB | 2 carries, 9 yards, 1 reception, 3 yards, injured in loss to Jaguars |
Cameron Heyward | Pittsburgh Steelers | DE | 4 tackles, 1 sack, bad "all around" defense in loss to Chiefs |
Carlos Hyde | San Francisco 49ers | RB | 11 carries, 40 yards in Thursday's loss to Seahawks |
Malcolm Jenkins | Philadelphia Eagles | S | 2 tackles, 1 interception in loss to Panthes |
James Laurinaitis | St. Louis Rams | LB | 8 tackles in win over Browns |
Corey Linsley | Green Bay Packers | C | Packers on bye |
Nick Mangold | New York Jets | C | Suffered neck injury late in loss to Patriots |
Jake McQuaide | St. Louis Rams | LS | Offers reasonable explanation for Colts trick play gone-awry |
Jack Mewhort | Indianapolis Colts | OL | Comeback vs Saints fails, more Nathan For You will cheer him up |
Andrew Norwell | Carolina Panthers | OL | Panthers rush for 204 yards in win over Eagles |
Mike Nugent | Cincinnati Bengals | K | Bengals on bye |
Bradley Roby | Denver Broncos | CB | Broncos on bye |
Ryan Shazier | Pittsburgh Steelers | LB | Active for first time since week two, 4 tackles, 0.5 sack in loss to Chiefs |
John Simon | Houston Texans | LB | 6 tackles, 1 sack in loss to Dolphins |
Devin Smith | New York Jets | WR | 1 reception, 7 yards in loss to Patriots, seen limping after the game |
Rod Smith | Dallas Cowboys | RB | Inactive for game vs Giants |
Jake Stoneburner | Miami Dolphins | TE | Inactive for game vs Texans |
Donte Whitner | Cleveland Browns | S | 6 tackles, 1 forced fumble in loss to Rams |