Steelers Announce Inactive Players for Week 10 Against Chargers
The Pittsburgh Steelers will enter their Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers without four key players due to injuries. Notably, starting left guard Isaac Seumalo has been ruled out with a pectoral injury that hampered him for the past two weeks. Although he participated in the Week 9 game against the Indianapolis Colts, he will not take the field this week.
Key Inactive Players
- Isaac Seumalo – Starting left guard, pectoral injury.
- Scotty Miller – Wide receiver, finger injury, missing his third consecutive game.
- Cole Holcomb – Linebacker, illness, out for the second straight week.
- Jabrill Peppers – Safety, quadriceps injury, also out for his second consecutive game.
With Seumalo sidelined, Spencer Anderson will take over the guard position for the game. Anderson expressed readiness for this opportunity, comparing it to preseason preparations. “I’m ready when my number’s called,” he stated, underscoring his focus on seizing the moment when it arises.
Defensive Adjustments
The Steelers’ injury challenges extend to their safety position. Jalen Ramsey, after beginning the season at cornerback, will move to free safety. This change comes on the heels of DeShon Elliott’s season-ending injury. Ramsey has previously played safety, but not in a full game for about 13 years.
“It’s definitely new,” he remarked about the transition. “I’m learning new things to look at from the safety’s point of view. It’s been cool.” He feels that embracing this role revitalizes his passion for the game.
Alongside Ramsey, Kyle Dugger will start at strong safety. Dugger, recently acquired from the New England Patriots, demonstrated solid performance when stepping in against the Colts last week. Ramsey praised him for adapting quickly, acknowledging the difficulty of integrating into a new team on short notice.
Injury Summary
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Seumalo | Left Guard | Pectoral | Inactive |
| Scotty Miller | Wide Receiver | Finger | Inactive |
| Cole Holcomb | Linebacker | Illness | Inactive |
| Jabrill Peppers | Safety | Quadriceps | Inactive |
As the Steelers prepare for their game against the Chargers, they will look to navigate these injuries and adjust their strategy accordingly. The performance of the substitutes and the ability to adapt will be crucial for their success in this matchup.
