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Steelers DB Injured Ahead of Browns Game
29 Oct
Summary
- A key defensive back for the Steelers sustained a hamstring injury.
- The player was not on the previous injury report.
- He recently joined the active roster after being on the practice squad.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Doneiko Slaughter is sidelined with a hamstring injury, missing Wednesday's practice session. This unexpected absence comes just before the team's Week 8 game against the Cleveland Browns.
Slaughter's hamstring issue was not present on the Week 7 injury report, indicating a recent development. His status for the upcoming game remains uncertain.
He began his NFL journey with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent before signing with the Steelers in January 2026. After a stint on the practice squad, Slaughter was elevated for the team's initial three games and officially added to the active roster on October 1.
Following a brief waiver period, he was re-signed on October 10 and has since served as a critical depth piece for the Steelers' secondary.
