The Pittsburgh Steelers look to get back to winning ways on Monday in a matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a great opportunity for the suddenly struggling Steelers to notch a win after logging back-to-back losses in their previous two outings.
Two Pittsburgh players, however, were forced to leave the game against Cincinnati due to injury. Both tight end Eric Ebron and fullback Derek Watt were unable to continue due to respective injuries. This report comes via Steeler Director of Communications Burt Lauren:
INJURY UPDATE: #Steelers FB Derek Watt & TE Eric Ebron have both been ruled OUT for the remainder of tonight's game.
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) December 22, 2020
Ebron exited the game in the second period after being hit by two Bengals players as he caught his only target of the game. Replays showed that the 27-year-old got hit prior to receiving the ball, but the referees opted not to throw in a flag as the play was called incomplete. Ebron was clearly in pain as he was carted off the field, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Steelers hold him out in their next game(s) due this back injury.
As for Watt, the 28-year-old RB suffered a head injury during the game, and was likewise unable to return. The severity of Watt's injury remains to be seen, and Pittsburgh will be hoping that he did not suffer some sort of concussion here.
After Tuesday's contest against the Bengals, the Steelers have two more games remaining on their schedule. They face off against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16, and close out their campaign with a matchup against a surging Cleveland Browns side for Week 17.
Follow Us
Subscribe