HH. Steelers Unexpectedly Rule Out Two Starters Ahead of Crucial Week 8 Clash vs. Packers

Pittsburgh, PA – October 23, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been hit with a late setback heading into their Week 8 showdown against the Green Bay Packers, as two key starters have been

ruled out just days before kickoff.

Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that center Zach Frazier and defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk will both miss Sunday’s game due to injuries. The announcement came as a surprise, particularly in Frazier’s case, as he was added to the injury report midweek with a

calf issue after being a full participant in previous sessions.

Frazier, a rookie standout anchoring Pittsburgh’s offensive line, was limited in Wednesday’s practice with a sleeve wrapped around his left leg. While Tomlin initially downplayed the concern, the team ultimately decided to sideline him for precautionary reasons.

Ryan McCollum is expected to start in his place.

Meanwhile, Loudermilk continues to recover from a high ankle sprain sustained in Week 2 against Seattle. The team had hoped for a return after the bye, but medical evaluations this week confirmed he’ll remain on

injured reserve for at least one more game.

The Steelers’ injury woes don’t stop there. Wide receiver Calvin Austin III (shoulder) returned to practice and remains questionable, while linebacker Malik Harrison

and quarterback Will Howard both had their 21-day practice windows opened after returning from IR.

On the long-term list, Miles Killebrew (knee) and Max Scharping (ACL) have been ruled out for the season, thinning Pittsburgh’s depth on both lines of scrimmage.

Despite the growing list, Tomlin expressed confidence in his roster depth:
“We’ve faced worse and always found a way to respond. This group knows how to adjust and compete — that’s what Steelers football is about.”

The Steelers (4–3) will host the Green Bay Packers (3–4) at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM ET, with Pittsburgh aiming to stay alive in the AFC North race — but they’ll have to do it without two of their most reliable starters in the trenches.

Lions Place Rookie WR on IR With Designated to Return to Treat PTSD After Heartbreaking Loss of Girlfriend

Detroit, MI – August 28, 2025 – The Lions’ final roster announcements usually spark talk of depth charts and rookies’ chances. But this week, Detroit’s focus shifted from football to a tragedy that shook the entire locker room.

The sadness followed the sudden death of Lina Bina, a 24-year-old online creator better known as MissJohnDough, whose passing after surgical complications stunned fans across the NFL. What should have been a time of optimism turned into mourning.

For the Lions, it meant recognizing that one rookie’s challenge extended far beyond the gridiron. While coaches finalized the 53-man roster, they also faced a decision about how to best support a player grieving a devastating personal loss.

That rookie is Jakobie Keeney-James, an undrafted wide receiver from UMass. On Tuesday, the Lions placed him on Injured Reserve with a designation to return, allowing him time to treat post-traumatic stress in the aftermath of his girlfriend’s passing.

Keeney-James had entered camp with remarkable promise, clocking a 4.37-second 40-yard dash and leading UMass in all major receiving categories during his senior year. But nothing in football prepared him for heartbreak of this magnitude.

“She was there for every step — supporting me through setbacks, celebrating every catch, pushing me to keep believing. I finally made it to the NFL, but by then… she was already gone,” he said softly, leaning on teammates for strength.

Inside Detroit’s facility, coaches and players quickly rallied around him. Head coach Dan Campbell, who often speaks about “grit and family,” reinforced that message: family comes first, even in the heat of roster decisions.

The Lions will miss Keeney-James’s speed and potential on special teams early this season, but the organization made clear that healing comes before football. Teammates described him as “resilient” and “the kind of guy everyone roots for.”

Around the league, the move reminded fans and players alike that life’s hardest challenges rarely align with football’s timelines. For Keeney-James, every snap he takes in the future will carry the weight of love, sacrifice, and memory.

Detroit’s decision reflects more than roster math. It reflects a franchise that values humanity alongside competition. And when Jakobie Keeney-James returns, he won’t just represent a rookie wideout chasing a dream — he’ll represent courage born from heartbreak.