Steelers Rule Out CB Ahkello Witherspoon And RB Jaylen Warren For Week 12; 2 Other Key Players Listed as Questionable

Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon  has been ruled out once again for Week 12 according to Jenna Harner of WPXI, as his hamstring injury continues to plague him. Signed to an extension in the off-season, the injury has affected him all season. Since the Week 3 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Witherspoon has played in just one game, the blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.  Levi Wallace  and Cam Sutton will continue to lead that group this week.

Elsewhere, primary backup running back, Jaylen Warren, has also been ruled out for Monday’s game with a hamstring injury, similar to Witherspoon’s. An undrafted rookie, he’s established himself as the clear backup behind Najee Harris  this season. With  Benny Snell Jr.  as the only other RB on the active roster, someone will get a call-up from the practice squad. Anthony McFarland Jr. makes the most sense, as he’s been around the team for a few years and knows the offense. Training camp standout Master Teague was signed to the team’s practice squad earlier this week, so he could be an option as well.

Robert Spillane , who performed exceptionally well in Week 10, is questionable with a back injury. With Myles Jack  now healthy, Spillane’s availability isn’t nearly as important this week. Wide receiver and core special teamer  Miles Boykin  is questionable as well, as he’s dealing with an oblique issue.

Earlier in the day, starting center  Mason Cole  was announced as good to go for Week 12. It continues the offensive line’s impressive streak, as the starting five have started every game this season. Cole has left two games early with injury, but otherwise, the unit has stayed healthy as a whole. Cole’s availability will be huge in trying to establish the Steelers’ running game on Monday evening.