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The Pittsburgh Steelers have been dealing with a number of injuries across their team, especially on the defensive side of the ball. One particular unit affected the most is the linebackers. Including both outside and inside linebackers, Devin Bush and Bud Dupree have been lost for the season. Bush‘s primary back up who came onto the scene and has filled in admirably, Robert Spillane, is also on the Reserve/Injured List but is hopeful he can make a return for the postseason.
Already down two inside linebackers, the loss of Vince Williams for Week 14 due to being on the Reserve/COVID-19 List was all the more devastating. While players such as Avery Williamson, Marcus Allen, and Ulysees Gilbert all stepped up to fill the void and inside linebacker against the Buffalo Bills, knowing Williams should be available soon for the Steelers would really help boost the position.