Steelers Now
PITTSBURGH – For the second time this season, a Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback suffered another injury in his first practice back with the team.
The Steelers opened the 21-day practice window for rookie cornerback Donte Kent on Wednesday, and he participated in his first practice since training camp. Kent had an ankle injury at camp and spent a long time in a walking boot in the early portion of the season.
In that practice on Wednesday, Kent suffered a new knee injury, which could jeopardize his ability to return this season. The 21-day window cannot be adjusted, so Kent has just 20 days to recover and return to form from this latest injury, or he will be forced to spend the rest of the season on the injured reserve list.
The exact same thing happened to Cory Trice, who was on IR earlier this season with a hamstring injury. He suffered a knee injury in his first practice back and saw his 21-day window close without being activated as a result.
The Steelers could use the depth. With James Pierre still in the concussion protocol, and Darius Slay being waived on Tuesday, they’re down to just Joey Porter Jr., Brandin Echols and recently promoted Asante Samuel Jr. in terms of cornerbacks that are certain to be available this Sunday.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Rookie Injured Again in First Practice Back with Team
