Panthers vs. Steelers: Pittsburgh Must Rest Key Starters in Final Preseason Game

August 29, 2012   ·   Chris G.   ·   Jump to comments

Injuries can derail a season, and with two starters already expected to miss the opener, the Pittsburgh Steelers do not want to suffer any more setbacks. 
Rookie guard David DeCastro suffered a major knee injury against the Buffalo Bills and will miss a significant portion of the season, and outside linebacker James Harrison has finally been removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list.
The loss of DeCastro was significant considering that he was going to play a major role in revamping the Steelers’ offensive line, but teammate Maurkice Pouncey expects him to be back at some point during the season. Pouncey told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: 
It's sad, man, to see that happen. But it's a good thing it ain't season-ending. He'll be able to fight back toward the end of the year. He doesn't look down about it. He's accepted what happened and ready to move forward with it.
While DeCastro’s return is a question mark, Harrison—who is recov...

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