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Keith Butler briefly leaves Steelers due to brother's death

The Steelers will be without defensive coordinator Keith Butler for several days while he attends the funeral of his older brother.

Frankie Butler, 65, of Huntsville, Ala., died Sunday after a two-year battle with leukemia.

Keith Butler is expected to be back for practice Thursday. The Steelers face the Bengals on the road next Monday.

Gerry Dulac: gdulac@post-gazette.com