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Patrick Peterson Believes He Can Have Bigger Impact At Safety (Which May Be Necessary)

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has already ruled out S Minkah Fitzpatrick for Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Damontae Kazee is currently appealing a suspension that is likely to be upheld for at least one game. Keanu Neal isn’t coming back this week. Even Trenton Thompson is banged up.

So who is left at safety? Elijah Riley returned to practice yesterday while still on the Reserve/Injured List. There is talk about veteran Eric Rowe, who was signed to the practice squad earlier this season. And then there is Patrick Peterson, who is looking forward to potentially a more impactful role.