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Steelers put two vets on injured reserve, add LB Dupree and RB Richardson

The Steelers placed wide receiver Markus Wheaton and defensive end Cam Heyward on injured reserve today. Taking their place on the 53-man roster are linebacker Bud Dupree and halfback Daryl Richardson.

Wheaton, a starter the past two years opposite Antonio Brown, has played just three games this season, starting two as he tried to fight through a near season-long shoulder injury. He had four catches for 51 yards and one touchdown.

Heyward announced previously that his season was finished after a pectoral muscle was torn in last Sunday’s game against Dallas. He and Wheaton cannot return to play this season.