The Pittsburgh Steelers have now named their four protected practice squad players for Week 13 and this week the list includes two players never on it before.
The Thursday list of Steelers protected practice players for Week 12 includes wide receiver Deon Cain, running back Wendell Smallwood, tackle Anthony Coyle, and tackle Jarron Jones. Cain and Smallwood have been on this list multiple times now this season while this is the first time on it for both Coyle and Jones.
On Wednesday, Smallwood and Coyle were elevated to the Steelers Active/inactive roster as COVID-19 replacements ahead the team’s game against the Baltimore Ravens.