The Pittsburgh Steelers have now named their four protected practice squad players for Week 16 and this week the list includes four familiar names.
The Wednesday list of Steelers protected practice players for Week 16 wide receiver Deon Cain, running back Wendell Smallwood, inside linebacker Tegray Scales and tight end Kevin Rader, who was just re-signed earlier on Wednesday after being waived from the 53-man roster on Monday. All four players have been on previous practice squad protection lists with Smallwood and Cain leading the way in number of times.
Scales dressed and plated on special teams in the Steelers Monday night game against the Cinninciniti Bengals following his Monday after elevation from the practice squad to the active/inactive roster.