The Pittsburgh Steelers have now named their four protected practice squad players for Week 8 and the list once again includes no real surprises.
The Tuesday list of Steelers protracted practice players for Week 8 includes outside linebacker Jayrone Elliott, wide receiver Deon Cain, running back Trey Edmunds and running back Wendell Smallwood. All four have been protected at least twice so far this season.
Elliott and Edmunds were both elevated to the Steelers active roster this past Saturday after being on the protected list in Week 7. Both players dressed and played against the Tennessee Titans this past Sunday and then reverted to the Steeles practice squad on Monday.