The Pittsburgh Steelers have now named their four protected practice squad players for Week 9 and the list once again includes three players familiar to the list and one new one, a member of this year’s draft class.
The Tuesday list of Steelers protracted practice players for Week 9 includes outside linebacker Jayrone Elliott, wide receiver Deon Cain, running back Wendell Smallwood and safety Antoine Brooks Jr., the team’s sixth-round draft pick this year out of Maryland.
Elliott and Brooks were both elevated to the Steelers Active/Inactive roster this past Saturday and they ultimately dressed against the Baltimore Ravens this past Sunday.