The Steelers seem poised to open up the 2021 NFL season with a total of six players on their Injured/Reserve list with three of those being significant people in defensive end Stephon Tuitt, tackle Zach Banner and running back Anthony McFarland Jr. Other than those three main players, however, Tomlin expects all players currently on the team’s active 53-man roster to be available if needed against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
“From a health standpoint, man, I think we’re in a really good spot,” Tomlin said Tuesday during his weekly press conference. “All of the guys that are on the active roster I’m anticipating their participation tomorrow.