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Steelers' Kent's Knee Injury Threatens Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffer a blow as rookie cornerback Donte Kent, returning from ankle injury, sustains a new knee injury during his first practice back, potentially jeopardizing his season. The team, already thin at the position due to James Pierres concussion and Darius Slays recent release, must now rely on their remaining cornerbacks for their upcoming game.

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