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Steelers' Tight End Injury, Depth Tested for Playoffs

Jonnu Smiths glute injury has the Steelers on edge, but hes a full participant in practice. Jaylen Warren returns after illness, and Cam Heyward rests. The tight end group is thin with Darnell Washington out, and Smiths injury adds pressure. The Steelers depth will be tested with multiple injuries, including Broderick Jones neck issue and DeShon Elliotts hyperextended knee.

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