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**Steelers Face Seahawks Shorthanded on Defense, Veteran Peppers Ready to Step Up**

**Pittsburgh, PA** – The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium today with key defensive players sidelined due to injuries. Safety DeShon Elliott and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. are out with injuries sustained last week against the New York Jets, while rookie defensive lineman Derrick Harmon is also inactive.

In response to Elliott’s injury, the Steelers signed veteran safety Jabrill Peppers this week. Defensive Coordinator Teryl Austin praised Peppers’ physicality, toughness, and football IQ. Peppers, a nine-year veteran with 99 game appearances, brings a wealth of experience with 494 career tackles and 7 interceptions. Peppers is eager to learn the playbook and contribute to the team. Fellow safety Juan Thornhill has been impressed with Peppers’ quick adjustment to the defense, noting his smarts and hard-hitting style.

While Elliott and Porter are out, Chuck Clark and Brandin Echols are expected to step up, as they did in the previous game. Coach Darrius Slay emphasized the importance of depth in the physical game of football and believes the Steelers have capable players ready to contribute. Thornhill expressed confidence in the defense’s communication, particularly with Clark, who he worked closely with during training camp.

The Steelers have also elevated linebacker Jon Rhattigan from the practice squad.

The full list of inactives is: No. 24 CB Joey Porter Jr. No. 25 S DeShon Elliott No. 64 G Max Scharping No. 71 G Andrus Peat No. 93 DE Esezi Otomewo No. 99 DT Derrick HarmonNo. 3 S Nick Emmanwori No. 6 QB Jakeb Milroe (3rd QB) No. 21 CB Devon Witherspoon No. 51 LB Jared Ivey No. 57 LB Connor O’Toole No. 78 T/G Mason Richman No. 89 TE Nick Kallerup

Kickoff is set for [Time] at Acrisure Stadium. Fans can catch the action live on NFL+ (restrictions apply).

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