Steelers Rule Seven Players Out Against Bills

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced their inactives for the Wild Card game.

ORCHARD PARK -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have ruled seven players out for their Wild Card game against the Buffalo Bills, announcing their inactives for the playoff opener. 

The Steelers have made quarterback Mitch Trubisky, cornerback Darius Rush, offensive tackle Dylan Cook, inside linebacker Blake Martinez, defensive tackle DeMarvin Leal, safety Elijah Riley and outside linebacker T.J. Watt (knee) inactive against the Bills. 

Watt will miss the Steelers' first playoff game after suffering a grade 2 MCL sprain in Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens. Despite avoiding surgery, reports claim the Steelers need "a few wins" before Watt can return to their postseason run. 

In his place, the Steelers will work in Markus Golden and Nick Herbig on the opposite side of Alex Highsmith. 

Trubisky will dress for the game but is only eligible to play if Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett are unable to finish. 

As for the Bills, they've ruled seven players inactive as well. They've ruled out cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee), linebacker Tyrel Dodson (shoulder), safety Taylor Rapp (calf), wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee), offensive lineman Alec Anderson, defensive tackle Poona Ford and defensive end Kingsley Jonathan.

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