The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed three players in the injured reserve list to begin the year. Defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt, offensive lineman Zach Banner, and running back Anthony MacFarland will all be out for the first three weeks of the season.
The Steelers say they remain hopeful all three players will return after that time.
As a corresponding move, the Steelers re-signed linemen B.J. Finney and Rashaad Coward, along with cornerback Arthur Maulet.
Also, yesterday Steelers cornerback Joe Haden says he will not be signing an extension with Pittsburgh before the season and will test the free agency market at the end of the year.