Steelers face challenging road trip amid significant player injuries

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for a difficult stretch, with four of their next five games on the road. They have been hit hard by injuries, including to running back Rico Dowdle and receivers Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, and Ben Skowronek. The Steelers will first travel to Tampa Bay to play the Buccaneers and then head to Paris for a game against the New Orleans Saints, marking the franchise's second international game since 2013. The recent injury issues are creating additional challenges, especially with Pittman placed on injured reserve and the status of Wilson and Skowronek uncertain. Coach Mike McCarthy hopes to manage player workloads and improve health as the team navigates these upcoming matchups.

• 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers injury report: Pittsburgh enters road trip with abundance of injuries