There is panic in the Steelers locker room. Eric Rowe has suffered a neck injury. It was a brutal one! The Denver Broncos are up against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. They hold an 8-8 record and a 3-4 road performance. Meanwhile, the Raiders are coming in with their 7-9 overall record, and this presents a formidable challenge. Not to mention, they just benched Russell Wilson ahead of this game.

Early in the game, such an unexpected injury emerged as a major talking point. It has drawn significant attention and concern. This injury has impacted the Steelers’ performance and might affect their end result.

The Steelers face a defensive disadvantage

The Steelers’ defense has been bleak this evening against the Ravens. Mike Tomlin’s students held the Ravens at bay for almost two quarters with the defense they put up, with credit due to their safety in Eric Rowe. But on the last explosive play by the Ravens that ultimately led to their first TD of the night, the Steelers had to watch their safety walk off the pitch in agony.

So, what happened to Rowe? He is said to have injured his neck in a brutal clash as he hoped to stop the Baltimore attack in its tracks. But that unfortunately didn’t pan out in the way he or the Steelers would have wanted, as he is now questionable to return amidst dangling playoff hopes for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Unfortunately, he got injured just a few minutes into the game. Not to mention, he was recently elevated from the practice squad, which makes it even more sad.

Steelers boost defense with Eric Rowe

Eric Rowe is a seasoned 31-year-old defensive back. He was just recently elevated from the practice squad by the Steelers for their ongoing clash with the Ravens. This game is Rowe’s third and final regular season-elevation.

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However, he did not survive on-field for a long time. Even though the player boasts 6-foot-1 and 205-pound physical attributes, the injury left him out of the field. Rowe’s career began as a second-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2015 from Utah. He has played with the Eagles in the past, as well as with the Dolphins and Patriots.

Not to mention, he’s occupied roles such as outside cornerback, strong safety, slot cornerback, and even spending time in positions like free safety and linebacker. What do you think of Eric? Let us know below.

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