For Week 15 practice squad protections, Pittsburgh tabbed wide receiver Deon Cain, offensive tackle Anthony Coyle, linebacker Tegray Scales and running back Wendell Smallwood. These four are not eligible to sign with another team until after Monday’s game.
Practice squad “protection” is a new concept for the 2020 season. It’s a concession for the potential personnel shortages that could occur if the virus strikes the locker room.
Teams can designate protected players each Tuesday beginning at 4 p.m., except for clubs that played on the previous Monday night; their designations go into effect before 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Pittsburgh travels to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals on Monday Night Football.
