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NT Fehoko, RB Igwebuike Lead Steelers Inactives vs. Raiders

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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko at training camp, Aug. 17, 2023. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

The Steelers have named their five inactives against the Las Vegas Raiders, with nose tackle Breiden Fehoko leading the way for the inactives. Pittsburgh had to readjust the board once they lost Cam Heyward for a significant amount of time, and despite his optimism in getting back onto the field sooner, they still have to make adjustments until that becomes a reality.

In addition to that, wide receiver Gunner Olszewski is out with a concussion. He did practice all week, and as a result, Dez Fitzpatrick will make his Steelers debut. The WR4 role will go to Miles Boykin. Dez Fitzpatrick seemed to be in line for a role but is inactive. Instead, the Steelers will make Desmond King active for the first time all season. He will make his Steelers debut. Running back Godwin Igwebuike, who the team just signed off the Falcons practice squad, will not play. Qadree Ollison was elevated off the Steelers’ practice quad and will play as the RB3.

Mason Rudolph is listed as inactive with the third quarterback label. If Kenny Pickett and Mitch Trubisky did get injured, Rudolph could come off the bench and play. Lastly, offensive tackle Dylan Cook is inactive. That will round out the five inactives, with Pittsburgh. For the Raiders, edge rusher Tyree Wilson, who was questionable, will play.