Steelers Gameday Steelers Injury Updates

Zach Banner Dressed for Steelers vs. Lions, Anthony McFarland Scratched Again

Alan Saunders |

Updated: Nov 14, 2021

Steelers OT Zach Banner — PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 06: Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner (72) looks on during the NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 06, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire)

PITTSBURGH — Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. is among the team’s inactive players for the second straight week this Sunday against the Detroit Lions, while tackle Zach Banner has been activated for the first time this season.

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (COVID-19) and wide receiver Chase Claypool (toe) had already been ruled out.

Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, inside linebacker Buddy Johnson and center/guard B.J. Finney are also inactive for the Steelers.

Tight end Eric Ebron is active after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury. Wide receiver Steven Sims is dressed after being activated from the practice squad on Saturday.

Mason Rudolph is expected to start in place of Roethlisberger. Sims, Ray-Ray McCloud and Cody White will all help to replace Claypool.