Steelers will be without LT Broderick Jones, DT Derrick Harmon for game vs. Bills

Two former first-round draft picks — one on each side of the line — won’t be available for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday when they play the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium.

Left tackle Broderick Jones will miss the game with a neck injury, and defensive tackle Derrick Harmon will sit with a knee injury. Both players were hurt during the Steelers’ 31-28 loss to the Chicago Bears last Sunday.

Jones was hurt in the fourth quarter with what was characterized as a stinger and replaced by Calvin Anderson. Coach Mike Tomlin wasn’t sure when Harmon was injured but noted the 2025 first-round selection finished the game.

Harmon’s injury flared up Monday when he reported to UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for treatment.

Yahya Black, another draft pick from 2025, will be a candidate to replace Harmon. The Steelers also added Brodric Martin-Rhodes to the active roster Nov. 6, signing him off Kansas City’s practice squad.

“We’re encouraged by the depth we have at that position,” Tomlin said Tuesday at his weekly press conference. “We’ll take the collective through the week and see who can execute the details. I’m sure it will more than one person.”

Although Anderson finished the game at left tackle, Tomlin didn’t discount using another veteran, Andrus Peat, to replace Jones. Peat was inactive for the game in Chicago and has played in just one game this season.

“I’m really comfortable with what Calvin has given us,” Tomlin said. “He’s been the guy that’s a swing tackle. He has shown really good capabilities in that area, but we’re also extremely comfortable with Peat. That’s one of the reasons we acquired Peat. There is a guy who has a resume that has started wire to wire, came into the league as a first-rounder. He has a different profile than Calvin. We like both guys.”

Players who could be limited early in the week are cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (hip flexor), wide receiver DK Metcalf (ankle) and wide receiver Ben Skowronek (shoulder).