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Steelers lose David Johnson to leg injury

Posted by Mike Florio on August 9, 2012, 8:02 PM EDT
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The injury bug already has bitten the Steelers, on the first drive of their first preseason game.

Tight end/fullback David Johnson, who was the star of the team’s intra-squad scrimmage, was helped off the field after tackle Marcus Gilbert fell backward and landed on Jonson’s lower leg.  He exited the playing area via a cart.

The injury came at the end of a 16-play, 52-yard effort in which quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completed seven of eight passes for 49 yard.  A 46-yard Shaun Suisham field goal gave the Steelers a 3-0 lead over the Eagles.

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5 Responses to “Steelers lose David Johnson to leg injury”
  1. steelmeats says: Aug 9, 2012 8:18 PM

    Sounds like the Marcus Gilbert we all know. Getting overpowered and falling back are is M.O.

  2. latrobe21 says: Aug 9, 2012 8:19 PM

    Now iy’s 10-0

  3. nix35 says: Aug 9, 2012 8:45 PM

    Adams wasn’t over powered during play as steelmeats suspected in his comment. He was slammed into after the play.

  4. ravenator says: Aug 9, 2012 9:55 PM

    Sucks to be a Steeler fan

  5. steelergold says: Aug 9, 2012 11:49 PM

    ravenator’s wife says he has a tiny wee wee

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