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Eli Rogers off the crutches five weeks after ACL surgery

Divisional Round - Jacksonville Jaguars v Pittsburgh Steelers

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 14: Eli Rogers #17 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball after a reception against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field on January 14, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Steelers receiver Eli Rogers gave an update on his recovery from ACL surgery.

“Off the crutches,” Rogers tweeted Tuesday.

Rogers, 25, injured his knee on the final drive of the Steelers’ 45-42 playoff loss to the Jaguars on January 14. He underwent surgery three days later. Based on the timing of the injury, Rogers faces a challenge in returning for the start of the 2018 season.

He becomes a restricted free agent next month.

Rogers had only 18 catches for 149 yards and one touchdown in 2017, losing snaps to Martavis Bryant and JuJu Smith-Schuster.