Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith, one of the unsung heroes in the team’s 3-4 defensive scheme, will be on the sidelines for a while.
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Smith has a shoulder injury. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that it “potentially could be significant.”
Smith will be replaced by a committee approach; Tomlin said that first-round draft pick Ziggy Hood isn’t ready to take on the full-time duties.
An eleven-year veteran, Smith has been a fixture in the team’s 3-4 approach since 2000.