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Adam Schefter reporting that Broderick Jones had a setback to his neck injury.

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Steelersfan43, Apr 20, 2026 at 7:50 AM.

  1. Steelersfan43

    Steelersfan43 Well-Known Member

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    Not good....

     
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  2. CK 13

    CK 13 Well-Known Member

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    Injury settlement might be in the works.

    They missed on Jones but it happens.

    A left tackle has now become a priority.

    I like what Dylan Cook brought to the table in a small game size but is he the long term answer? I'm not so sure. A good swing tackle to have around.
     
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  3. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Cook played well. Wonder if they will just continue to roll with him until Jones is ready. Unless they get really bad news after hes examined this week.

    Could sway them to pick Fano.
     
  4. buzz998

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    wasn't fautanu a LT in college? could this possibly be a chance to move him to LT and then draft a RT at some point as RTs are easier to find?
     
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  5. NorthernBlitz

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    I think if he goes wire to wire on the PUP, then I think his contract tolls (pauses for a year). If that happens, then he'd still be on the last year of his rookie deal next season.

    IIRC, that's what happens to Shazier.
     
  6. SteelersfaninPhilly

    SteelersfaninPhilly Well-Known Member

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    addition by subtraction
     
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  7. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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  8. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    If someone like Kadyn Proctor falls into our laps at #21 we better jump at the chance to take him.
     
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  9. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    They didn't seem to show that much interest in him I don't think he came in for a visit.
     
  10. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    I don't mean Proctor in particular but any of the OT's that fall to us like Fano, Iheanachor, Freeling etc
     
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  11. Bubbahotep

    Bubbahotep Well-Known Member

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    A neck injury could end up being a nagging thing that won't ever go away. Can't have a LT that goes week to week in the NFL. They brought Lomu in. He could be the guy.
     
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  12. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Who knows I think Assante Samuel Jr. had a similar injury and he was able to make it back and play, with 12 picks they should try and find a LT for the future though.
     
  13. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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  14. CK 13

    CK 13 Well-Known Member

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    No, a player being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list before the season starts does not automatically extend their contract by another year. The player remains under their current contract, but if they remain on PUP into the regular season, they must miss at least the first four games, and the team receives salary cap relief during that time.
    • Active/PUP: Placed on this list during training camp, the player can be activated at any time. They still count against the 53-man roster.
    • Reserve/PUP: If a player is not activated by the final roster cutdown, they move to Reserve/PUP, missing at least the first four games.
    • Contract Impact: The contract does not toll (extend), meaning the year still counts toward the contract's expiration.
    • Salary Impact: While on Reserve/PUP, the player may not be paid their full base salary depending on their contract structure, and they do not count against the 53-man roster limit.

    Its a bit confusing but I believe the Shazier situation was a bit different? Maybe i'm wrong.
     

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  15. First and goal

    First and goal Well-Known Member

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    I believe the rules have changed a few times since Shazier.
     
  16. NorthernBlitz

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    Thanks for the details.

    Maybe they have to go PUP --> Reserve PUP --> IR without participating in anything through the season?

    It's something that happens so rarely.

    I think that's why Shazier's contract tolled, but I'm sure it's complex.
     
  17. jeh1856

    jeh1856 13 good years RIP buddy

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    And why would Schefter remotely have any confidential medical information on Jones

    That is not something anyone could release because of and neither the Agent nor Steelers nor Jones would remotely want it released

    It would be a violation of HIPPA laws and the penalty is severe

    I’m calling :bscow:
     
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  18. jeh1856

    jeh1856 13 good years RIP buddy

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    Extrapolating Cook’s limited play into a starting role is tantamount to the posters who wanted to take Rudolph’s last 4 games of 2023 and parlaying that into a starting role

    Nip nap nope
     

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