Hargrave to ‘show what I can do' with Tuitt on IR

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 13: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers throws the ball as nose tackle Javon Hargrave #79 of the Pittsburgh Steelers defends during the second quarter. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)

October 16, 2019 at 9:40 a.m. UTC

By Dale Lolley

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers' worst fears were realized with Stephon Tuitt. His pectoral injury, suffered in the first quarter of the 24-17 win Sunday over the Chargers, is a serious one.

Because of that, the Steelers placed Tuitt on injured reserve Tuesday morning. L.T. Walton, a former sixth-round draft pick of the team who went unsigned in free agency, was re-signed to take Tuitt's place on the roster.

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