Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger runs the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs in for a touchdown against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) runs the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Vince Williams (98) and nose tackle Javon Hargrave (79) in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon lies on the field after an apparent injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell runs the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates his touchdown with his teammates in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) is loaded onto a cart after an apparent injury in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) leaps over Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Robert Golden, below, in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker L.J. Fort (54) and cornerback Artie Burns (25) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) takes hit from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) speaks with wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (88) on the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) catches a touchdown pass against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (27) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt stands in his customized cleats as part of the NFL's "My Cause My Cleats" campaign in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs in for a touchdown against Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Jordan Evans (50) and cornerback William Jackson (22) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James (81) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals middle linebacker Kevin Minter, right, and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (27) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) kicks a game-winning field goal alongside punter Jordan Berry (4) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. The Steelers won 23-20. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier, in yellow, is carted off the field after an injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reacts on the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) is carted off the field after an apparent injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown celebrates after catching a touchdown pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Brandon Wilson (40) lays on the field after an apparent injury in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. The Steelers won 23-20. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) lies on the field after an apparent injury in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
JuJu Smith-Schuster apologized early Tuesday morning for his hit on Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict during Monday night's game against the Bengals.
Burfict was carted off in the fourth quarter after Smith-Schuster leveled him with a high hit, then taunted him by walking over him.
Smith-Schuster said he didn't have any intention to hurt anyone and apologized for standing over Burfict.
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