In Week 6, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced a setback when All-Pro special teams player Miles Killebrew suffered a knee injury during a game against the Cleveland Browns, ruling him out for the remainder of the match.

Killebrew's injury occurred during a kickoff return late in the second quarter, after a field goal, when his knee appeared to give out following contact with a blocker, leading to immediate on-field treatment and his exit from the game.

Initial assessments by Dr. Melanie Friedlander suggested Killebrew might have suffered a torn ACL, which could potentially end his season, highlighting the severity of the injury.

Killebrew, recognized as one of the NFL's top special teams gunners and a two-time Pro Bowler, has been a key contributor on special teams since joining the Steelers in 2021, playing over 290 snaps each season.

Killebrew's absence leaves a significant gap on special teams, prompting other Steelers players like safety Jabrill Peppers and running back Kenneth Gainwell to step up and fill his role.

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns are preparing for their Week 6 game with nearly all players available, except for defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr., who remains out due to a knee injury and limited practice participation.

Michael Hall Jr., a second-year player drafted 54th overall in 2024, has not played this season due to a knee injury, previous suspensions, and limited practice, which have hampered his contribution.

Hall's injury history includes a serious knee injury at the end of the 2024 season that required surgery and caused him to miss training camp.

Rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel is set to make his second career start, with Shedeur Sanders as the backup, following the departure of Joe Flacco to the Bengals.

Offensive tackle Cam Robinson, acquired via trade, is expected to see increased playing time, potentially starting at left tackle after playing just over six plays last week.

The Browns also traded for cornerback Tyson Cambell from the Jaguars, who is expected to make his season debut in this game.