Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams is likely out for the team’s wild-card game against the Cincinnati Bengals with a foot injury, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
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The Bengals should expect to see both of them Saturday night, though Williams being out could lead to the Steelers airing the ball out more.
Williams, who is in his first season with the Steelers after spending nine with Carolina, played in every regular season game. The Steelers had hoped Williams would be able to play this week as they’ve already lost their starting running back, LeVeon Bell to a knee injury earlier in the season.
Jordan Todman was listed as the backup running back to Williams for Week 17.
Blocking might be Toussaint’s most important job as Pittsburgh figures to rely heavily on one of the league’s best group of receivers while trying to win its first playoff game in five years.
“We had a guy that hadn’t been here and didn’t understand protection”, offensive coordinator Todd Haley said. “There was no drop off with him and Le’Veon Bell, in my opinion”, said Rey” “If we get another back, so be it, but we’ll be ready for Williams.
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“He’s going to stay in my ear and do the things he’s been doing all year”, Toussaint said. He finished with 12 carries for 24 yards against the Browns, though he had a two-point conversion and proved willing to put his 5-foot-10, 200-pound frame in front of a blitzing linebacker. The Steelers signed Abou Toure to their practice squad for depth at the position and there is the possibility that Raijon Neal could be added to the active roster as well before the game.
