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08-28-2011, 04:56 AM
Broken arm puts backup Leftwich on bench
By Mark Kaboly, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Steelers backup quarterback Byron Leftwich broke his left arm in the third quarter Saturday night and likely will be out for the season.
But coach Mike Tomlin refused to say that after a 34-16 victory against the Atlanta Falcons.
"I don't have the time he is going to be out, but I am sure it will be an extended period of time," Tomlin said.
Leftwich suffered the injury when he landed awkwardly after scrambling for 6 yards. He immediately ran to the sideline screaming in pain.
"It is disheartening," receiver Antonio Brown said. "To see him in that type of pain really hurt me."
Leftwich was wheeled through the locker room after the game on a gurney as teammates and coaches wished him well.
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By Mark Kaboly, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Steelers backup quarterback Byron Leftwich broke his left arm in the third quarter Saturday night and likely will be out for the season.
But coach Mike Tomlin refused to say that after a 34-16 victory against the Atlanta Falcons.
"I don't have the time he is going to be out, but I am sure it will be an extended period of time," Tomlin said.
Leftwich suffered the injury when he landed awkwardly after scrambling for 6 yards. He immediately ran to the sideline screaming in pain.
"It is disheartening," receiver Antonio Brown said. "To see him in that type of pain really hurt me."
Leftwich was wheeled through the locker room after the game on a gurney as teammates and coaches wished him well.
Read more: Broken arm puts backup Leftwich on bench - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_753885.html#ixzz1WJecW1Bl