PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers have placed starting left tackle Broderick Jones on injured reserve after their 2023 first-round pick suffered a neck injury against the Bears last week.

Jones will miss at least the next four games, ruling him out until at least Week 17.

Former first-round pick Andrus Peat , drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2015, will start in Jones' place protecting Aaron Rodgers ' blind side against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, coach Mike Tomlin said Friday. Swing tackle Calvin Anderson was also under consideration for the left tackle job. Peat has primarily taken reps at guard since joining the Steelers during training camp, but he made 12 starts at left tackle for the Saints in 2023. On Sunday, he will be protecting a near 42-year-old quarterback dealin

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