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Steelers' B.J. Finney: Placed on IR
B.J. Finney (back) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.Finney had been playing through a back injury for more than a month, but he apparently suffered a setback during Week 13 and was held out the following contest. The 30-year-old offensive lineman will miss at least three weeks after being placed on injured reserve, and Kendrick Green is expected to fill in at center during his absence.
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Steelers' B.J. Finney: Out for Thursday
B.J. Finney (back) will not play Thursday against the Vikings.Finney has been dealing with a back injury for more than a month now, but he was able to play through it. He appears to have aggravated it further Sunday against the Ravens when he left early and was unable to return. After not being able to log a practice all week, Finney will give way to Kendrick Green, who will likely draw the start at center.
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Steelers' B.J. Finney: Will be evaluated
B.J. Finney's back injury is being evaluated after the Pittsburgh Steelers' 20-19 win over the Ravens, according to head coach Mike Tomlin, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.Finney left early Sunday with the injury. He dealt with a back issue earlier this season, but it's not known whether this a continuation of the same or something new. The Steelers have a short week ahead as they travel to Minnesota to play Thursday, which may make it more difficult for Finney to recover in time. If he is unable to go, Kendrick Green will likely get the nod to start at center.
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Steelers' B.J. Finney: Will not return
B.J. Finney (back) will not return Sunday against the Ravens, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.Finney dealt with a back injury earlier this season, and it appears it may have returned. With their starting center now out, the Pittsburgh Steelers will likely turn to John Leglue to fill that hole.
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Steelers' B.J. Finney: Good to go
B.J. Finney (back) is active for Monday's game against the Bears.Finney was a limited participant at practice throughout the week due to a back injury. He is presumably feeling better, as he has been given the green light against the Bears.
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Steelers' B.J. Finney: Questionable for Monday night
B.J. Finney (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bears, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Finney was able to log a limited practice Friday after not being able to participate Thursday, which should be a positive sign. An extra day, with the Pittsburgh Steelers not playing until Monday, is also on Finney's side.
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Steelers' B.J. Finney: Signs deal with Steelers
B.J. Finney (abdomen) signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Finney spent most of the 2020 campaign dealing with an abdominal injury and was only able to suit up for one game with the Bengals. Previously a member of the Steelers' offensive line, Finney previously found success in both a center and right guard role and will likely replace the retired Maurkice Pouncey in the middle in 2021.
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B.J. Finney: Released by Bengals
The Bengals released B.J. Finney (abdomen) on Friday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.After appearing in just one game with the team during the 2020 season, Finney will leave Cincinnati and aim to earn a spot on an offensive line elsewhere. The team saves $3.3 million with his release.
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Bengals' B.J. Finney: Hits NFI list
The Cincinnati Bengals placed B.J. Finney (abdomen) on the reserve/non-football injury list Thursday.Finney's placement on the NFI list comes due to an abdominal injury. The fifth-year pro appeared in one game with the Bengals this season.
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Bengals' B.J. Finney: Won't play against Houston
B.J. Finney (abdomen) won't play Sunday against the Texans, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.Most of Finney's work has come on special teams this season, but he'll be unavailable Sunday while dealing with an abdominal issue. His final chance to take the field during the regular season will be Jan. 3 against Baltimore.