Steelers rule two defenders out for Week 8 matchup vs Browns

For the exciting divisional clash in Week 8, the Pittsburgh Steelers have ruled out two defenders for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns . Courtesy of the Steelers ' final Week 8 injury report , Doneiko Slaughter (hamstring) and Brandin Echols (hamstring) were ruled out for Sunday's game with their respective injuries. Slaughter, who began his NFL career with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent, signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers in January 2026. Despite a strong training camp and preseason performance, Slaughter was released as part of final roster cuts before the 2026 regular season.