Steelers S Damontae Kazee in walking boot after ankle injury

Pittsburgh, PA - Steelers safety Damontae Kazee is in a walking boot after suffering an ankle injury in Saturday's practice. The severity of the injury is not yet known, but Kazee is expected to miss some time.

Kazee, who signed with the Steelers in free agency this offseason, is a versatile safety who can play both free safety and strong safety. He is a good tackler and has a nose for the ball. He had 75 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles last season with the Dallas Cowboys.

The Steelers are already thin at safety. Starter Minkah Fitzpatrick is recovering from a hamstring injury, and backup Terrell Edmunds is dealing with a groin injury. If Kazee is out for an extended period of time, the Steelers will need to find another safety to step up.

Potential impact on the Steelers

The loss of Kazee would be a significant blow to the Steelers' defense. He is one of their best defensive players, and his versatility is a big asset. The Steelers will need to find a way to replace his production if he is out for an extended period of time.

One possibility is to move Fitzpatrick to strong safety and start Tre Norwood at free safety. Norwood is a rookie who has been playing well in limited action. He is a good tackler and has good instincts.

Another possibility is to sign a free agent safety. There are a few veteran safeties who are available, such as Tyrann Mathieu and Eric Reid.

The Steelers will need to make a decision soon about Kazee's injury. If he is out for an extended period of time, they will need to find a way to replace his production.

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