"Steelers Safety Damontae Kazee Suspended for Season, James Thrash Upholds Decision"
James Thrash, the hearing officer, has upheld the suspension of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee for the remainder of the regular season due to an illegal hit on Colts receiver Michael Pittman, Jr. However, if the Steelers make it to the playoffs, Kazee will be eligible to play. The NFL initially suspended Kazee for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs, making this ruling a partial victory for him. The Steelers will finish the regular season with games against the Bengals, Seahawks, and Ravens.