Pittsburgh Steelers
Baron Batch - #20 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 210 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/21/1987 |
| Birthplace | Odessa, TX |
| College | Texas Tech |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 7th round, 29th pick by Steelers |
Steelers place Miller, Taylor, Batch on I.R.
The Steelers placed TE Heath Miller, CB Ike Taylor and RB Baron Batch on injured reserve on Wednesday.
Steelers suspend RB Mendenhall
The Steelers suspended RB Rashard Mendenhall for one game for “conduct detrimental to the team.”
PLAYER NEWS
The Steelers promoted Batch from the practice squad.|||||||
The move was made due to the suspension of Rashard Mendenhall.
Batch ran 10 times for 22 yards and a scored a 1-yard touchdown in Thursday's loss to the Titans.|||||||
With Isasc Redman and Rashard Mendenhall both hurt for the moment, Btach could be the Steelers' most viable option in the backfield.
Batch is reportedly out for the year for the defending AFC champions.|||||||
Batch's knee injury looks like it will keep him for taking the field at all for Pittsburgh.