Steelers CB Darius Slay exits Chargers game with concussion - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — The Steelers' secondary took a hit Sunday night against the Chargers when Darius Slay was ruled out early in the second half after being evaluated for a concussion.
The veteran cornerback took a helmet-to-helmet hit from teammate Kyle Dugger while making a tackle in the first half.
With Slay out, Pittsburgh put James Pierre in at outside corner.
The Steelers entered Sunday night's game already thin in the secondary. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey shifted to free safety after a slew of injuries to the safety position.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he was comfortable moving Ramsey to safety because the team had more depth at cornerback. With Ramsey at safety, Brandin Echols has been playing Ramsey's usual role in the slot.
The Steelers gave up a touchdown to wide receiver Ladd McConkey to end the first half on a play where Echols got burned, and McConkey ran unabated to the end zone.


