Polamalu could sit out season

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is doubtful for Sunday's game against the New York Jets because of a strained right Achilles' tendon and could sit out the rest of the regular season.

 

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The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported Polamalu could miss the Steelers' final three regular-season games before the playoffs.
After facing the Jets (9-4) on Sunday, Pittsburgh finishes its regular season against Carolina (1-12) and Cleveland (5-8).
The Steelers (10-3) play the Panthers in Week 16 on Thursday night, and the short week might not allow for a full recovery for Polamalu. In Week 17, the Steelers travel to Cleveland. Depending on the outcomes of the previous games, this game could prove to be meaningless.