On Saturday, for the third straight year, the Steelers announced that defensive end Aaron Smith has been placed on injured reserve.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith, out since Week 7 with a triceps injury, will have an MRI on Tuesday or Wednesday to see if he can play in this weekend's Super Bowl, according to a league source.

The Pittsburgh Steelers might not have Aaron Smith back this season unless they reach the Super Bowl, a source with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday.