Kazee recorded eight tackles (four solo) in the Steelers' loss to the Eagles on Sunday. With DeShon Elliott (hamstring) out for Week 15, Kazee made his first start of the season and logged a season-best 80 percent of the defensive snaps. On the year, Kazee has 24 tackles (15 solo) and one interception as a third safety and special teamer.
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Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthdate
6/5/1993 (31)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 174 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 5; Pk (ATL)
Birthplace
San Bernardino, CA, USA
Position
SAF
College
San Diego State
Experience
8 seasons
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
Dallas Cowboys
2021-2022
(1 season)
Atlanta Falcons
2017-2021
(4 seasons)
Kazee recorded eight tackles (four solo) in the Steelers' loss to the Eagles on Sunday. With DeShon Elliott (hamstring) out for Week 15, Kazee made his first start of the season and logged a season-best 80 percent of the defensive snaps. On the year, Kazee has 24 tackles (15 solo) and one interception as a third safety and special teamer.
Kazee (illness) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Kazee was unable to practice Thursday due to an illness, but he appears to no longer be under the weather after logging a full practice Friday. As a rotational safety this year, Kazee has logged 12 tackles (eight solo) and one interception across nine regular-season games.
Kazee (illness) didn't practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Kazee didn't have a designation on Wednesday's estimated practice report, so his illness appears to have recently emerged. It's unclear at this point if the safety is at risk of missing Sunday's Week 13 game versus Cincinnati. Kazee has been used in a rotational role this season, as he hasn't logged more than 36 percent of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps in any game so far.
Kazee (ankle) was a full participant at the Steelers' practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Kazee is all set to return to the field in Week 8 after missing the last two games with an ankle injury. The 31-year-old could step into a starting role at strong safety with DeShon Elliott (back) banged up ahead of Pittsburgh's matchup versus the Giants on Monday Night Football.
Kazee (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Jets. Kazee will be forced to miss a second straight game as he continues to nurse an ankle injury that he suffered ahead of the team's Week 5 matchup with the Cowboys. Terrell Edmunds and Miles Killebrew will likely see an uptick in usage again in Week 7 versus New York.
Kazee (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Jets, Steelers writer Burt Lauten reports. Kazee is coming off his first missed game of the season and in danger of missing his second. His final status will depend on how his ankle is feeling closer to kickoff. Miles Killebrew and Terrell Edmunds would be candidates to back up DeShon Elliott at strong safety if Kazee is unable to get the green light.
Kazee (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Pittsburgh's official site reports. Kazee will miss his first matchup of the season after hurting his ankle during pregame warmups last week against Dallas. The 5-foot-11 safety has eight tackles (seven solo) and one interception on the season, with the bulk of his field time being spent on special teams.
Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Kazee (ankle) is doubtful to play in Week 6 at Las Vegas, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports. Kazee suffered an ankle injury during pregame warmups before Sunday's tilt versus Dallas, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. It looks like he might have to sit out for at least one game as he deals with it. In that case, Terrell Edmunds may see increased snaps.
Kazee picked off Trevor Lawrence on a pass intended for Calvin Ridley that stopped the Jaguars' drive deep in Steelers territory. It's unclear when he sustained the hand injury in Sunday's game, but he was estimated as a limited participant in Monday's practice. With Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) already ruled out for Thursday's game against the Titans, Kazee is likely to slot in as the starting strong safety -- as long as he's healthy -- next to Keanu Neal at free safety.