Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams had knee surgery earlier this week, Mark Kaboly of DKPittsburghSports.com reported.
Williams could be out 2-3 weeks, per the report. Williams has played in seven games, starting three in the absence of Le’Veon Bell, but had just one carry last week.
Fitzgerald Toussaint, who has just four carries on the year, becomes the top backup to Bell with Williams out. The Steelers have two running backs on their practice squad, Karlos Williams and Daryl Richardson.
The Steelers will be without Williams and wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (foot) Sunday vs. the Cowboys, but center Maurkice Pouncey has said he’ll play despite a thumb injury.
