The Steelers placed tight end Ladarius Green on the reserve/physically unable to perform list Tuesday.
That means Green can’t play until Week Six, at the earliest. He has until Week 11 to get healthy enough to be activated.
Green had ankle surgery in January. Both Green and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin have denied published reports that Green has been held out because he’s having recurring headaches.
Green signed with the Steelers in March after playing four seasons with the Chargers. He’s yet to practice with his new team.
Second-year man Jesse James has been the Steelers’ top tight end through the preseason and figures to stay in that role for now even if the Steelers use the waiver wire or trade to acquire a veteran tight end.
