Steelers earn playoff berth, lose DeAngelo Williams

Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs after a pass reception as Cleveland Browns linebacker Karlos Dansby (56) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs after a pass reception as Cleveland Browns linebacker Karlos Dansby (56) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

By Associated Press January 3, 2016 2 min read

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to the playoffs with uncertainty at running back.

Sound familiar?

DeAngelo Williams injured his right ankle during Pittsburgh’s playoff-clinching win at Cleveland and left the stadium wearing a boot. His status for next weekend’s wild-card game is unknown.

The Steelers didn’t have Le’Veon Bell for a wild-card game last year after the star back injured his knee in Week 17. They lost to the Ravens 30-17.

Bell went down for the season a couple months ago, but Williams filled in nicely.