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Miller faces surgery

Tight end Heath Miller faces surgery after suffering an ACL and MCL injury, and possibly a partial PCL injury, in his right knee against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. 

“Unfortunately his season comes to an end,” said Coach Mike Tomlin. “He has been rock solid for us and we really appreciate his efforts. We understand injuries are a part of the game, but unfortunately it brings his season to a close.”

Running back Baron Batch also had his season come to an end against the Bengals when he suffered a fractured arm.

“Baron Batch had surgery this morning,” said Tomlin. “He will be a transaction for us, an IR guy.”

Other injuries in the game included receiver Mike Wallace, who suffered a hip rotator strain, guard David DeCastro (hamstring) and cornerback Curtis Brown (left ankle).

Cornerback Ike Taylor’s status has yet to be determined. Taylor has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, but still needs to be evaluated before Tomlin determines if he will be able to play against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Heinz Field.

“We’re going to look at where he is and his overall level of health,” said Tomlin. “I haven’t had those meetings yet.”

Steelers notes for Browns game

Check out the Steelers notes for this week’s game against the Cleveland Browns.

Steelers Game Notes

Steelers 2013 opponents known

The Steelers now know who and where they will play next year, but won’t know the dates until the NFL announces the schedule normally sometime in April.

The Steelers will have home games in 2013 against Baltimore, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Buffalo, Miami, Chicago, Detroit and Tennessee.

They will be on the road against AFC North opponents Baltimore, Cincinnati, Cleveland, as well as New England, New York Jets, Green Bay, Oakland and Minnesota, which will be played in London.