Former USC safety Troy Polamalu is sidelined because of a knee injury

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will be sidelined against the New York Jets on Sunday because of a sprained right knee.

Polamalu suffered the injury in the second quarter of a 43-23 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.

Polamalu, a 12th-year pro, has a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, a pass deflection and four tackles for losses.

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