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PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Levi Browns tenure at left tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers is over before it even began. The Steelers placed Brown on injured reserve on Tuesday, two days after Brown tore a triceps while warming up before a 19-6 victory over the Jets. Brown, acquired from the Arizona Cardinals last week, will need surgery and is done for the year. Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin called the injury "freakish" in its timing. "Ive been in this league a number of years and this is probably only the second time Ive ever been around that," Tomlin said. The Steelers (1-4) also lost tight end David Johnson for the year with a wrist injury. This is the second straight season Johnson is headed to the injured reserve. Johnson didnt even play in 2012 due to a torn ACL in his right knee. Pittsburgh filled out its roster by signing free agent tight end Richard Gordon and promoted cornerback Isaiah Green to the practice squad and Tomlin didnt rule out the prospect of both players seeing time on Sunday when the Steelers face rival Baltimore (3-3) looking to win consecutive games for the first time in 11 months. While Johnson and Brown are gone, linebacker Sean Spence is back. More than a year after suffering a catastrophic left knee injury in the final game of the 2012 preseason, Spence has been activated off the physically unable to perform list and will work in a limited capacity, a stunning comeback for the former third-round pick whose career was in jeopardy after tearing two ligaments and dislocating his kneecap. Tomlin allowed it is possible Spence could play at some point this season. "Well see how he performs in practice and kind of let that be our guide in terms of how we progress," Tomlin said. Injuries to Larry Foote and Kion Wilson forced rookie Vince Williams to play alongside Lawrence Timmons at inside linebacker and Spence was considered the eventual heir apparent to Foote when Pittsburgh grabbed Spence with the 86th overall pick of the 2012 draft. Spence has spent the last four months either watching practice or working out on an adjoining field with other injured players. His presence in a helmet and a jersey should send a jolt through a defence that started to look like its old self against the Jets. The Steelers put together three sacks and forced two turnovers and despite a substandard September ranks sixth in yards allowed. "I think everybody played better," defensive end Cam Heyward said. "We executed a lot better, but I dont think we schematically changed what we needed to do. We had different guys in there almost every week, and we did a good job attacking their run and not just stopping it, getting guys back and all the guys flying to the ball." Pittsburgh will try to do the same against the erratic Ravens (3-3), who are still searching for the form that led them to their second Super Bowl title eight months ago. Tomlin downplayed any talk that one of the NFLs biggest rivalries has lost its lustre now that both teams find themselves trailing front-running Cincinnati (4-2) in the AFC North. "Obviously, theyre a talented capable team led by superstars in all three phases and theyre defending world champs," Tomlin said. "They dont need an endorsement from me." Neither does tackle Kelvin Beachum, pressed into service after Brown went down less than an hour before kickoff against the Jets. Beachum struggled early but recovered in the second half to help Pittsburgh put New York away. The fact the Steelers didnt go searching for another lineman following Browns injury is a testament to Tomlins belief in the adaptable Beachum, who has already played at centre, right tackle and tight end in his brief career. It appears Beachum is entrenched at least for now heading into a stretch that should determine Pittsburghs season. A win over Baltimore and another one next week in Oakland and the Steelers are in the mix. Two losses and the rebuilding process can begin in earnest. Tomlin isnt quite that far down the road. He likes what he saw against New York. Now hed like to find a way to repeat it against the Ravens, who havent lost in Pittsburgh since 2010. "Obviously, our focus is and will continue to be us and how we perform and prepare to give ourselves the very best chance to play A-ball," he said. "We believe that A-ball is enough to win under any circumstance, so thats what is guiding us as we prepare for this one." _ Follow Will Graves at www.twitter.com/WillGravesAP Cheap Charles Sims Jersey . LOUIS -- The Tampa Bay Rays have placed right-handed pitcher Joel Peralta on the 15-day disabled list with an undisclosed illness. 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The Soccer Saturday panel - Matt Le Tissier, Paul Merson, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas - have followed the campaign each week, so we asked them to dish out some season awards.Heres who the panel rate as the biggest stars of the season and their most sensational moments both on the pitch and in the studio... PLAYER OF THE SEASON Riyad Mahrez won the PFA Player of the Year award Charlie votes: Im going with Riyad Mahrez because of his priceless ability to win games with moments of sheer brilliance.Jamie Vardys goals have obviously been important but when you consider all but four of Mahrezs 17 goals have come away from home hes really delivered when his team need him.Thommo votes: Im going for Jamie Vardy. Im glad he won the Football Writers Award because both he and Mahrez deserve recognition for their contributions to the most remarkable of achievements.Le Tiss votes: Ive actually gone for a man who didnt even make the PFA shortlist in Toby Alderweireld. He was the most important factor in turning Tottenham from a side which have always struggled defensively in the past to having the best in the league until their final-day collapse.Merse votes: Its got to be Riyad Mahrez. There are a few other contenders but Mahrez made things happen for Leicester this season at crucial times.YOUNG PLAYER OF THE SEASON Dele Alli reached double figures in both goals and assists Charlie votes: It obviously pains me to say it, but Ive got to pick Dele Alli. To make the impact he has at such a young age, coming up from League 1, is remarkable. Spurs results since hes been banned, which have pained me less, show just how important he is to them.Thommo votes: It has to be Dele Alli for me. Harry Kane could come into it but Alli is the newcomer and he deserves recognition for making the step up.Le Tiss votes: Im going for Harry Kane. Alli runs him pretty close but Kanes goals have made Tottenham into title contenders, for much of the season anyway.Merse votes: Its Dele Alli for me. He has been outstanding, he has looked like a top player in his first season in the Premier League. He came up from League 1, which is difficult, but he settled quicker than snow. MANAGER OF THE SEASON Claudio Ranieri is crowned as the pundits manager of the season Charlie votes: It cant be anyone other than Claudio Ranieri. The Godfather, the Tinkerman, the Thinkerman! Charlies tip Find Charlies 110/1 Europa League final tip here. Thommo votes: No brainer, Claudio Ranieri. Hes motivated the team to the very end and taken the pressure off the players with the way hes handled press conferences. Le Tiss votes: It cant be anyone other than Claudio Ranieri. Yes, there have been a few that have done very well but nothing compares to what hes done. Honourable mentions go to Mauricio Pochettino, Slaven Bilic and Ronald Koeman and maybe even Quique Sanchez Flores.Merse votes: Nobody else but Claudio Ranieri in the Premier League. Otherwise Id go with Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman. With the wage bill they have got, to just miss out on automatic promotion is a phenomenal achievement. Its not Premier League but what he has done on a tiny budget is near on a miracle.SIGNING OF THE SEASON Dimitri Payet has scored nine goals in his debut Premier League season Charlie votes: Id say Dimitri Payet has to get that. There have been a few other really good ones, including NGolo Kante. Obviously, Im more attack minded and theres something sensational about a player that can do what he does. Hes made West Ham believe again.Thommo votes: Its Dimitri Payet without a doubt. Hes transformed West Ham. NGolo Kante would be in there but I think Payet has just been incredible. The modern version of Paolo Di Canio but without the histrionics.Le Tiss votes: NGolo Kante gets it from me. A very shrewd bit of work and Leicester have obviously got some excellent scouting in place given most of us hadnt heard of him.Merse votes: For me, Dimitri Payet and NGolo Kante can share it. West Ham took a chance on Payet, who was 29. I like what David Sullivan said the other day; they have to buy people for now and they cant buy a load of kids and have two or three seasons. Kante has had a brilliant season at Leicester, one of their best players.GOAL OF THE SEASON Dele Alli produced a sublime piece of skill against Crystal Palace and Phil Thompson says it will be goal of the season Charlie votes: There has been a lot of good ones. I loved Jamie Vardys against Liverpool but Ill go with Dele Alli against Crystal Palace, even though it pains me. It was like one of those Dennis Bergkamp moments where you think very few people can do that.Thommo votes: I am also voting for Dele Alli. What people have got to remember is the build-up, going from one side of the pitch to the other, a bit of head tennis and then the technique! Its the sort of thing youd expect to try on the training ground, and I mean try. It was a team goal as well as as a great bit of skill. Watch the Soccer Saturday panels reaction to Dele Allis wondergoal in Tottenhams 2-1 win over Crystal Palace Le Tiss votes: Im going to be accused of bias here but Im going for Cuco Martinas strike for Southampton against Arsenal.dddddddddddd From 30 yards out he curled it into the bottom corner first time with the outside of the boot. Hell never hit one like that again in his life.Merse votes: Ill pick Dimitri Payets free-kick against Crystal Palace. It looked like it was going to hit my car and then it dips into the top corner.MOMENT OF THE SEASON Wes Morgan secures a point for Leicester at Old Trafford Charlie votes: Wes Morgans goal at Manchester United, where we all really thought they were going to do it. I thought that was it, coming from behind at Old Trafford with the captain showing the character of that side. I took longer than most to be convinced that they would win the title but that was the moment I realised it was really happening.Thommo votes: Well, my favourite moment has to be Liverpools comeback from 2-0 and then 3-1 down against Dortmund. I just thought it was sensational, against such a great side, the greatest ever game played at Anfield! In the Premier League, it would be Robert Huths winner against Tottenham. If anything showed that Leicester could win the title, it was that.Le Tiss votes: The Southampton comeback from 2-0 down against Liverpool. Its a very sore point as I was watching Kung-Fu Panda III at the cinema as Id promised to take my daughter and then the game was rearranged. The film wasnt great, but it was certainly made better by the Sky Sports Score Centre. Merse votes: This is a tricky one but Im going for Jamie Vardys goal against Liverpool. I have seen those kind of goals before but it was a really big goal scored against Liverpool and it sticks in your head from the season.Soccer Saturday highlight We take a look back at the best moments from Soccer Saturday this season Charlie votes: Ive not had many because Im always moaning about Arsenal. Jeff never really wound me up about Spurs like he usually did and he kind of eased off on me, which almost made it worse.Reflecting on it, Id probably say the way Jeff ridiculed me and Merse for refusing to admit Leicester were going to win the league and predicting the slip-ups which never happened. He just let us dig ourselves into bigger and bigger holes and reminded us on air the next week.Thommo votes: It has to be Merse talking about players getting their hair done when theyre live on TV. They always look like theyve got their hair done to me so Im not really sure what his point was. The the next day, Jack Wilshere came back from injury for Arsenal and looked like hed just came straight out of the hairdressers. Paul Merson went on a brilliant rant about why he believes Swansea are in with a chance against Leicester on Sunday Le Tiss votes: I think this would have to go down as Merses rant about Swansea players getting their hair done ahead of their televised game with Leicester. I completely disagreed because he thought Swansea were actually going to get a result, so he got a bit a of stick on the texts when Swansea conceded their fourth. Merse votes: We were filming this documentary on these two teams in a small island who play each other 38 times a season or something because theres nobody else to play. They actually do a cup draw to decide who plays at home even though they share the same pitch!Anyway, theres quite a few people there, but it turns out theyre not interested in the game, theyre all bird watchers. Then this rare bird flies past and they all go berserk for it and then, just as it goes out of shot, the camera pans back to Jeff and he says and the cat got the bird. We were all in stitches because Jeff usually finds the right words in such moments but it really wasnt. Pundits Sky Bet tips Find out what the pundits are tipping up for the Europa League final here. 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