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You won't see Willie Parker in pads for the Steelers in the playoffs. (AP Images)

Anyone holding out any hope Willie Parker would find a way to return during the NFL playoffs can put those hopes to rest. On Monday, the Steelers officially ended the season of Parker by placing him on injured reserve.

Parker suffered a broken right fibula in Thursday night's 41-24 victory over St. Louis.

Other NFL News

• Kevin Jones is once again being placed on the IR. Jones has a torn ACL, and will likely be sidelined for 8-10 months. After a solid rookie year where he topped 1,000 yards Jones has failed to finish a full season with the Lions.
• An MRI conducted on Terrell Owens confirmed that the star Cowboys receiver has a high ankle sprain. It is unlikely he will play in Week 17 against the Washington Redskins.
• Willis McGahee will miss the season finale against the Steelers with two fractured ribs.