The Pittsburgh Steelers have launched their Wednesday harm report forward of Saturday’s sport towards the Baltimore Ravens. In keeping with at this time’s record, six gamers had been restricted: S Trenton Thompson (neck), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), LB Elandon Roberts (pec), OLB T.J. Watt (relaxation), DL Cam Heyward (groin), and DL Larry Ogunjobi (relaxation).
Sitting out at this time’s apply was RB Najee Harris on account of a knee harm.
Practising in full had been QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) and OG Isaac Seumalo (shoulder).
Steelers Week 18 Wednesday Damage Report
DNP
RB Najee Harris (knee)
Restricted
S Trenton Thompson (neck)S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee)LB Elandon Roberts (pec)DL Cam Heyward (groin)DL Larry Ogunjobi (relaxation)OLB T.J. Watt (relaxation)
Full
QB Kenny Pickett (ankle)OG Isaac Seumalo (shoulder)
As we speak’s apply was of regular depth following Tuesday’s walkthrough, providing a extra correct image of workforce well being.
Fitzpatrick and Roberts had been listed as DNPs for Tuesday’s estimated report, making their participation at this time, even in restricted style, a optimistic signal. Nonetheless, it’s possible S Eric Rowe and ILB Myles Jack shall be elevated from the apply squad for a 3rd time this season. As an essential notice ought to Pittsburgh make the playoffs, there are not any limitations on what number of instances apply squad gamers may be elevated. That means, Rowe and Jack gained’t have to be signed to the 53-man roster for a Wild-Card sport regardless of the Steelers utilizing all of their regular-season elevations.
Tomorrow shall be a key day for Fitzpatrick and Roberts as they attempt to swimsuit up for the final regular-season contest, a vital sport for the Steelers as they attempt to muscle their approach into the AFC playoff discipline.
As famous above, Watt and Ogunjobi had been restricted solely on account of relaxation. Heyward is predicted to play as properly. Watt was dinged late in Sunday’s win over Seattle however wasn’t listed on yesterday’s estimated report and is absolutely anticipated to play.
Harris and Seumalo have handled accidents since exiting the Arizona Cardinals sport however haven’t missed a begin due to it. Pickett was once more a full participant and would be the No. 2 quarterback behind Mason Rudolph for this weekend’s finale. Thompson has missed the final two video games on account of a neck harm/stinger. It looks like S Keanu Neal will spend the ultimate week of the common season on IR on account of a rib harm. He’s not performed since Week 10.
Pittsburgh will difficulty their remaining harm report tomorrow afternoon. The Steelers and Ravens kick off at 4:30 PM/EST.
