Pittsburgh Steelers set to receive their own massive addition ahead of game vs New York Jets
The Pittsburgh Steelers may have swung and missed on recently acquired New York Jets WR Davante Adams, but they still have one WR lurking in the shadows. And sure, the Jets will likely steal the spotlight heading into Sunday after their big addition and despite the Steeler's presumptive QB change, but one return isn't being […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers may have swung and missed on recently acquired New York Jets WR Davante Adams, but they still have one WR lurking in the shadows.
And sure, the Jets will likely steal the spotlight heading into Sunday after their big addition and despite the Steeler's presumptive QB change, but one return isn't being talked about enough.
That would be pass rusher Alex Highsmith, who practiced again on Wedneday and is optimistic about his return against the Jets:
Steelers Week 7 Injury Report, WED
Observations
- OLB Alex Highsmith: Highsmith was still limited on Wednesday, but both he and Mike Tomlin said they were optimistic regarding his availability against the Jets.
- RB Najee Harris: Harris was a nonparticipant with a rib injury on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen if the issue is a lingering one
- Cordarrelle Patterson: Still recovering from his ankle injury, Patterson hasn't practiced since the Colts game, and on Wednesday, Patterson was still a non participant
- Damontae Kazee: Part of the Steelers' big three at safety, Kazee hasn't played or practiced since his pregame injury a few weeks back. On Wednesday, Kazee did not practice
- MyCole Pruitt: Pruitt has been a limited member of the Steelers roster all season as he battled injury and on Wednesday Pruitt returned in a full capacity
- Zach Frazier: Frazier is considered week to week with his ankle injury and will be out this week against the Jets
- Nick Herbig: Nick Herbig was ruled out for the Jets game by Mike Tomlin on Tuesday
