Steelers latest injury report hits the offense where it hurts the most ahead of Raiders game
The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially in the dog days of the season. Following back-to-back losses and attrition at many positions, the team faces a Las Vegas Raiders squad with questions of their own. On Tuesday, Head Coach Mike Tomlin named a laundry list of players who are dealing with injuries, including more than a few […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially in the dog days of the season. Following back-to-back losses and attrition at many positions, the team faces a Las Vegas Raiders squad with questions of their own.
On Tuesday, Head Coach Mike Tomlin named a laundry list of players who are dealing with injuries, including more than a few who will be out.
Here is what we found out in certainty on Wednesday and Thursday including a depleted EDGE group opposite of T.J. Watt.
Steelers Week 6 Injury Report (Thursday)
Observations:
- QB Russell Wilson: HC Mike Tomlin made a big statement on Tuesday when he announced that Russell Wilson would participate in a full capacity this week, something that was proven on Wednesday. If the veteran can keep it up, there's a chance he makes his debut on Sunday. Whether that's as the backup or starter is to be determined. On Thursday, Wilson was again a full participant
- OLB Alex Highsmith: Highsmith is still recovering from his groin injury and was ruled out by Coach Tomlin on Tuesday, making his return to practice on Thursday some what surprising. We’ll see what it means going forward.
- TE Pat Freiermuth: Muth was limited on Thursday with a calf injury. Friday will be telling for his availability
- RB Jaylen Warren: Still recovering from his hamstring injury, Warren is doubtful against Vegas according to HC Mike Tomlin, which was proven by his participation level on Wednesday. On Thursday, Warren was limited again
- OLB Nick Herbig: Nick Herbig was unable to come back against the Cowboys on Sunday night following his hamstring injury, and HC Mike Tomlin told reporters on Tuesday that he is out against the Raiders, which was backed up by Wednesday and Thursday's injury report where he didn’t participate.
- RB Cordarrelle Patterson: Patterson was ruled out against the Raiders by HC Mike Tomlin, and that was backed up by Wednesday and Thursday's report where he was a non participant
- MyCole Pruitt: Pruitt was also doubtful to play against the Raiders according to Coach Mike Tomlin, and on Wednesday, his limited participation level backed that up.
- Damontae Kazee: After rolling his ankle in pregame warmups, Kazee was out against the Cowboys, and is doubtful to play against the Raiders
- DeMarvin Leal: After filling in for injured Nick Herbig, Leal also suffered an injury, leaving Pittsburgh with no edge rushers opposite T.J. Watt on the active roster as Leal is also slated to be out this week
