Steelers latest injury report, Week 17 at Seahawks

The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves on the outside looking in when it comes to the postseason.  But while their playoff chances are slim, there is still hope for the black and gold.  That starts with a win on Sunday in Seattle, even if it has to come without one of Pittsburgh's best players: Steelers Latest […]

Rob Gregson — NFL News Writer
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Oct 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick catches the ball before playing the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
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The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves on the outside looking in when it comes to the postseason. 

But while their playoff chances are slim, there is still hope for the black and gold. 

That starts with a win on Sunday in Seattle, even if it has to come without one of Pittsburgh's best players:

Steelers Latest Injury Report, Week 17, Thursday

Observations

  • Kenny Pickett: Pickett returned to practice last week for the first time since ankle surgery but only in a limited capacity. This was followed by a report that Pickett would be ready to go for Seattle, with Coach Tomlin adding to the report saying: "We're in the same position with Kenny as last week, Mason will have the ball to start the week and we will see where Kenny is as the week goes on." On Wednesday, Pickett was seen moving around with ease and told the media he felt he could play this week. His practice status was limited, which is a positive sign for his development. We'll see if he can manage to practice in a full capacity and leave the Steelers with a tough decision to make. On Thursday, Pickett was still limited which means the team is likely to roll with Mason Rudolph once again on Sunday. 
  • Minkah Fitzpatrick: After missing Saturday's game against the Bengals with a knee injury, Fitzpatrick is desperately needed back in a secondary down their top four safeties. Coach Tomlin looked into whether he would return or not, saying: "We'll see where the week takes us," regarding Fitzpatrick's ability in practice this week. On Wednesday, Fitzpatrick sat out again, leaving Thursday and Friday as pivotal to his availability. On Thursday, Fitzpatrick did not participate again, meaning he will likely be out for the second week in a row. 

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