Steelers have an ominous beginning to Ravens week following a muddied injury report

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a shot at the AFC North title this weekend.   Traveling to take on the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh is reeling in more than ways than one following last week's disappointing showing against the Philadelphia Eagles.   Part of that is due to injury concerns surrounding their best players, with more insight being learned […]

Rob Gregson NFL News Writer
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Dec 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) takes the field against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have a shot at the AFC North title this weekend.  

Traveling to take on the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh is reeling in more than ways than one following last week's disappointing showing against the Philadelphia Eagles.  

Part of that is due to injury concerns surrounding their best players, with more insight being learned on Tuesday, with the first injury report of the week: 


Steelers Week 16 Injury Report (TUE)

Takeaways

  • T.J. Watt: Watt suffered a low ankle injury on Sunday and was unable to return to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Watt was not seen in the early portion of practice on Tuesday, but Mike Tomlin is optimistic about his availability this Sunday
  • George Pickens: Pickens made his return to practice on Tuesday, taking on work in a light capacity as he warmed up during individual drills and taking on position-specific work. It's a small step but a positive one for his return after missing the last two games 
  • Justin Fields: Fields injured his abdomen on a play where he took a hit on a QB carry and was noted as part of the postgame injury update from Coach Tomlin. He was not seen and noted as. DNP
  • Donte Jackson: Jackson while excellent in his first season in Pittsburgh, has frequented the injury report and hurt his back against the Eagles on Sunday
  • Larry Ogunjobi: The big man was back at practice after injuring his groin and failing to return to action against the Cleveland Browns, which costs him the Eagles game
  • DeShon Elliott: One of the tone-setters and best safeties on the back end of the defense, Elliott's presence was missed against Philly, and given his history with Derrick Henry and the Ravens, he will be motivated to get back to work 
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