Steelers are hoping to get their money’s worth against the Seahawks as the team prepares to play without Joey Porter Jr.
The final injury report of the week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers were back at it on Friday, preparing for the home opener against the Seattle Seahawks.
With an abundance of players already out per HC Mike Tomlin, Friday’s injury report would provide final updates on Nick Herbig and Joey Porter Jr., whom Mike Tomlin was optimistic about when speaking on Tuesday.
Well, Herbig told the media he was excited for Sunday and optimistic about his chances to play. As for Porter Jr., Friday cemented that he wouldn’t be able to play on Sunday, which means it will be on Jalen Ramsey and Brandin Echols, whom the Steelers paid this offseason, to make up for his absence.
Steelers Week 2 Injury Report (Friday)
“I’ll quickly give you an injury report,” said Tomlin during his weekly address on Tuesday. “Derrick Harmon [you] can anticipate him continuing to be out this week with his knee. DeShon Elliott, the same with his knee. Malik Harrison, the same with his knee. And so those are three guys that are potentially scheduled to be out as I sit here today.
“Joey Porter wasn’t able to finish the game with a hamstring. Optimistic about his availability, but I’ll let the quality of his work and the amount of his work during the week be our guide there. And really optimistic and hopeful about Nick Herbig being available for us this week.”
The Steelers tend to take things slow with soft tissue injuries, but especially hamstrings, as you may recall George Pickens missing three games last year with a tight/strained hamstring. With James Pierre signed from the practice squad and Joey Porter Jr. missing all three days of practice, seeing him out for Sunday doesn’t come as a surprise. The onus is now on the offseason additions of Ramsey, Echols, and Darius Slay.
As for safety DeShon Elliott he’s slated to miss multiple weeks with an MCL sprain, and his replacement is already looking good at practice as Jabrill Peppers aims to work his way into some valuable reps.
