Steelers' finale against the Bengals just got a lot easier following critical health update
The Pittsburgh Steelers need to get back on track. After dropping three straight, the season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals serves as a chance to get on the right track ahead of the playoffs. And with one of their best defenders slated to return, the chances of doing so just got a lot better: Joey […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers need to get back on track.
After dropping three straight, the season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals serves as a chance to get on the right track ahead of the playoffs.
And with one of their best defenders slated to return, the chances of doing so just got a lot better:
Joey Porter Jr. expected to return vs. Bengals
"Last game, we had significant people coming back in DeShon Elliott and George Pickens, to name a couple, Donte Jackson [also]," said Coach Tomlin on Monday. "It looks like Joey Porter Jr. is scheduled to make it back, along with Ben Skorwonek. And so getting a healthy outfit, particularly as you get toward the end of this season and lean in on a single elimination tournament is big business for us…
"…We're excited about the issues of dividing the labor up and having really a full stable at our disposal in the effort to formulate plans and and make plays. It's going to be needed, quite honestly, because Cincinnati is is red hot.
Red hot the Bengals are. After starting 4-8, they are winners of four straight and head into Pittsburgh on Saturday with their playoff lives on the line.
Without Joey Porter Jr., trying to defend what is arguably the best WR duo in the league via Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins would be nearly impossible.
But it still won't be easy, and the Steelers might still be a man down in their CB room despite the good news regarding Joey Porter Jr.
"Some injuries that I didn't mention…Cory Trice, might be limited at the early portions of the week, but expect him to be available," said Coach Tomlin. "Same thing could be said for Jaylen Warren and some other guys that are managing some bumps and bruises, but to come off of a long weekend like we have, man that's been a benefit to us. Guys who needed rest have gotten rest. Guys that have needed rehabilitation have gotten that and so we're excited about starting our physical work tomorrow."
