Steelers key depth piece gets one step closer to his return following latest injury report

It might be Thanksgiving eve, but it was the start of the work week for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday.  Preparing for a pivotal matchup on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals, the question of health is a big one for a few key players in Pittsburgh.  Here's what we found out in the first […]

Rob Gregson NFL News Writer
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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Montravius Adams (57) and Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras (64) dive after a loose ball fumbled by quarterback Jake Browning (6) in the second quarter of the NFL 16 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. The Steelers led 24-0 at halftime.
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It might be Thanksgiving eve, but it was the start of the work week for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. 

Preparing for a pivotal matchup on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals, the question of health is a big one for a few key players in Pittsburgh. 

Here's what we found out in the first post-practice report of the week:


Steelers Week 13 Injury Report (WED)

Takeaways:

  • Cory Trice Jr.: Trice has been practicing in a full capacity for two weeks now and after 10 days of rest, he could be a prime candidate to return against the Bengals
  • Alex Highsmith: Despite the sense of optimism from Coach Tomlin, Highsmith was still absent from practice on Wednesday and he was seen watching drills off to the side during the media availability portion of the session
  • Montravius Adams: The Steelers opened the 21-day practice window for Adams who has been a key depth piece along the interior of the defensive lien when healthy
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