Steelers Injury Updates: Russ Gets First Team Rep, Roman Out of Boot

Russell Wilson participated in his first team period during camp and wide receiver Roman Wilson ditched the boot for the first time.

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Roman Wilson
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson during training camp on July 26, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

UNITY TWP, Pa. — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson ditched the boot for the first time on Sunday since suffering a high ankle sprain in his left ankle on July 30. Wilson is still not participating in practice with the Steelers, but being out of the boot just a few days after the injury is probably a positive sign that the rookie wide receiver could be back before the end of training camp.

Quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) was still limited, but he participated in his first team period during camp, outside of just a few handoffs. On one play, Wilson called an audible and found Duece Watts for about six yards on the right side. That was Wilson’s only pass during the period, however. There is optimism that Wilson could be cleared to practice this week, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Inside linebacker Patrick Queen was out for the second straight day. Outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon, linebacker Kyron Johnson and tight Rodney Williams II were all out, as well. Williams (AC sprain) participated in individual drills during the last two practices but was out altogether on Sunday.

Cornerback Grayland Arnold (undisclosed) returned after missing the last two days. Offensive tackle Broderick Jones (right elbow) was a full participant, as well.

Queen had a minor foot or ankle injury during practice on Friday night. Queen told Derrick Bell of Steelers Now that “he’s good,” so it appears the Steelers are just being cautious or giving him some vet days off.

Outside linebacker David Perales, who is on the team’s injured reserve list after clearing waivers, suffered a torn MCL in his left knee. He’s walking, but in a bulky brace.

The Steelers were back in pads after a non-padded practice on Saturday. The team has an off day on Monday.

STEELERS INJURY REPORT

Player Injury Date  Prognosis Roster Status
ILB Patrick Queen Foot/ankle Aug. 2 TBD Active, DNP on Sun.
OLB Jeremiah Moon Undisclosed Aug. 1 TBD Active, DNP on Sun.
DB Grayland Arnold Undisclosed Aug. 1 TBD Active, LP on Sun.
OLB Kyron Johnson Hamstring tightness July 31 TBD Active, DNP on Sun.
OLB David Perales Torn left MCL July 31 Months Injured reserve
WR Roman Wilson Left high ankle sprain July 30 Week to week, out of boot Active, DNP on Sun.
OT Broderick Jones Right elbow July 28 Practicing Active, FP on Sun.
TE Rodney Williams II AC joint sprain July 27 Day to day Active, DNP on Sun.
QB Russell Wilson Calf tightness July 25 Day to day Active, LP on Sun.
DT Dean Lowry Right calf June Day to day PUP
RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson Left hamstring Unknown Day to day NFI
ILB Cole Holcomb Left knee surgery Nov. 2, 2023 TBD PUP

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