Steelers DT Larry Ogunjobi Dressed vs. 49ers

Steelers DL Larry Ogunjobi Preseason
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (99) defends during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi is https://twitter.com/steelers/status/1700896067183608161?s=20″>active

for the team’s 2023 season opener against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday.

Ogunjobi was limited in practice all week with a right foot issue, and was officially listed as questionable to play against the 49ers on Friday.

It’s not clear if Ogunjobi will be able to play his usual amount of reps, but he played almost the entire 2022 season without being a full participant in practice, so not suiting up in rehearsals this week should not greatly impact his performance.

Steelers Larry Ogunjobi

The Steelers feel good enough about Ogunjobi’s readiness that they made defensive tackle Armon Watts a health scratch for the game.

If he is indeed limited, DeMarvin Leal will likely be the player that sees the biggest jump in role, particularly at defensive end in the base defense. Montravius Adams, Keeanu Benton and Isaiahh Loudermilk are also available for increased roles.

Cam Heyward was the only other Steelers player that was limited in practice this week. He does not have an injury designation and will play.

STEELERS INJURY REPORT

Player Injury Date  Prognosis Roster Status
DT Larry Ogunjobi Right foot Aug. 9 Day to day Active, LP on Friday
DT Cam Heyward Rest/Stomach Sept. 7 Day to day Active, FP on Friday
CB Cory Trice Torn right ACL Aug. 1 Out for season Injured reserve
RB Alfonzo Graham Torn right labrum July 29 Out for season Injured reserve
DT Renell Wren Torn right Achilles tendon May 17 Out for season Injured reserve
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