PITTSBURGH — Two injured Pittsburgh Steelers defensive starters improved their injury status on Friday as the team continued its preparations for Monday night’s Week 8 home game against the New York Giants.
Strong safety DeShon Elliott and nose tackle Keeanu Benton both progressed from Thursday to Friday. Elliott missed Thursday’s practice with a back injury, but was listed as a limited participant on Friday. Benton was limited on Thursday but practiced in full on Friday.
Veteran safety Terrell Edmunds would likely replace Elliott if he’s unable to play. Breiden Fehoko, who was just re-signed to the practice squad this week, is the lone backup at nose tackle with Montravius Adams on the injured reserve list.
For the second straight day, wide receiver Roman Wilson, outside linebacker Nick Herbig and center Zach Frazier did not practice. Head coach Mike Tomlin has already ruled Herbig and Frazier out for this week. Jeremiah Moon will serve as the No. 3 outside linebacker and Ryan McCollum will once again start at center. Brandon Johnson should be expected to be elevated from the practice squad to replace Wilson once again.
Linebacker Tyler Matakevich and running back Cordarrelle Patterson were both limited and have yet to fully practice as they attempt to work their way back from injuries.
Free safety Damontae Kazee and outside cornerback Donte Jackson both practiced fully and are expected to play on Sunday. Tackle Dylan Cook was a full participant for the second straight day and could be activated from the injured reserve list this week.
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PITTSBURGH STEELERS INJURY REPORT
| Player | Injury | Date | Prognosis | Roster Status |
| DT Keeanu Benton | Calf | Oct. 23 | TBD | Active, FP on Fri. |
| SS DeShon Elliott | Back | Oct. 23 | TBD | Active, LP on Fri. |
| CB Donte Jackson | AC sprain | Oct. 18 | Day to day | Active, FP on Fri., PROB vs. NYG |
| DT Montravius Adams | Knee | Oct. 18 | Four weeks | Injured reserve |
| CB Anthony Averett | TBD | Oct. 17 | TBD | Practice squad IR |
| WR Roman Wilson | Hamstring | Oct. 17 | Day to day | Active, DNP on Fri. |
| C Zach Frazier | Ankle | Oct. 13 | Week to week | Active, DNP on Fri., OUT vs. NYG |
| FS Damontae Kazee | Ankle | Oct. 6 | Day to day | Active, FP on Fri., PROB vs. NYG |
| DE DeMarvin Leal | Neck/stinger | Oct. 6 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
| OLB Nick Herbig | Right hamstring | Oct. 6 | Week to week | Active, DNP on Fri., OUT vs. NYG |
| RB Cordarrelle Patterson | Ankle | Sept. 29 | Day to day | Active, LP on Fri., QUES vs. NYG |
| RG James Daniels | Achilles | Sept. 29 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
| CB Cory Trice Jr. | Hamstring | Sept. 22 | Week to week | Injured reserve |
| RT Troy Fautanu | Right knee dislocation | Sept. 20 | Regular season | Injured reserve |
| WR Ben Skowronek | Shoulder | Sept. 15 | Week to week | Injured reserve |
| LB Tyler Matakevich | Hamstring | Sept. 15 | Week to week | IR-DFR 10/23, Active, LP on Fri., QUES vs. NYG |
| P Cameron Johnston | Right leg | Sept. 8 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
| SS Ryan Watts | Neck/stinger | Aug. 24 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
| DL Logan Lee | Calf | Aug. 20 | Week to week | Injured reserve |
| OT Dylan Cook | Lisfranc, left foot | Aug. 17 | Week to week | IR-DFR 10/17, FP on Fri. |
| C Nate Herbig | Torn rotator cuff | Aug. 14 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
| OLB David Perales | Left MCL tear | July 31 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
| ILB Cole Holcomb | Left knee | Nov. 2, 2023 | Week to week | PUP/reserve |