PITTSBURGH — The Steelers’ injury report on Tuesday was another estimated report as the group went through a walkthrough. Still, it was more encouraging than discouraging on a few fronts, but Najee Harris popped up with an unexpected knee injury. He missed practice.
However, Elandon Roberts (groin) and Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) returned to practice. That is a welcome sign for the Steelers who need help at inside linebacker. Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin did not know how the rotation would shake out but figured Blake Martinez, Mykal Walker, and Myles Jack would all have to step up in some capacity.
“We’ll take it one day at a time,” Roberts said. “I’ve got one more day.”
Also on the offensive line, center Mason Cole was dealing with a neck injury and was limited. Nose tackle Keeanu Benton joined him in as questionable with an oblique injury. Meanwhile, Montravius Adams continued his upward trend and practiced fully. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick practiced fully with his broken left hand. Cornerback James Pierre did not practice once again with a shoulder injury that continues to limit him.
STEELERS INJURY REPORT
Player | Injury | Date | Prognosis | Roster Status |
RB Najee Harris | Knee | Dec. 5 | Unknown | Active, DNP on Tues. |
DT Keeanu Benton | Oblique | Dec. 3 | Unknown | Active, LP on Tues. |
LG Isaac Seumalo | Shoulder | Dec. 3 | Unknown | Active, LP on Tues. |
QB Kenny Pickett | Right high ankle sprain surgery | Dec. 3 | 2-4 Weeks | Active, DNP on Tues. |
ILB Elandon Roberts | Groin | Dec. 3 | Unknown | Active, LP on Tues. |
FS Minkah Fitzpatrick | Left hand | Dec. 3 | Day to day | Active, FP on Tues. |
C Mason Cole | Neck | Dec. 3 | Day to day | Active, LP on Tues. |
CB James Pierre | Shoulder | Nov. 22 | Day to day | Active, DNP on. Tues. |
DB Elijah Riley | High ankle sprain | Nov. 19 | Week to week | Injured reserve (Wk. 16) |
SS Keanu Neal | Rib | Nov. 12 | Unknown | Injured reserve (Wk. 15) |
ILB Kwon Alexander | Achilles | Nov. 12 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
ILB Cole Holcomb | Left knee surgery | Nov. 2 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
NT Montravius Adams | Right ankle | Nov. 2 | Day to day | Active, FP on Tues. |
LB Chapelle Russell II | Knee | Aug. 11 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
CB Cory Trice | Right ACL tear | 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 |