Steelers Get Huge Injury News with Return of Two Starters

Steelers NT Keeanu Benton
Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Keeanu Benton against the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 18, 2023. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Keeanu Benton against the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 18, 2023. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

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
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