Steelers Injury Updates

Steelers Injury Report: Five Players Miss Practice

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7 months ago

October 5, 2023

Pressley Harvin warms up at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium on Dec. 18, 2022. (Mitchell Northam / Steelers Now)

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers are banged up heading into their Week 5 against the Ravens, with five players missing practice due to injury. However, Kenny Pickett did log a full practice on Thursday after suffering a knee injury against the Texans. He vowed to play on Sunday and practiced without a knee brace on Thursday.

His offensive line, however, is banged up. Mike Tomlin already ruled out Dan Moore Jr. with a knee sprain. That will give Broderick Jones his first career start. Right tackle Chuks Okorafor is suffering from an elbow injury. He fully practiced on Thursday. Meanwhile, Mike Tomin did express optimism around James Daniels, but he missed Thursday’s practice after missing Wednesday as well with a groin injury.

Cole Holcomb popped up with a back injury and practiced in a full capacity during Thursday’s session. Punter Pressley Harvin III did not practice with a right hamstring injury, meaning that practice squad punter Brad Wing is still in line to play against Baltimore if Harcin can not play. Tight end Pat Freiermuth is doubtful this week with a hamstring injury and did not practice. Darnell Washington, Connor Heyward, and Rodney Williams will play more in his place.

Alex Highsmith is a surprise inclusion in the report. He suffered a groin injury at some point and did not practice with that injury. In his place, Markus Golden and Nick Herbig will see work.