Steelers Dealing With Eight Injuries to Start Ravens Week

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers are banged up to start Week 5 against the Ravens, with six players missing practice due to injury. However, Kenny Pickett did log a limited practice on Wednesday after suffering a knee injury against the Texans. He vowed to play on Sunday, but the doctors will decide how fast Pickett can come along.

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 did not practice. Meanwhile, Mike Tomin did express optimism around James Daniels, but he missed Wednesday’s practice with a groin injury. With Isaac Seumalo having a veteran’s day off, Pittsburgh was down four starting linemen.

Patrick Peterson logged a veteran’s day, ceding first-team reps to Joey Porter Jr. DeMarvin Leal did not practice while recovering from a concussion. As such, Keeanu Benton, Breiden Fehoko, and Armon Watts will have more reps. Larry Ogunjobi is not on the injury report for the first time all year. It seems his foot injury has largely healed.

Cole Holcomb popped up with a back injury and practiced in a limited capacity during Wednesday’s padded 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.

STEELERS INJURY REPORT