Steelers Injury Updates: Hilton, Pouncey, Watt Miss Practice; DeCastro Limited

Injured Steelers Mike Hilton, Maurkice Pouncey and Derek Watt did not practice during the team’s session on Wednesday in preparation to face the undefeated Tennessee Titans, but two players working their way back from injuries did.

Hilton injured his shoulder in the team’s Week 6 win over the Cleveland Browns. Pouncey has left two straight games early with a foot issue. Watt missed the Steelers’ Week 5 win over the Philadelphia Eagles with a hamstring strain that was re-injured in his return against the Browns.

Cameron Sutton would be next in line to replace Hilton as the Steelers’ Nickel cornerback. Pouncey has been replaced by J.C. Hassenauer. Running back Trey Edmunds was promoted from the practice squad to replace Watt at fullback and on special teams when he missed the game against the Eagles.

Guard David DeCastro (abdominal strain) and wide receiver Diontae Johnson (back) both practiced after missing the Browns game. DeCastro was limited, while Johnson was a full participant.

Rookie guard Kevin Dotson has impressed while replacing DeCastro. Deon Cain was activated from the practice squad against Cleveland to replace Johnson.

Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster also did not practice on Wednesday with a knee issue. He has repeatedly missed early week practices this season due to his knee, but it has not caused him to miss any game time.

The Steelers were also without quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and defensive end Stephon Tuitt, who were given the day off.