Steelers OLB T.J. Watt Takes Step Forward in Injury Rehab

PITTSBURGH —Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt returned to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday, the first step toward him potentially returning to action against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.
Watt first sprained his left ankle late in the Steelers’ Week 15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. He was walking around after the game and said an x-ray revealed no broken bones. Watt characterized the injury as a low-ankle sprain, as opposed to the more-serious high-ankle sprain.
He did not practice with the team on Tuesday, but was seen running during the early portion of Wednesday’s practice. Watt will likely need to be a greater participant on Thursday to have a real chance to play in Friday’s game.
Defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi was also a limited participant as he returns from a groin injury suffered in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns. He was also limited on Tuesday.
Strong safety DeShon Elliott was at practice for the second time since his hamstring injury against Cleveland. He was at practice running with team athletic trainers last Friday, but was not spotted during Tuesday’s session.
Wide receiver George Pickens was at practice and participated in some individual drills for the second straight day, despite being listed as did not practice. Quarterback Justin Fields also attended practice, but was in sweats for the session.
Cornerback Donte Jackson, who is dealing with a pinched nerve in his back, was not spotted during the open portion of practice.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS INJURY REPORT
Player | Injury | Date | Prognosis | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Game |
QB Justin Fields | Abdomen | Dec. 15 | Day to day | DNP | DNP | QST | |
OLB T.J. Watt | Left low ankle sprain | Dec. 15 | Day to day | DNP | LP | QST | |
SS DeShon Elliott | Hamstring | Dec. 8 | Day to day | DNP | DNP | QST | |
CB Donte Jackson | Back/pinched nerve | Dec. 8 | Day to day | DNP | DNP | QST | |
DT Larry Ogunjobi | Groin | Dec. 8 | Day to day | LP | LP | QST | |
WR George Pickens | Hamstring | Dec. 6 | Day to day | DNP | DNP | QST |
STEELERS INJURED RESERVE
Player | Injury | Date | Prognosis | Roster Status |
OT Calvin Anderson | Groin | Dec. 13 | Four weeks | Injured reserve |
CB Zyon Gilbert | Knee | Nov. 16 | TBD | Practice squad IR |
CB C.J. Henderson | Neck | Nov. 14 | Week to week | Injured reserve |
CB Anthony Averett | TBD | Oct. 17 | TBD | Practice squad IR |
WR Roman Wilson | Hamstring | Oct. 17 | Week to week | Injured reserve |
DE DeMarvin Leal | Neck/stinger | Oct. 6 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
RG James Daniels | Achilles | Sept. 29 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
RT Troy Fautanu | R knee dislocation | Sept. 20 | Regular season | Injured reserve |
P Cameron Johnston | Right knee | Sept. 8 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
SS Ryan Watts | Neck/stinger | Aug. 24 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
DL Logan Lee | Calf | Aug. 20 | Week to week | Injured reserve |
C Nate Herbig | Torn rotator cuff | Aug. 14 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
OLB David Perales | Left MCL tear | July 31 | Out for season | Injured reserve |
ILB Cole Holcomb | Left knee surgery | Nov. 2, 2023 | Week to week | PUP/reserve |