Two Injured Steelers Starters Expected to Miss Practice Time This Week

Two injured members of the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to miss practice time this week, but could return to action for the team’s Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Cornerback Donte Jackson and Larry Ogunjobi, who were both injured during Sunday’s Week 14 win over the Cleveland Browns, will be limited in early portion of the week, head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday.

Ogunjobi left the game in the first half with a groin injury. He returned for one play, but was unable to continue. Tomlin said he will be limited early in the week, but has a chance to play this Sunday.

Isaiahh Loudermilk replaced Ogunjobi on Sunday, though Montravius Adams could come off the injured reserve list this week and fill in.

Jackson was listed as missing time on Sunday with a back injury, and Tomlin added on Tuesday that he was also dealing with an illness. While Jackson may miss time in the early portion of the week, he is expected to play against the Eagles. James Pierre filled in while Jackson was out.

Tomlin also announced that wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) is doubtful to play this week and that strong safety DeShon Elliott suffered a hamstring injury during the game.

“Some guys that are probably in a little bit better position from a participation standpoint (than Pickens): Larry Ogunjobi with his groin and DeShon Elliott with some hamstring tightness,” Tomlin said. “We’ll watch those guys, particularly at the early part of the week, and again, hopefully there’s an uptick in their participation and in the quality of it as we push forward toward game time. Donte Jackson has some spotty availability in game. He was sick on Sunday, but was able to get through. I don’t imagine that he’ll be limited.”