Steelers Top Starting RB Ruled Out Of Roster Due To Severe Injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be reverting to a quarterback controversy, not fully committing to Justin Fields as their starter while leaving the possibility open for Russell Wilson. Although Fields started strong, Wilson has been limited in practice and was designated as inactive as the third quarterback, only available in case of an emergency.
Fields has lost his last two games, contributing to the team’s decline to a 3-2 record, but he hasn’t performed poorly enough for the losses to fall solely on him. However, questions about the quarterback position have resurfaced. Meanwhile, Wilson participated fully in practice on Wednesday, suggesting he is prepared to step in if needed.
The team shared its injury report on Wednesday, detailing the statuses of several players. Here’s a summary:
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
– Safety Damontae Kazee (ankle)
– Edge Rusher Alex Highsmith (groin)
– Edge Rusher Nick Herbig (hamstring)
– Running Back Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle)
– Defensive Tackle DeMarvin Leal (neck)
– Edge Rusher T.J. Watt (rest)
– Running Back Najee Harris (rest)
– Guard Isaac Seumalo (rest)
– Defensive Tackle Cameron Heyward (rest)
– Defensive Tackle Larry Ogunjobi (rest)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
– Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (rest)
– Running Back Jaylen Warren (knee)
– Tight End MyCole Pruitt (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION
– Quarterback Russell Wilson (calf)
Overall, the report highlights a significant number of veterans taking rest days, though there are no major concerns. Najee Harris‘s situation is particularly important, as he will need to take the lead in the backfield with Warren and Patterson injured. Head coach Mike Tomlin has already ruled out Highsmith, Herbig, Leal, and Patterson, which will put extra pressure on the pass rush, making Watt and the interior linemen’s health critical.
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