PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – Unable to practice all week, receiver George Pickens has been ruled out Sunday in Philadelphia. He's joined by defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi and safety DeShon Elliott.
Head coach Mike Tomlin warned of this scenario on Tuesday as the Steelers will be without its leading receiver and a guy who is Top 20 in most NFL categories.
"I think with all the guys that we have, we've got guys that have great experience," said Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson. "I've done some amazing things in this league."
The loss of Ogunjobi could mean the activation of defensive lineman Montravius Adams off Injured Reserve as he has practiced full all week and is listed as questionable. Dean Lowry wasn't active last week either, that could just be the move as well.
Elliott has started every game and is the second-leading tackler. Damontae Kazee will likely start with Cam Sutton playing a lot inside.
Two other notes, TJ Watt was limited on Friday due to an illness, but has no limitation for playing Sunday, Backup tackle Calvin Anderson was limited on Friday with a groin injury and is listed as questionable.
There were a number of players who missed time, mostly due to rest who are cleared-LB Patrick Queen, WR Mike Williams, RB Najee Harris, LB Elandon Roberts, G Isaac Seumalo, TE MyCole Pruitt, RB Cordarrelle Patterson, DT Cam Heyward.
