PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – The big news announced earlier in the day, here is the final injury report before the Steelers play Cincinnati in the home finale. Steelers will be without their top four and potentially five of their top six safeties.
OUT
· QB Kenny Pickett (ankle)-limited all week, there was hope he could return, but ruled out by head coach Mike Tomlin on Friday early afternoon
· S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee)-did not practice all week, ruled out on Monday
· S Trenton Thompson (neck)-talked to him on Sunday and he seemed fine to play, but was never able to fully practice
On report this week but cleared to play
· G Isaac Seumalo (shoulder)-missed almost all of practice this week, has battled through to play in the last couple of games.
· DT Cam Heyward (concussion)-was cleared on
· RB Najee Harris (knee)
· T Broderick Jones (ankle)
· TE Pat Freiermuth (knee)
Safety Elijah Riley (ankle) has practiced this week, but would have to be activated off Injured Reserve. He started his 21-day window to return on Tuesday and is listed as questionable. Riley could take the roster spot of suspended safety Damontae Kazee.
