PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – Mike Tomlin said on Monday he was optimistic about captain TJ Watt playing Saturday. On Wednesday he was able to go through a limited practice.
Watt was injured late in the loss in Philadelphia, suffering what is believed to be a lower ankle injury. Also returning to limited work was defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi who missed the Eagles game with a groin injury.
Still unable to practice fully based on injuries
· WR George Pickens (hamstring)
· S DeShon Elliott (hamstring)
· CB Donte Jackson (back)
· QB Justin Fields (abdominal)
The following players did not practice for a rest day
· DL Cam Heyward
· LB Elandon Roberts
Linebacker Patrick Queen did not practice on Tuesday for rest and returned full on Wednesday. Steelers have one more practice before leaving for Baltimore on Friday.