PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – Several moving pieces on the Steelers final injury report for the Tampa Bay game. From a new illness to the top receiver, to five being questionable and three out, here is how it stands facing the Bucs.
New
Receiver DK Metcalf missed practice on Friday due to illness and is listed as questionable. With Michael Pittman, Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek already out, they need Metcalf to feel better.
Encouraging
Running back Rico Dowdle (toe) was listed as a full participant the last two day and is listed as questionable.
Corner Jamel Dean, facing his old team, said he was optimistic as he was limited on Friday and also listed as questionable.
Defensive tackle Keeanu Benton missed Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury, but was limited on Thursday and full on Friday. He is officially questionable.
Jalen Ramsey on honest communication
Here is a look at the full injury report.
QUESTIONABLE
- WR DK Metcalf (illness)
- CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist)
- RB Rico Dowdle (toe)
- CB Jamel Dean (ankle)
- DL Keeanu Benton (ankle)
OUT
- WR Ben Skowronek (calf)
- WR Roman Wilson (finger)
- S DeShon Elliott (knee)-still working back, as one more week of the 21-day window to determine if he will come back from injured reserve
Full injury report with safety DeShon Elliott not ready to return
Full injury report with safety DeShon Elliott not ready to return
