PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – While going through the list of injuries at his weekly news conference, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he had no new information on TJ Watt as of Tuesday afternoon. He didn’t rule him out for Sunday in Cleveland. The complete injury situation before the first practice for the Browns.
In terms of Watt, Tomlin added they will see how it works out early in the week. Trying to recover from a collapsed lung, Watt was around the team on Thursday and attended practice on Friday, but did not participate. He is 'hopeful' Watt could return to practice this week.
There is no update for starting tackle Isaac Seumalo (triceps), who missed the game in Detroit. The 32-year-old missed two games this year after missing four games last season.
Earning a starting spot in the middle of the season, corner James Pierre (calf) has started to return around practice and worked out Tuesday morning. They will follow his progress through the week.
There was better news about a few other players
· Outside linebacker Nick Herbig (hamstring)-Tomlin said he’s optimistic about him playing
· Corner/slot Brandin Echols (groin)-hopeful he will play after an injury during the Detroit game
· Running Back Jaylen Warren (undisclosed)-limited early, optimistic
· OL Spencer Anderson (undisclosed)-limited early, optimistic