The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. Per the team’s Friday release, three players have been ruled out for Week 14: SS Kyle Dugger (hand), OT Calvin Anderson (knee), and DL Derrick Harmon (knee).
They are the only three with game statuses, meaning all others will play. That includes ILB Patrick Queen, who was limited again on Friday but will suit up in Baltimore. FS Jalen Ramsey was limited Friday and did not practice fully the entire week. But he will also play. CB James Pierre is slated to play despite last week’s concussion as is CB Joey Porter Jr., who popped up on Thursday’s report with an elbow injury. EDGE T.J. Watt (toe) and WR Ben Skowronek (shoulder) will play too.
Due to rest, OG Isaac Seumalo did not practice Friday but will play. He’s regularly sat out Friday practices.
Steelers’ Week 14 Friday Injury Report
DNP
OT Calvin Anderson (knee – Out
OG Isaac Seumalo (rest – No Game Status)
DL Derrick Harmon (knee – Out)
S Kyle Dugger (hand – Out)
Limited
ILB Patrick Queen (glute – No Game Status)
FS Jalen Ramsey (rest – No Game Status)
Full
QB Aaron Rodgers (wrist – No Game Status)
WR Ben Skowronek (shoulder – No Game Status)
WR DK Metcalf (rest – No Game Status)
EDGE T.J. Watt (toe – No Game Status)
CB Joey Porter Jr. (elbow – No Game Status)
CB James Pierre (concussion – No Game Status)
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will start despite again being limited early in the week due to his ongoing wrist injury. He worked in full on Thursday and Friday and will lead the offense against the Ravens.
Pittsburgh had a slew of defensive back injuries pop up on Thursday’s report, including Dugger sitting out and Porter being limited. Dugger will miss the game. Chuck Clark or Jabrill Peppers will get the start in his place. Clark has been next man up most of the season, but Peppers profiles better in the box to help stop the Ravens’ ground game. Update (3:29 PM): Per the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Peppers received first team reps throughout the week and should have a significant defensive role.
Queen suffered his injury during last Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills. Despite sitting out Wednesday’s session and not working fully all week, he will suit up against his former team. Queen has yet to miss a game as a Steeler.
Harmon was ruled out early in the week and will miss his second-straight game and fourth of the season due to various knee injuries. His loss is a major blow for a Steelers run defense that has struggled without him. Yahya Black will get the start at defensive end.
Pierre is set to play despite suffering a concussion last Sunday. Asante Samuel Jr. will presumably serve as a backup, but it’s possible the team finds a rotational or sub-package role for him. Watt had his foot stepped on late in the loss to the Bills and while he missed one day of practice, will start against Baltimore. Metcalf and Ramsey will also play after receiving rest throughout the week. Skowronek has battled a shoulder issue after injuring it in Week 13 but will suit up.
Calvin Anderson has served as the team’s swing tackle all season. It appears he suffered an injury during practice, casting doubt on his future availability. Pittsburgh is thin at offensive tackle and may need to elevate and dress either OT Dylan Cook or OT Jack Driscoll from the practice squad. That move alone is needed for the Steelers to dress 48 players on gameday. NFL requires teams to do so, and eight of them must be offensive linemen.
Earlier Friday, the team ruled out rookie CB Donte Kent out for the remainder of the season after getting hurt during his first day back Wednesday. He will remain on injured reserve just like Cory Trice Jr. who suffered a knee injury on his second day back from practice earlier this season. It’s been a lost season for Kent, who originally suffered a right-ankle injury early in training camp.
Pittsburgh and Baltimore kick off at 1 PM/EST Sunday.