PITTSBURGH — Two more Pittsburgh Steelers defensive linemen were added to the injury report on Friday, and a banged-up position got even thinner.
Defensive tackle Cam Hayward has a knee injury and did not practice. He previously was not listed with an injury to start the week but often has rest days built in. Still, any injury designation for the star is a worrying sign with Derrick Harmon, who was optimistic about potentially returning this week, out of practice for the second straight day.
In addition to that, rookie Yahya Black, who has stepped up into a bigger role with the injuries, has a shoulder injury and did not practice. Head coach Mike Tomlin noted that Black would be limited to start this week, but he practiced fully yesterday, taking a step back in his participation. It is unknown if he could miss this week.
Defensive tackle Keeanu Benton left the team’s win over the Baltimore Ravens with an ankle injury and was limited on Friday after a full practice on Thursday. This is all in addition to outside linebacker T.J. Watt, who was ruled out on Friday by head coach Mike Tomlin.
Meanwhile, the Steelers have Esezi Otomewo, Logan Lee, and Brodric Martin-Rhodes on their roster with Anthony Goodlow and Kyler Baugh on their practice squad in the event that any of the players can not play.