The Pittsburgh Steelers have launched their first harm report forward of their Week 5 recreation in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys. Per the report, 5 gamers did not apply right this moment. They’re RB Jaylen Warren (knee), OLB Nick Herbig (ankle), OLB Alex Highsmith (groin), TE MyCole Pruitt (knee), and RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle).
Restricted on Wednesday have been QB Russell Wilson (calf) and NT Keeanu Benton (ankle).
Working towards absolutely right this moment have been OLB Jeremiah Moon (ankle) and OG Isaac Seumalo (pec).
Steelers Week 5 Wednesday Harm Report
Full
OG Isaac Seumalo (pec)
OLB Jeremiah Moon (ankle)
Restricted
QB Russell Wilson (calf)
NT Keeanu Benton (ankle)
DNP
RB Jaylen Warren (knee)
TE MyCole Pruitt (knee)
OLB Alex Highsmith (groin)
OLB Nick Herbig (ankle)
RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle)
Throughout his Tuesday press convention, head coach Mike Tomlin stated Seumalo had a “actual shot” to play this weekend. He’s missed the primary 4 video games as a result of a strained pectoral suffered earlier than the season started. His return could be key for an offensive line hampered by harm this 12 months and simply misplaced beginning RG James Daniels as a result of a torn Achilles. Seumalo’s full return is his first such session because the harm and offers him a fantastic likelihood to make his 2024 debut Sunday night time at Acrisure Stadium It additionally seems that OG Mason McCormick will get the nod at proper guard, flipping over from his left guard spot.
Russell Wilson has been restricted with a calf pressure because the Thursday earlier than Week 1. Tomlin indicated Wilson was progressing and doing extra this week than final week. He’s served because the crew’s emergency third quarterback within the first 4 video games of the season. Regardless of Tomlin’s indication, Wilson has but to be listed on the apply report as doing extra.
Highsmith suffered a groin harm within the crew’s Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Primarily dominated out by Tomlin, Nick Herbig will earn his second begin. The crew opened the 21-day apply window for EDGE Jeremiah Moon, who might present depth behind T.J. Watt and Herbig together with backup DeMarvin Leal. Moon’s full apply is an encouraging signal that he may very well be added to the 53-man roster forward of the Cowboys recreation. The crew presently has an open roster spot.
Pruitt has been out since Week 2 with a knee harm. Warren missed final week with a knee harm whereas Patterson suffered an ankle harm within the first half Sunday within the loss to the Colts. The truth that RB Aaron Shampklin was signed to the crew’s 53-man roster is a sign at the very least one in every of Warren or Patterson received’t play in opposition to the Cowboys. Shampklin made his NFL debut final weekend, seeing third down work and recording one carry for five yards.
Pittsburgh and Dallas kick off Sunday night time at 8:20/EST on NBC.
