On Monday, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin offered a long list of injury updates. This week the Steelers welcome the Cincinnati Bengals to Acrisure Stadium hoping to snap their three-game losing streak. Here are the injury notes from Tomlin’s press conference.
QB Kenny Pickett
Dec 3, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) makes a play against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
Tomlin noted Pickett had a good workout on Monday but isn’t ready to say he’s ready to return.
S Minkah Fitzpatrick
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 08: Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a play during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Fitzpatrick is out this week with a knee injury.
DT Cam Heyward
Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) in between plays against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
Heyward is in the concussion protocol.
S Trenton Thompson
CINCINNATI, OHIO – NOVEMBER 26: Trenton Thompson #17 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Thompson is dealing with a stinger and is questionable.
S Elijah Riley
Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Elijah Riley (37) reacts after recording a sack against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 26-22. Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Riley is working his way back and could be available.
S Keanu Neal
Oct 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) runs after a catch as Pittsburgh Steelers safety Keanu Neal (31) and linebacker Kwon Alexander (54) defend during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Neal is out again this week but Tomlin won’t say he’s done for the year.
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