The Steelers had five players absent due to injury yesterday for the first practice in advance of Saturday’s game in Baltimore. TJ Watt was one of them. The linebacker rolled his ankle against Philadelphia Sunday
Cornerback Donte Jackson and safety DeShon Elliott, both starters in the secondary, also sat out as did wide receiver George Pickens and backup quarterback Justin Fields. Defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi was limited.
Defensive tackle Cam Heyward says the Steelers’ defense will have its work cut out for it on Saturday, and they can help the team a lot by stealing the ball away from the Ravens.
Linebacker Patrick Queen says he is focused on playing a division opponent in the Ravens, not on his return to Baltimore, where he played for four seasons.
The Ravens’ practice report included three players who were out. Wide receiver Nelson Agholor is in concussion protocol. Cornerback Jayln Armour-Davis has a hamstring problem and wideout Diontae Johnson, the former Steeler, is listed as out for “personal reasons”. He was suspended by the team for one game last week for refusing to enter a game. On Monday, the Ravens announced that they had reached a mutual agreement with Johnson that he would be “excused” from team activities this week.
Saturday’s game kicks off at 4:30. We’re on the air on WDAD at 2:30.
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His bad ankle notwithstanding, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was a full practice participant yesterday. His injury is termed as a “mild” high-ankle sprain.
The Falcons have benched starting quarterback Kirk Cousins this week in favor of top draft choice Michael Pennix Jr.
The Titans have replaced starting quarterback Will Levis with former Steeler Mason Rudolph.
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