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Herbig recorded two tackles (one solo) in Thursday's 33-31 loss to the Bengals.

Herbig was a pass-rushing force for the Steelers when Alex Highsmith was sidelined, and he appeared to carry over some of his expanded role in Week 6 even with Highsmith back. However, the split in playing time between the duo shifted significantly Thursday night, with Herbig logging a season-low 29 defensive snaps. Herbig is more of a pass-rush specialist than Highsmith, so he could continue to see limited snaps moving forward.

Wilson recorded six tackles (three solo) in Thursday's 33-31 loss to the Bengals.

Wilson had a relatively productive game, but that covered up concerning usage. He played only 33 of 76 defensive snaps (43.4 percent), his lowest rate of the season, with Cole Holcomb seeing 42 snaps. Wilson has had an inconsistent sophomore campaign, and that looks likely to continue.

Watt recorded 0.5 sacks in Thursday's 33-31 loss to the Bengals.

The Steelers didn't get much pressure on Joe Flacco throughout the game, and Watt had an underwhelming performance. He did manage a key sack in conjunction with Cameron Heyward, late in the fourth quarter to force a Bengals punt two plays later. Watt has 4.0 sacks on the season, all of which have come in his last four contests.

Queen recorded four tackles (one solo) in Thursday's 33-31 loss to the Bengals.

Queen was one of three Steelers'defensive players to remain on the field for 100 percent of snaps, though he turned in one of his worst performances of the season. Pittsburgh was gashed on the ground by a previously ineffective Bengals rushing attack, and Queen had his fewest tackles of the campaign.

Smith (personal) did not practice Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

There's no word on the nature of the issue or whether it will affect Smith's availability for Monday's matchup against Seattle. Assuming Smith can suit up, he'll contribute primarily on special teams.

Monk (hamstring) is considered questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Monk has been sidelined all season by the hamstring injury but has been practicing for the last 10 days. He logged three limited sessions in preparation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, but it's still unclear whether he'll be activated for the matchup.

Belton (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Belton has missed each of Green Bay's last two games with the ankle injury. He logged three limited sessions in practice ahead of Sunday's game against Arizona, and he looks to have a realistic chance to return to action.

Morgan (knee) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Morgan has been one of the Packers' healthiest offensive linemen in the early portions of the season. He popped up on the injury report Wednesday but upgraded to a full session by Friday, setting him up to start at right guard against Arizona.

Banks (groin/knee) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Banks returned from injury in Week 6 to face Cincinnati and will now start his second consecutive game. He's been dealing with a number of lower-body injuries throughout the season, but he was able to turn in three limited practices ahead of Sunday's matchup against Arizona.

Tom (oblique/back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Tom has been nursing oblique and back injuries since Week 2, bouncing in and out of the lineup. He logged two limited sessions ahead of Sunday's matchup against Arizona, and he appears to be truly questionable.