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Coach Mike Tomlin said Wednesday that Highsmith (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game versus Minnesota, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Highsmith will have to sit out at least one more game as he continues to recover from the high ankle sprain he sustained in Week 2 versus the Seahawks. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 6 versus the Browns. In the meantime, 2023 fourth-rounder Nick Herbig projects to start on the edge opposite T.J. Watt.

Elliott (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Elliott hurt his knee in the season opener against the Jets and missed each of Pittsburgh's subsequent two games. He didn't practice at all for two weeks prior to Wednesday, so his return to the field, even as a limited participant, is a promising sign. According to DeFabo, Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Elliott has a chance to return for Sunday's game against Minnesota.

Van Noy (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Van Noy suffered a hamstring injury during the Ravens' Week 2 win over the Browns, which prevented him from playing in Monday's 38-30 loss to the Lions. The injury is considered severe enough that the veteran could miss multiple games, so he would have to practice in at least a limited capacity this week in order to for him to have a chance at returning Sunday against the Chiefs.

Tuten (shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Per Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com, Tuten -- who was also limited at practice last week -- sported a red (non-contact) tank during Wednesday's session. The running back was able to play in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Texans, carrying six times for 21 yards and a touchdown while recording a 17 percent snap share in the contest.

Oliver (knee) was estimated as a DNP Wednesday, as the Titans held a walk-through practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Oliver has yet to return to practice after suffering a knee injury in the team's Week 2 loss to the Rams. The wide receiver will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's contest in Houston.

Hargrave (chest) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Hargrave played just 11 defensive snaps during the Vikings' 48-10 win over the Bengals this past Sunday after suffering a chest injury. He'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation this week to avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's Week 4 clash against the Steelers in Dublin.

Slay did not participate at practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official website reports.

Slay suffered a leg contusion in the team's 21-14 win over the Patriots in Week 3, but Wednesday's absence was simply a rest day for the veteran. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Wednesday that the cornerback is expected to play Sunday in Dublin against the Vikings.

Van Ginkel did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a neck injury, Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Van Ginkel cleared the league's concussion protocol ahead of the Vikings' 48-10 win over the Bengals on Sunday, when he logged 2.0 sacks. He played just eight defensive snaps, and that lack of playing time seems to have stemmed more from a neck injury that he picked up during the game rather than the score. Van Ginkel will have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity heading into the Vikings' Week 4 clash against the Steelers in Dublin.

Evans (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Reports suggest Evans will miss multiple games, but neither team nor player has actually said anything besides acknowledging his absence from Wednesday's practice. Meanwhile, Chris Godwin (ankle) was a full participant for the first time in 11 months, potentially setting up his 2025 debut Sunday against the Eagles.

Mayfield was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a right biceps injury.

It's not ideal that the injury is to his throwing arm, but Mayfield's ability to practice in any capacity suggests he's on track to play Sunday against the Eagles. WR Mike Evans (hamstring) isn't expected to play, but Chris Godwin (ankle) is closing in on his 2025 debut after upgrading to full practice participation Wednesday.