Jackson (hamstring) was a full practice participant Friday and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Jackson injured his hamstring during the Steelers' Week 10 win over the Commanders. He opened as a DNP on Wednesday, but his practice participation increased over the week and he'll be good to go for Sunday's AFC North showdown. Jackson has logged 26 tackles (17 solo) and six pass defenses (including three interceptions) through the first nine games of the regular season.
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Steelers' C.J. Henderson: Out for Sunday
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Henderson (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.
Henderson popped up on the Steelers' injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to a neck issue, and following Friday's DNP, he won't play in Sunday's divisional matchup. With Henderson sidelined in Week 11, expect James Pierre to see increased work with Pittsburgh's first-team defense.
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Steelers' Cory Trice: Designated to return from IR
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The Steelers designated Trice (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Thursday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Trice landed on IR on Sept. 24 after hurting his hamstring against the Chargers in Week 3. He was able to log a full practice session upon his return to practice Thursday but remains on IR for the time being. Pittsburgh has 21 days to activate Trice in order to avoid having him sit out for the remainder of the campaign. Upon his likely return, Trice will likely play a rotational role in the Steelers' secondary as well as contribute on special teams.
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Steelers' Nick Herbig: Past hamstring issue
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Herbig (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
The Wisconsin product has been sidelined for the Steelers' last four games after sustaining a hamstring injury in the team's Week 5 win over the Cowboys. However, Wednesday's full practice suggests Herbig has moved past the issue and will return for Pittsburgh's Week 11 divisional matchup against the Ravens. He's expected to serve as a rotational edge rusher Sunday.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Expected to play Sunday
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Jackson underwent an MRI on his hamstring and is now expected to play in Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
Jackson played 42 defensive snaps and recorded two total tackles before exiting the Steelers' Week 10 win with a hamstring injury. However, the first-year Steeler appears to have avoided a serious issue following his MRI results, and he's now expected to suit up in Week 11. Assuming his injury doesn't worsen throughout the week, Jackson will likely start opposite Joey Porter as part of Pittsburgh's top cornerback duo Sunday.
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Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Tallies six tackles vs. Washington
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Elliott totaled six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders.
Elliott was the second-leading tackler for the Steelers on Sunday behind Patrick Queen (seven). Elliott has logged at least six tackles in eight of nine regular-season games, and on the year he's up to 64 tackles (42 solo), four pass defenses (including one interception), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Steelers' Alex Highsmith: Won't play vs. Ravens
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Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Highsmith (ankle) won't play in Week 11 versus Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Tomlin also said that Highsmith was "week-to-week," suggesting the ankle injury he suffered in Week 10 at Washington isn't exceedingly severe. While he's out, 2023 fourth-rounder Nick Herbig could step into a starting role on the edge.
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Steelers' Patrick Queen: Leads team in tackles in win
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Queen recorded seven tackles (six solo), including two tackles for loss, and a pass defensed, in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders.
The inside linebacker also played on every defensive snap for the eighth time in nine games. Queen, who signed a three-year, $41-million contract in March, has 62 tackles (33 solo) and three pass breakups in 2024.
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Steelers' Cameron Heyward: Records two sacks in win
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Heyward recorded 2.0 sacks and a pass defensed in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders.
The defensive end also played on 86 percent of the defensive snaps. Heyward has 35 tackles (20 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and three pass breakups in 2024.
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Steelers' Preston Smith: Records sack in win
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Smith recorded three solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders.
The outside linebacker played Sunday after getting traded to the Steelers on Tuesday. Now, with Alex Highsmith dealing with a potentially serious ankle injury, Smith may be in line to see more snaps. The veteran had 19 tackles (six solo), including 2.5 sacks, in nine games with the Packers this season.
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Steelers' Nick Herbig: Expects to play vs. Ravens
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Herbig (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 11 versus Baltimore, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Herbig has been sidelined for Pittsburgh's last four games due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 5 versus Dallas, but it now looks like he could return to action as soon as Sunday. A clearer picture of his status will come with the Steelers' first official practice report of the week Wednesday.
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Steelers' Alex Highsmith: Getting MRI on ankle
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Highsmith will undergo an MRI to examine the ankle injury he sustained during Sunday's game at Washington, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com, Highsmith was spotted on crutches Sunday, suggesting he may be dealing with a serious issue. Pittsburgh will probably have an update on his status by the time it releases its first official practice report of the week Wednesday.
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Steelers' Alex Highsmith: Injures ankle in Week 10 win
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Highsmith injured his left ankle late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Highsmith was spotted on crutches following Sunday's win after suffering an ankle injury, per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. Highsmith will undergo further testing on his ankle, though it looks like he is in serious jeopardy of missing the Steelers' Week 11 contest against the Ravens. If that were to be the case, Nick Herbig or the newly acquired Preston Smith would get the start at outside linebacker opposite T.J. Watt.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Exits Week 10 with hamstring issue
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Jackson is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against Washington due to a hamstring injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson was deemed questionable to return early in the fourth quarter. He had paid a visit to the medical tent in the third period before heading to the locker room. James Pierre has entered the game to play cornerback in Jackson's stead.
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Steelers' Preston Smith: Officially active for Week 10
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Smith is active for Sunday's game against Washington, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Despite being acquired at the trade deadline Tuesday, Smith appears to have picked up the Steelers' defensive playbook well enough to make his Pittsburgh debut Sunday. He'll rotate with T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith at outside linebacker, and Smith should see heavy usage immediately due to Nick Herbig (hamstring) being sidelined.
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Steelers' Preston Smith: Set to make team debut
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Smith will make his debut with the Steelers on Sunday against the Commanders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Smith was acquired by the Steelers from the Packers on Tuesday, and the 2015 second-round pick picked up the defensive playbook quickly enough for Pittsburgh to clear him to play. Across his nine appearances with Green Bay, Smith accumulated 19 tackles (six solo) and 2.5 sacks. With Nick Herbig (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game, Smith should be the top choice to rotate in at outside linebacker behind starters T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.
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Terrell Edmunds: Let go by Pittsburgh
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The Steelers cut Edmunds (illness) on Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Edmunds has been dealing with an illness and had already been deemed out for Sunday's matchup against the Commanders prior to being set loose. Since this move comes after the trade deadline, Edmunds will be subject to waivers. In five games with Pittsburgh this season, the safety tallied seven tackles (five) solo while playing 61 snaps on defense and 82 on special teams.
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Steelers' Tyler Matakevich: Activated off IR
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The Steelers activated Matakevich (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Matakevich was placed on IR due to a hamstring issue in mid-September and was designated to return Oct. 24. With his 21-day practice window nearing its end, the Steelers decided to activate the linebacker ahead of Sunday's matchup against Washington. Matakevich played exclusively on special teams during his two contests this season and will likely continue to serve in that role if he suits up Sunday.
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Steelers' Terrell Edmunds: Won't play against Washington
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Edmunds (illness) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Edmunds has not been able to practice all week due to an illness, and he will be sidelined for Sunday's game. His next chance at suiting up will be Week 11 against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 17. Cameron Sutton was reinstated from his eight-game suspension in late October, and he could see more work in dime packages while Edmunds is sidelined.
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Steelers' Nick Herbig: Remains out for Week 10
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Herbig (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Washington, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Herbig suffered a hamstring injury during the Steelers' Week 5 loss to the Cowboys. He missed the next three games as a result, but he looked to be trending towards a return following Pittsburgh's bye. Herbig opened this week with consecutive limited practices, but he was a DNP on Friday and will be sidelined for a fourth straight game. Even with Herbig out for Sunday's game, the Steelers will have depth at outside linebacker in Preston Smith, who was acquired from the Packers before the Nov. 5 trade deadline.
