If the Pittsburgh Steelers are to retain the momentum they've built during their current four-game winning streak and remain atop the AFC North standings by the end of the weekend, they'll likely have to win without the services of two of their key Pro Bowl players. Troy Polamalu, who is dealing with an ankle injury, is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New York Jets. Heath Miller meanwhile, who suffered a concussion during the Steelers' Week 13 win over the Baltimore Ravens, is listed as questionable after experiencing headaches at various points throughout this week.
Let's take a look at the full status and practice report for the Steelers, as well as their Week 15 opponent, the New York Jets.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS |
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Status Report |
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OUT |
DE Aaron Smith (triceps) |
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DOUBTFUL |
DT Steve McLendon (stinger), S Troy Polamalu (ankle) |
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QUESTIONABLE |
TE Heath Miller (concussion) |
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PROBABLE |
T Flozell Adams (ankle), CB Bryant McFadden (hamstring) |
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Practice Report |
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DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE |
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Wednesday |
T Flozell Adams (ankle), LB James Harrison (illness), CB Bryant McFadden (hamstring), S Troy Polamalu (ankle), DE Aaron Smith (triceps), WR Hines Ward (not injury related) |
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Thursday |
LB James Harrison (illness), DT Steve McLendon (stinger), TE Heath Miller (concussion), S Troy Polamalu (ankle), DE Aaron Smith (triceps) |
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Friday |
DT Steve McLendon (stinger), S Troy Polamalu (ankle), DE Aaron Smith (triceps) |
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FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE |
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Thursday |
T Flozell Adams (ankle), CB Bryant McFadden (hamstring) |
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Friday |
T Flozell Adams (ankle), CB Bryant McFadden (hamstring), TE Heath Miller (concussion) |
NEW YORK JETS |
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Status Report |
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OUT |
DE Trevor Pryce (hip), S Eric Smith (concussion), T Damien Woody (knee) |
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QUESTIONABLE |
S James Ihedigbo (ankle, knee) |
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PROBABLE |
C Nick Mangold (shoulder), DT Sione Pouha (finger), CB Darrelle Revis (hamstring), WR Brad Smith (hand) |
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Practice Report |
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OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY) |
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Thursday |
S Eric Smith (concussion), T Damien Woody (knee) |
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Friday |
DE Trevor Pryce (hip), S Eric Smith (concussion), T Damien Woody (knee) |
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DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE |
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Wednesday |
S James Ihedigbo (ankle, knee), DE Trevor Pryce (hip), RB Tony Richardson (not injury related), S Eric Smith (concussion), RB LaDainian Tomlinson (not injury related), T Damien Woody (knee) |
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Thursday |
S James Ihedigbo (ankle, knee), DE Trevor Pryce (hip) |
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LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE |
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Thursday |
CB Darrelle Revis (hamstring) |
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Friday |
S James Ihedigbo (ankle, knee), CB Darrelle Revis (hamstring) |
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FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE |
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Wednesday |
C Nick Mangold (shoulder), DT Sione Pouha (finger), WR Brad Smith (hand) |
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Thursday |
C Nick Mangold (shoulder), DT Sione Pouha (finger), RB Tony Richardson (not injury related), WR Brad Smith (hand), RB LaDainian Tomlinson (not injury related) |
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Friday |
C Nick Mangold (shoulder), DT Sione Pouha (finger), WR Brad Smith (hand) |
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