The Steelers wrapped up their preparation for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium and will be without several players on defense.
Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick missed practice for the third straight day and has been ruled out. In addition, defensive lineman Montravius Adams also missed practice again on Friday and he has been ruled out.
"We obviously still don't know how long Mink will be out," said cornerback Patrick Peterson. "We all know that he's the soul and the heartbeat of the secondary. We wish him nothing but the best. But he's in the meeting room with us each and every day, he's on the sideline, communicating with guys, helping guys understand what positions they need to be in, and certain calls, certain concepts to look for.
"He's around each and every day helping the guys that are stepping in for his position like me, (Damontae) Kazee and Keanu (Neal)."
Having Fitzpatrick around is something that makes a huge impact all around.
"He's been working, he's been running, he's been doing some things," said defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. "He's always around. He's still running -- the nice thing with Minkah is he's got a routine, and that routine hasn't changed one bit since the injury."
Fitzpatrick has missed very little time in his career because of injuries, something that makes it tough on him.
"For guys that are great competitors like him who don't miss, it's a tough situation, and he's chomping at the bit to get back," said Austin. "Obviously when he's ready and healthy, we'll get him out there."
With Adams out, it is hopeful defensive tackle Cameron Heyward will be ready to go. He was limited on Friday.
When asked about it after practice, Heyward answered with a smile, "I'll let you know on Sunday."
He did miss practice on Thursday but was back to work on Friday and said the previous day was about maintenance.
"Throughout last year, Thursdays were ordered my day off," said Heyward. "Trying to get back in the flow of things and getting ready for Sunday. As of right now, I'm feeling good."
The defense will already be without linebacker Cole Holcomb, who suffered a season-ending knee injury against the Titans.
"I think like anything when you lose a starter, you always want the next man up," said Austin. "Nice thing is we had what we considered three starters between those guys that we have in there, and then the two guys now are just going to end up probably having a few more reps and we'll get Mark Robinson and get him ready to go, but I think because we had what we thought were three starters, we're good. We feel pretty confident in the situation.
"I feel confident in Mark in giving us some reps that we want. Mark is a great kid, great guy, tough, so I feel confident Mark will have an opportunity to get in the game and have an impact on the game."
The full injury report is below.
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Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 10
Game Status
No. 39 S Minkah Fitzpatrick (Hamstring) - Out
No. 57 DT Montravius Adams Sr. (Ankle) - Out
Friday, November 10
No. 39 S Minkah Fitzpatrick (Hamstring) - DNP
No. 50 LB Elandon Roberts (Knee) - Full
No. 51 LB Nick Herbig (Calf) - Limited
No. 57 DT Montravius Adams Sr. (Ankle) - DNP
No. 97 DL Cameron Heyward (Groin) - Limited
Thursday, November 9
No. 39 S Minkah Fitzpatrick (Hamstring) - DNP
No. 50 LB Elandon Roberts (Knee) - DNP
No. 57 DT Montravius Adams Sr. (Ankle) - DNP
No. 97 DL Cameron Heyward (Groin) - DNP
Wednesday, November 8
No. 39 S Minkah Fitzpatrick (Hamstring) - DNP
No. 50 LB Elandon Roberts (Knee) - Limited
No. 57 DT Montravius Adams Sr. (Ankle) - DNP
No. 97 DL Cameron Heyward (Groin) - Limited
Green Bay Packers Participation/Injury Report, Week 10
Game Status
No. 23 CB Jaire Alexander (Shoulder) - Doubtful
No. 97 DL Kenny Clark (Shoulder) - Questionable
No. 20 S Rudy Ford (Calf) - Questionable
No. 71 C/G Josh Myers (Knee) - Questionable
No. 73 T Yosh Nijman (Back) - Questionable
No. 76 G Jon Runyan (Neck) - Questionable
No. 7 LB Quay Walker (Groin) - Doubtful
Friday, November 10
No. 23 CB Jaire Alexander (Shoulder) - DNP
No. 97 DL Kenny Clark (Shoulder) - Limited
No. 20 S Rudy Ford (Calf) - Limited
No. 74 G/T Elgton Jenkins (Knee) - Limited
No. 33 RB Aaron Jones (Hamstring) - Limited
No. 71 C/G Josh Myers (Knee) - Limited
No. 73 T Yosh Nijman (Back) - Limited
No. 76 G Jon Runyan (Neck) - Limited
No. 7 LB Quay Walker (Groin) - DNP
No. 9 WR Christian Watson (Back) - Full
Thursday, November 9
No. 23 CB Jaire Alexander (Shoulder) - DNP
No. 97 DL Kenny Clark (Shoulder) - Limited
No. 20 S Rudy Ford (Calf) - Limited
No. 74 G/T Elgton Jenkins (Knee) - Limited
No. 33 RB Aaron Jones (Hamstring) - Limited
No. 71 C/G Josh Myers (Knee) - Limited
No. 73 T Yosh Nijman (Back) - Limited
No. 76 G Jon Runyan (Neck) - Limited
No. 7 LB Quay Walker (Groin) - DNP
No. 9 WR Christian Watson (Back) - Full
Wednesday, November 8
No. 23 CB Jaire Alexander (Shoulder) - DNP
No. 97 DL Kenny Clark (Shoulder) - Limited
No. 20 S Rudy Ford (Calf) - Limited
No. 74 G/T Elgton Jenkins (Knee) - Limited
No. 33 RB Aaron Jones (Hamstring) - Limited
No. 73 T Yosh Nijman (Back) - DNP
No. 76 G Jon Runyan (Neck) - DNP
No. 7 LB Quay Walker (Groin) - DNP
No. 9 WR Christian Watson (Back) - Full
