Injury Report Update (12/25): The Steelers downgraded punter Pressley Harvin III to out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs due to a personal situation. He will not make the trip to Kansas City.
Friday Report:
The Steelers spent Christmas Eve putting the finishing touches on preparation for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tight end Pat Freiermuth continued to be sidelined in practice, still in the concussion protocol after being injured against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Freiermuth has been ruled out for the Chiefs game.
Defensive lineman Chris Wormley didn't practice again on Friday either, missing his third straight day after suffering a groin injury against the Titans. He has also been ruled out.
Linebacker Buddy Johnson (foot) was a full participant early in the week but limited on Friday and has been ruled out. The Steelers also have linebackers Devin Bush and Marcus Allen on the Reserve/COVID-19 List.
Related news: The Steelers activated defensive tackle Montravius Adams from the Reserve/COVID-19 List on Friday. Adams was placed on the list on Dec. 15. Adams was signed by the Steelers on Nov. 30 off the New Orleans Saints practice squad and has been a good addition to the line.
Offensive lineman Kevin Dotson returned to practice this week, giving the Steelers a 21-day window to activate him from the Reserve/Injured list to the 53-man roster, or he would have to sit out the remainder of the season. Dotson was originally placed on the Reserve/Injured List on Nov. 20.
The Steelers placed two players on the Reserve/COVID-19 List on Thursday, defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs and running back Anthony McFarland Jr.
The Steelers also placed linebacker Devin Bush, offensive tackle Zach Banner and linebacker Marcus Allen on the Reserve/COVID-19 List on Wednesday. Bush has started all 13 games he played in this season, while Banner has played in six games in 2021 and Allen has played in 14 games this season.
The full injury report is below.
Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 16
Game Status
P Pressley Harvin III (Personal Reasons) - Out - Updated 12.25
LB Buddy Johnson (Foot) - Out
TE Pat Freiermuth (Concussion) - Out
DE Chris Wormley (Groin) - Out
Friday, December 24
CB Joe Haden (Coaches Decision) - Full
TE Pat Freiermuth (Concussion) - DNP
DE Chris Wormley (Groin) - DNP
QB Ben Roethlisberger (Pectoral/Right Shoulder) - Full
LB Buddy Johnson (Foot) - Limited
TE Kevin Raider (Hip) - Full
DE Isaiah Buggs (Ankle) - Full
OT Dan Moore Jr. (Illness) - Full
Thursday, December 23
CB Joe Haden (Coaches Decision) - Full
TE Pat Freiermuth (Concussion) - DNP
DE Chris Wormley (Groin) - DNP
QB Ben Roethlisberger (Pectoral/Right Shoulder) - Limited
LB Buddy Johnson (Foot) - Full
TE Kevin Raider (Hip) - Full
DE Isaiah Buggs (Ankle) - Full
OT Dan Moore Jr. (Illness) - Limited
Wednesday, December 22
CB Joe Haden (Coaches Decision) - DNP
TE Pat Freiermuth (Concussion) - DNP
DE Chris Wormley (Groin) - DNP
QB Ben Roethlisberger (Pectoral/Right Shoulder) - Full
LB Buddy Johnson (Foot) - Full
TE Kevin Raider (Hip) - Full
DE Isaiah Buggs (Ankle) - Full
Kansas City Chiefs Participation/Injury Report, Week 16
*_Game Status - Updated 12/25 _LB Nick Bolton – Not Injury Related (Other) – QuestionableTE Travis Kelce – Not Injury Related (Other) – QuestionableOL Lucas Niang – Not Injury Related (Other) – Questionable
Friday, December 24
LB Ben Niemann (Ankle) - Full
OL Andrew Wylie (Knee) - Full
LB Anthony Hitchens (Hand) - Full
Thursday, December 23
LB Ben Niemann (Ankle) - Full
OL Andrew Wylie (Knee) - Full
DL Chris Jones (NIR-Other) - Limited
CB Charvarius Ward (NIR-Other) - Limited
Wednesday, December 22
LB Ben Niemann (Ankle) - Full
OL Andrew Wylie (Knee) - Full
