The Steelers wrapped up their preparation for Saturday night's primetime matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium, and they are as healthy a team as they have been this season.
Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is on track to return this week after missing the Chiefs game, something Coach Mike Tomlin alluded to at the beginning of the week. Porter said after practice he is feeling good and ready to go.
"I think Mike mentioned, he's trending towards on the good side. So that's a good thing," said defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. "If he has a good work week, then we expect him to play well, and that's really like we do every week. If guys have good work weeks, we expect them to play well and we move on with that assumption."
Cornerback Donte Jackson is listed as questionable after being added to the injury report on Thursday with his back injury.
Receiver Roman Wilson was among a trio of players who returned to the practice field this week, joining linebacker Cole Holcomb and defensive lineman Logan Lee.
While none of the three have been activated off injured lists yet, and have been ruled out for Saturday night, Wilson is happy to just have an opportunity to practice again after being on the Reserve/Injured List since Oct. 28.
"I feel good. Feeling really good out there," said Wilson. "Legs feeling well. It's been good so far.
"I feel really good. My body feels better than it's felt in a long time. Mentally, I can't really find a word for it. Just focused. Determined. I got a lot of expectations for myself and I've got a lot of things I've got to do to be able to reach those goals.
"It's a bit of adjustment. Not much, though. Obviously, I haven't practiced in a while. It's good getting back out there and getting my feet back and building every single day."
That has been Wilson's focus since the season began, improving every day. Whether it was on the field, in the classroom, film study, weight room, his goal has always been to continue to improve.
And that hasn't changed.
"For me, it's just finding a way to get better every day," said Wilson. "Climbing every single day trying to build on what I have and looking forward to what I can get for myself. Just keep building, keep getting better. Trusting the coaches. Trusting my teammates. Believe in myself and it'll be good."
Wilson, one of the team's third-round picks in 2024, was selected with the 84th overall pick. He played college football at Michigan where he appeared in 46 career games, finishing his career with 107 receptions for 1,707 yards and 20 touchdowns. In 2023 he appeared in 15 games, finishing with career highs with 48 receptions for 789 yards and 12 touchdowns.
He was inactive for six out of the first seven games this season, seeing action only in the Las Vegas Raiders game where he didn't have any receptions.
While he was on the Reserve/Injured List, he focused on ways he could improve, better himself both on and off the field
"Just building a good routine so when I get back, I can pick up better than where I left off," said Wilson. "Getting here early, trying to get here earlier than what I was doing before. I take care of my body at a higher level. Watching more film, talking to the coaches more, working on my craft more, getting in the weight room, fixing up my body, and a better plan for myself."
The full injury report is below.
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Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 18
Game Status
* No. 10 WR Roman Wilson (Hamstring) - Out
No. 26 CB Donte Jackson (Back) - Questionable
** No. 55 LB Cole Holcomb (Knee) - Out
* No. 61 DT Logan Lee (Calf) - Out
Thursday, January 2
No. 2 QB Justin Fields (Abdominal) - Full
No. 3 QB Russell Wilson (NIR - Resting Vet) - Full
* No. 10 WR Roman Wilson (Hamstring) - Full
No. 15 WR Ben Skowrownek (Hip) - Full
No. 24 CB Joey Porter Jr. (Knee) - Full
No. 26 CB Donte Jackson (Back) - Limited
No. 30 RB Jaylen Warren (Ribs) - Full
** No. 55 LB Cole Holcomb (Knee) - Limited
* No. 61 DT Logan Lee (Calf) - Limited
No. 73 OL Isaac Seumalo (NIR - Resting Vet) - Full
* In designated 21-day window to return from Reserved/Injured List
** In designated 21-day window to return from Reserved/PUP List
Wednesday, January 1
No. 2 QB Justin Fields (Abdominal) - Full
No. 3 QB Russell Wilson (NIR - Resting Vet) - Full
* No. 10 WR Roman Wilson (Hamstring) - Full
No. 15 WR Ben Skowrownek (Hip) - Full
No. 24 CB Joey Porter Jr. (Knee) - Full
No. 26 CB Donte Jackson (Back) - Limited
No. 30 RB Jaylen Warren (Ribs) - Full
** No. 55 LB Cole Holcomb (Knee) - Limited
* No. 61 DT Logan Lee (Calf) - Limited
No. 73 OL Isaac Seumalo (NIR - Resting Vet) - Full
* In designated 21-day window to return from Reserved/Injured List
** In designated 21-day window to return from Reserved/PUP List
Tuesday, December 31
No. 2 QB Justin Fields (Abdominal) - Full
No. 3 QB Russell Wilson (NIR - Resting Vet) - Limited
* No. 10 WR Roman Wilson (Hamstring) - Full
No. 15 WR Ben Skowrownek (Hip) - Limited
No. 24 CB Joey Porter Jr. (Knee) - Full
No. 30 RB Jaylen Warren (Ribs) - Limited
** No. 55 LB Cole Holcomb (Knee) - Limited
* No. 61 DT Logan Lee (Calf) - Limited
No. 73 OL Isaac Seumalo (NIR - Resting Vet) - DNP
* In designated 21-day window to return from Reserved/Injured List
** In designated 21-day window to return from Reserved/PUP List
Cincinnati Bengals Participation/Injury Report, Week 18
Game Status
No. 30 RB Chase Brown (Ankle) - Questionable
No. 5 WR Tee Higgins (Ankle/Knee) - Questionable
No. 94 DE Sam Hubbard (Knee) - Out
No. 15 WR Charlie Jones (Groin) - Questionable
No. 71 DT Amarius Mims (Ankle/Hand) - Questionable
No. 89 TE Drew Sample (Groin) - Questionable
No. 29 CB Cam Taylor-Britt (Ankle) - Questionable
Thursday, January 2
No. 30 RB Chase Brown (Ankle) - DNP
No. 75 OT Orlando Brown Jr. (Fibula) - Full
No. 9 QB Joe Burrow (Right Wrist/Knee) - Full
No. 76 OT Devin Cochran (NIR - Personal) - Full
No. 91 DE Trey Hendrickson (NIR - Rest) - Full
No. 5 WR Tee Higgins (Ankle/Knee) - Limited
No. 94 DE Sam Hubbard (Knee) - DNP
No. 87 TE Tanner Hudson (Knee) - Full
No. 93 DT McKinnley Jackson (Wrist) - Full
No. 90 DT Kris Jenkins Jr. (Knee) - Full
No. 15 WR Charlie Jones (Groin) - Limited
No. 71 DT Amarius Mims (Ankle/Hand) - DNP
No. 89 TE Drew Sample (Groin) - DNP
No. 29 CB Cam Taylor-Britt (Ankle) - Limited
Wednesday, January 1
No. 30 RB Chase Brown (Ankle) - DNP
No. 75 OT Orlando Brown Jr. (Fibula) - Limited
No. 9 QB Joe Burrow (Right Wrist/Knee) - Limited
No. 76 OT Devin Cochran (NIR - Personal) - Full
No. 91 DE Trey Hendrickson (NIR - Rest) - Limited
No. 5 WR Tee Higgins (Ankle/Knee) - Limited
No. 94 DE Sam Hubbard (Knee) - DNP
No. 87 TE Tanner Hudson (Knee) - Limited
No. 93 DT McKinnley Jackson (Wrist) - Full
No. 90 DT Kris Jenkins Jr. (Knee) - Limited
No. 15 WR Charlie Jones (Groin) - Limited
No. 71 DT Amarius Mims (Ankle/Hand) - Limited
No. 89 TE Drew Sample (Groin) - DNP
Tuesday, December 31
No. 30 RB Chase Brown (Ankle) - DNP
No. 75 OT Orlando Brown Jr. (Fibula) - Limited
No. 9 QB Joe Burrow (Right Wrist/Knee) - Limited
No. 76 OT Devin Cochran (NIR - Personal) - DNP
No. 5 WR Tee Higgins (Ankle/Knee) - Limited
No. 94 DE Sam Hubbard (Knee) - DNP
No. 87 TE Tanner Hudson (Knee) - Limited
No. 93 DT McKinnley Jackson (Wrist) - Full
No. 90 DT Kris Jenkins Jr. (Knee) - Limited
No. 15 WR Charlie Jones (Groin) - Limited
No. 71 DT Amarius Mims (Ankle/Hand) - Limited
No. 89 TE Drew Sample (Groin) - DNP
The Bengals held a walk-through on Tuesday, therefore this report is an estimation
