Saturday, Oct. 8 Update:
Safety Terrell Edmunds has been downgraded to OUT for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.
Edmunds has been in the concussion protocol all week, and didn't practice on Wednesday and was limited on Thursday and Friday. He was originally listed as questionable in the injury report on Friday.
The Steelers will now be without two starters in the secondary, Edmunds and Ahkello Witherspoon.
Friday, October 7
The Steelers wrapped up their preparation for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills, with all eyes on the defensive side of the ball as far as the injury report is concerned.
Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon has been ruled out for the second straight game after missing practice all week with a hamstring injury.
Safety Terrell Edmunds, who is in the concussion protocol, was limited for the second straight day and he is questionable. In addition, cornerback Cameron Sutton was limited with a groin and hamstring injury, and he too is listed as questionable.
The news isn't all bad, though. Center Mason Cole (foot) was limited on Friday, but he isn't on the status report. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), cornerback Levi Wallace (foot), defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (elbow and ankle), receiver Diontae Johnson (hip) and defensive lineman Chris Wormley (ankle) were all full participants on Friday and none of them are on the status report.
No matter who lines up on the field on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, they have to be ready to go because the expectations don't change.
"You know how the NFL is, next man up," said linebacker Myles Jack. "I have full confidence in whoever is behind us."
A player who could get more snaps on Sunday is defensive back Tre Norwood, who is prepared for whatever comes his way.
"My preparation doesn't change," said Norwood. "I am always prepared. It will be the same this week, studying film, in the meeting room, on the practice field and getting ready for the game.
"Just making sure I am doing the necessary things, week in and week out, my film study, make sure I am coming here in the building each and every day. I am in the meeting room after practice, getting the preparation right to go out there and contribute to our defense, our team, on Sunday. Whatever is asked of me, I want to make sure I do it to my best."
And boy are they going to need it going against Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and all of their offensive firepower.
"We know Buffalo is a high-powered offense," said Norwood. "They have guys at every position on the offensive side. We have to make sure we do our part on the defensive side to minimize those guys and capitalize on plays when they are there."
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Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 5
Game Status
CB Cameron Sutton - Questionable
CB Ahkello Witherspoon - Out
S Terrell Edmunds - OUT - Downgraded on Saturday from Questionable
Friday, October 7
WR Diontae Johnson (Hip) - FP
CB Cameron Sutton (Groin/Hamstring) - LP
CB Ahkello Witherspoon (Hamstring) - DNP
CB Levi Wallace (Foot) - FP
S Terrell Edmunds (Concussion) - LP
S Minkah Fitzpatrick (Knee) - FP
OL Mason Cole (Foot) - LP
DL Chris Wormley (Ankle) - FP
DT Cameron Heyward (Ankle/Elbow) - FP
Thursday, October 6
WR Diontae Johnson (Hip) - LP
CB Cameron Sutton (Groin/Hamstring) - LP
CB Ahkello Witherspoon (Hamstring) - DNP
CB Levi Wallace (Foot) - LP
S Terrell Edmunds (Concussion) - LP
S Minkah Fitzpatrick (Knee) - LP
OL Mason Cole (Foot) - LP
DL Chris Wormley (Ankle) - LP
DT Cameron Heyward (Ankle/Elbow) - LP
Wednesday, October 5
CB Cameron Sutton (Groin/Hamstring) - LP
CB Ahkello Witherspoon (Hamstring) - DNP
CB Levi Wallace (Foot) - LP
S Terrell Edmunds (Concussion) - DNP
S Minkah Fitzpatrick (Knee) - DNP
DL Chris Wormley (Ankle) - LP
DT Cameron Heyward (Ankle/Elbow) - LP
Buffalo Bills Participation/Injury Report, Week 5
Game Status
CB Christian Benford (Hand) - Out
WR Jamison Crowder (Ankle) - Out
LB Tremaine Edmunds (Hamstring) - Questionable
TE Dawson Knox (Foot/Hamstring) - Out
WR Jake Kumerow (Ankle) - Out
WR Isaiah McKenzie (Concussion) - Questionable
DT Ed Oliver (Ankle) - Questionable
DT Jordan Phillips (Hamstring) - Questionable
S Jordan Poyer (Ribs) - Out
Friday, October 7
CB Christian Benford (Hand) - DNP
WR Jamison Crowder (Ankle) - DNP
WR Gabe Davis (Ankle) - FP
WR Stefon Diggs (Vet Rest) - DNP
LB Tremaine Edmunds (Hamstring) - DNP
DT DaQuan Jones (Vet Rest) ---
TE Dawson Knox (Foot/Hamstring) - DNP
WR Jake Kumerow (Ankle) - DNP
CB Cam Lewis (Forearm/Knee) - FP
WR Isaiah McKenzie (Concussion) - LP
LB Von Miller (Vest Rest) - DNP
C Mitch Morse (Elbow) - FP
OL Justin Murray (Foot) - FP
DT Ed Oliver (Ankle) - LP
DT Jordan Phillips (Hamstring) - LP
S Jordan Poyer (Ribs) - DNP
G Rodger Saffold (Vet Rest) ---
Thursday, October 6
CB Christian Benford (Hand) - DNP
WR Jamison Crowder (Ankle) - DNP
WR Gabe Davis (Ankle) - FP
LB Tremaine Edmunds (Hamstring) - DNP
DT DaQuan Jones (Vet Rest) ---
TE Dawson Knox (Foot/Hamstring) - DNP
WR Jake Kumerow (Ankle) - DNP
CB Cam Lewis (Forearm/Knee) - FP
WR Isaiah McKenzie (Concussion) - LP
LB Von Miller (Vest Rest) ---
C Mitch Morse (Elbow) - FP
OL Justin Murray (Foot) - LP
DT Ed Oliver (Ankle) - LP
DT Jordan Phillips (Hamstring) - LP
S Jordan Poyer (Ribs) - DNP
G Rodger Saffold (Vet Rest) ---
Wednesday, October 5
CB Christian Benford (Hand) - DNP
WR Jamison Crowder (Ankle) - DNP
WR Gabe Davis (Ankle) - FP
LB Tremaine Edmunds (Hamstring) - DNP
DT DaQuan Jones (Vet Rest) - DNP
TE Dawson Knox (Foot/Hamstring) - DNP
WR Jake Kumerow (Ankle) - DNP
CB Cam Lewis (Forearm/Knee) - FP
WR Isaiah McKenzie (Concussion) - DNP
LB Von Miller (Vest Rest) - DNP
C Mitch Morse (Elbow) - LP
OL Justin Murray (Foot) - LP
DT Ed Oliver (Ankle) - LP
DT Jordan Phillips (Hamstring) - LP
S Jordan Poyer (Ribs) - DNP
G Rodger Saffold (Vet Rest) - DNP
