The Steelers wrapped up their preparation for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens, working indoors at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on a wet Friday morning.
The good news is quarterback Kenny Pickett is not on the status report, and as he stated earlier this week should be good to go on Sunday.
As expected, left tackle Dan Moore Jr. has been ruled out. With Moore not playing, rookie Broderick Jones will make his first NFL start.
"I feel really good about what he's done to tee up his performance from a practice perspective, the amount of urgency that he has, the quality of his play," said Coach Mike Tomlin of Jones. "He's gotten his feet wet now. I thought the quality of his play (against the Texans) improved over the course of the game. Oftentimes when you get inserted into a game like that, you got to get on a moving train, and you feel some of that. That was evident. I think he gave up a pressure on his first snap, but I thought he got better throughout. And I think it's reasonable to expect him to be really solid with a week's prep."
Jones said he is ready to go against the Ravens, excited for his opportunity.
"I am excited. I am ready to go," said Jones. "Just ready to get the week started, get the preparation in all the phases of the game going. Locking in on what I need to and trying to perform to the best of my ability."
Jones said his mindset won't change at all this week, as every week he goes into it with the thought that he is just one play away from stepping on the field.
"It's the same always," said Jones. "It's always one play away. We always say that, so we try to prepare to the best of our ability even if you are not a starter, because you never know."
Tight end Pat Freiermuth has also been ruled out. Freiermuth hasn't practiced all week with a hamstring injury. With Freiermuth out, rookie Darnell Washington will have a vastly increased role and could get his first NFL start.
"It's exciting," said Washington. "I can't wait to get out there and give it my all."
And it doesn't stop there. Guard James Daniels won't play, ruled out with a groin injury. Nate Herbig will make his second straight start with Daniels out.
In addition, punter Pressley Harvin III and defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal have also been ruled out.
Linebacker Alex Highsmith missed practice on Wednesday with a groin injury. He was able to work some on Friday and is questionable for the game.
When asked after practice on Friday if he will be ready to go, Highsmith was quick with a reply.
"Absolutely," said Highsmith. "I'll be good. Just a little tightness. I will be ready to go.
"I want to be smart with it. That's why I gave it some rest this week. I will be ready to go on Sunday. I took care of it, rested it well and I will be good to go on Sunday. I should be full go and ready to go."
If Highsmith is limited at all, or needs a breather, fellow linebacker Markus Golden is ready to go.
"I've been playing in this league for a long time," said Golden. "I am doing the same thing, the same preparation I always do. Alex is a great player. Hopefully he will be able to go. As far as me, I am changing nothing, doing everything like I always do."
Running back Najee Harris was also added to the injury report with a hamstring and was limited. He isn't on the status report, though.
The full status and injury report is below.
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Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 5
Game Status
No. 6 P Pressley Harvin (Hamstring, Right) - Out
No. 56 LB Alex Highsmith (Groin) - Questionable
No. 65 OL Dan Moore Jr. (Knee) - Out
No. 78 OL James Daniels (Groin) - Out
No. 88 TE Pat Freiermuth (Hamstring) - Out
No. 98 DE DeMarvin Leal (Concussion) - Out
Friday, October 6
No. 6 P Pressley Harvin (Hamstring, Right) - DNP
No. 8 QB Kenny Pickett (Knee) - Full
No. 22 RB Najee Harris (Hamstring) - Limited
No. 55 LB Cole Holcomb (Back) - Full
No. 56 LB Alex Highsmith (Groin) - Limited
No. 65 OL Dan Moore Jr. (Knee) - DNP
No. 76 OL Chukwuma Okorafor (Elbow) - Full
No. 78 OL James Daniels (Groin) - DNP
No. 88 TE Pat Freiermuth (Hamstring) - DNP
No. 98 DE DeMarvin Leal (Concussion) - DNP
Thursday, October 5
No. 6 P Pressley Harvin (Hamstring, Right) - DNP
No. 8 QB Kenny Pickett (Knee) - Full
No. 55 LB Cole Holcomb (Back) - Full
No. 56 LB Alex Highsmith (Groin) - DNP
No. 65 OL Dan Moore Jr. (Knee) - DNP
No. 76 OL Chukwuma Okorafor (Elbow) - Full
No. 78 OL James Daniels (Groin) - DNP
No. 88 TE Pat Freiermuth (Hamstring) - DNP
No. 98 DE DeMarvin Leal (Concussion) - Limited
Wednesday, October 4
No. 6 P Pressley Harvin (Hamstring, Right) - DNP
No. 8 QB Kenny Pickett (Knee) - Limted
No. 20 CB Patrick Peterson (NIR) - DNP
No. 55 LB Cole Holcomb (Back) - Limted
No. 65 OL Dan Moore Jr. (Knee) - DNP
No. 73 OL Isaac Seumalo (NIR) - DNP
No. 76 OL Chukwuma Okorafor (Elbow) - DNP
No. 78 OL James Daniels (Groin) - DNP
No. 88 TE Pat Freiermuth (Hamstring) - DNP
No. 98 DE DeMarvin Leal (Concussion) - DNP
Baltimore Ravens Participation/Injury Report, Week 5
Game Status
No. 3 WR Odell Beckham Jr. (Ankle) - Questionable
No. 43 RB Justice Hill (Foot/Hamstring) - Questionable
No. 44 CB Marlon Humphrey (Foot) - Questionable
No. 34 RB Keaton Mitchell (Shoulder) - Questionable
No. 78 T Morgan Moses (Shoulder) - Doubtful
No. 99 OLB Odafe Oweh (Ankle) - Out
No. 79 T Ronnie Stanley (Knee) - Questionable
No. 41 S Daryl Worley (Shoulder) - Out
Friday, October 6
No. 5 CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (Hamstring) - Full
No. 7 WR Rashod Bateman (Hamstring) - Full
No. 3 WR Odell Beckham Jr. (Ankle) - Limited
No. 43 RB Justice Hill (Foot/Hamstring) - Limited
No. 34 RB Keaton Mitchell (Shoulder) - Full
No. 44 CB Marlon Humphrey (Foot) - Limited
No. 78 T Morgan Moses (Shoulder) - DNP
No. 99 OLB Odafe Oweh (Ankle) - DNP
No. 79 T Ronnie Stanley (Knee) - DNP
No. 32 S Marcus Williams (Pectoral) - Full
No. 41 S Daryl Worley (Shoulder) - DNP
Thursday, October 5
No. 5 CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (Hamstring) - Full
No. 7 WR Rashod Bateman (Hamstring) - Full
No. 3 WR Odell Beckham Jr. (Ankle) - Limited
No. 43 RB Justice Hill (Foot/Hamstring) - Limited
No. 44 CB Marlon Humphrey (Foot) - Limited
No. 78 T Morgan Moses (Shoulder) - Limited
No. 99 OLB Odafe Oweh (Ankle) - DNP
No. 79 T Ronnie Stanley (Knee) - Full
No. 32 S Marcus Williams (Pectoral) - Full
No. 41 S Daryl Worley (Shoulder) - DNP
Wednesday, October 4
No. 5 CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (Hamstring) - Limited
No. 7 WR Rashod Bateman (Hamstring) - Full
No. 3 WR Odell Beckham Jr. (Ankle) - Limited
No. 43 RB Justice Hill (Foot/Hamstring) - Limited
No. 44 CB Marlon Humphrey (Foot) - Limited
No. 34 RB Keaton Mitchell (Shoulder) - Full
No. 78 T Morgan Moses (Shoulder) - DNP
No. 99 OLB Odafe Oweh (Ankle) - DNP
No. 79 T Ronnie Stanley (Knee) - Full
No. 32 S Marcus Williams (Pectoral) - Full
No. 41 S Daryl Worley (Shoulder) - DNP
