For the third straight day L.J. Fort, Darrius Heyward-Bey and Morgan Burnett did not participate in practice, and Coach Mike Tomlin has ruled out both Heyward-Bey and Burnett for Sunday.
Fort, who is listed as doubtful for Sunday, was injured against the Falcons last week when he was one of the linebackers who stepped in for then injured Vince Williams. Fort said it was frustrating to suffer the injury when he finally got an opportunity to get some snaps, but he was able to finish out the game.
"I didn't want to come out," said Fort.
The good news, though, is Williams is back. Williams was a full-go in practice all week and is ready to play on Sunday.
"It feels fantastic," said Williams of being back out on the field. "To see how well the defense was playing, and not being able to contribute, it was heart-breaking. I was proud of them. There is only one thing better than actually being out there kicking (butt) with your friends, and that's watching your friends kick (butt)."
Burnett has missed the last three games with a groin injury, and with him out rookie Terrell Edmunds has stepped up big.
"His plate is really full," said Sean Davis. "He is playing top-notch guys. He is playing the best athletes week in and week out. We are asking him to do a lot. I feel he is adjusting well, he is playing well.
"I am always giving him advice. I would rather he learn from my mistakes. I am always trying to give him insight on what to do, what not to do. I have been there, done that, so I want him to learn from me."
Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 6
Game Status
S Morgan Burnett (Groin) - Out
LB L.J. Fort (Ankle) - Doubtful
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (Ankle) - Out
Friday, 10/12
QB Ben Roethlisberger (Coaches Decision) - Full
CB Joe Haden (Coaches Decision) - Full
S Terrell Edmunds (Calf) - Full
S Morgan Burnett (Groin) - DNP
C Maurkice Pouncey (Coaches Decision) - Full
LB L.J. Fort (Ankle) - DNP
G Ramon Foster (Coaches Decision) - Full
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (Ankle) - DNP
LB Vince Williams (Hamstring) - Full
Thursday, 10/11
QB Ben Roethlisberger (Coaches Decision) - Full
CB Joe Haden (Coaches Decision) - Full
S Terrell Edmunds (Calf) - Full
S Morgan Burnett (Groin) - DNP
C Maurkice Pouncey (Coaches Decision) - Full
LB L.J. Fort (Ankle) - DNP
G Ramon Foster (Coaches Decision) - DNP
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (Ankle) - DNP
LB Vince Williams (Hamstring) - Full
Wednesday, 10/10
QB Ben Roethlisberger (Coaches Decision) - DNP
CB Joe Haden (Coaches Decision) - DNP
S Terrell Edmunds (Calf) - Full
S Morgan Burnett (Groin) - DNP
C Maurkice Pouncey (Coaches Decision) - DNP
LB L.J. Fort (Ankle) - DNP
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (Ankle) - DNP
LB Vince Williams (Hamstring) - Full
Cincinnati Bengals Participation/Injury Report, Week 6
Game Status
CB William Jackson (Knee) - Questionable
OT Cedric Ogbuehi (Wrist) - Questionable
WR John Ross (Groin) - Questionable
HB Giovani Bernard (Knee) - Out
TE Tyler Kroft (Foot) - Out
C Billy Price (Foot) - Out
Friday, 10/12
G Clint Boling (Hip) - Full
LB Preston Brown (Ankle) - Full
DE Michael Johnson (Knee) - Full
DE Carl Lawson (Ankle) - Full
CB William Jackson (Knee) - Limited
OT Cedric Ogbuehi (Wrist) - Limited
WR John Ross (Groin) - Limited
HB Giovani Bernard (Knee) - DNP
TE Tyler Kroft (Foot) - DNP
C Billy Price (Foot) - DNP
Thursday, 10/11
G Clint Boling (Hip) - Full
LB Preston Brown (Ankle) - Full
DE Michael Johnson (Knee) - Full
DE Carl Lawson (Ankle) - Full
CB William Jackson (Knee) - Limited
OT Cedric Ogbuehi (Wrist) - Limited
WR John Ross (Groin) - Limited
HB Giovani Bernard (Knee) - DNP
TE Tyler Kroft (Foot) - DNP
C Billy Price (Foot) - DNP
Wednesday, 10/10
LB Preston Brown (Ankle) - Limited
CB William Jackson (Knee) - Limited
DE Michael Johnson (Knee) - Limited
DE Carl Lawson (Ankle) - Limited
WR John Ross (Groin) - Limited
HB Giovani Bernard (Knee) - DNP
G Clint Boling (Hip) - DNP
TE Tyler Kroft (Foot) - DNP
C Billy Price (Foot) - DNP
