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With the official injury report due out Wednesday, there’s some early indications of who to watch for the Steelers heading into practice when it comes to injuries. Starting QB Ben Roethlisberger will be listed as questionable (or 50/50 to play) due to his grade one ankle sprain. Strong safety Troy Polamalu (hamstring), outside linebacker LaMarr…
As anyone who frequents this site on a semi-regular basis knows, we firmly believe that the NFL needs to dramatically improve the procedures for determining whether a player has suffered a concussion or, as the case may be, concussion-like symptoms. I was disappointed to hear Jason La Canfora of the league-owned TV channel predict that……
James Harrison has been a popular name over the past year around the NFL offices, where the league reviews helmet-to-helmet hits. Last season the Steelers defensive standout was fined $ 125,000 for illegal hits. Harrison’s most recent rule violation occured last week when he laid a helmet-to-helmet hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy. McCoy,…
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ben Roethlisberger added to his lore another gutsy performance, leading the Steelers to a 14-3 win over the Cleveland Browns despite injuring his ankle in the second quarter. An X-ray showed that he did not break his ankle; however, the NFL Network is reporting that Roethlisberger suffered a high ankle sprain. He…
Cleveland Out: LB Quinton Spears (hamstring), S T.J. Ward (foot) Questionable: S Mike Adams (shoulder), RB Peyton Hillis (hamstring), T Tony Pashos (ankle) Probable: LB Chris Gocong (oblique/hip), RB Montario Hardesty (calf), QB Colt McCoy (right knee), DE Jayme Mitchell (ankle) Pittsburgh Out: WR Arnaz Battle (hamstring), LB Chris Carter (hamstring), RB Jonathan Dwyer (foot),…
Cleveland Did not participate: LB Quinton Spears (hamstring), S T.J. Ward (foot) Limited participation: S Mike Adams (shoulder), RB Peyton Hillis (hip), T Tony Pashos (ankle) Full participation: LB Chris Gocong (hip), RB Montario Hardesty (calf), QB Colt McCoy (knee), DE Jayme Mitchell (ankle) Pittsburgh Limited participation: WR Arnaz Battle (hamstring), LB Chris Carter (hamstring),…
Cleveland Did not participate: LB Quinton Spears (hamstring), S T.J. Ward (foot) Limited participation: S Mike Adams (shoulder), RB Peyton Hillis (hip), T Tony Pashos (ankle) Full participation: LB Chris Gocong (hip), RB Montario Hardesty (calf), QB Colt McCoy (knee), DE Jayme Mitchell (ankle) Pittsburgh Did not participate: LB Chris Carter (hamstring), RB Jonathan Dwyer…
Ben Roethlisberger failed to pass for more than 200 yards again, but this performance was much more efficient than the one in KC. He completed 15 of 23 passes for 176 yards and two TDs, both to Mike Wallace; his passer rating was 117.3, second highest this season; plus, no interceptions. Source: post-gazette.com – Steelers/NFL…
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) — Steelers linebacker Lamarr Woodley returned to action Sunday from a hamstring injury sustained in Week 8 against New England. He didn’t last long, however, leaving the game because of aggravating the same hamstring once again. The team is listing the injury as minor and he might be able to return…
Cincinnati Did not participate: RB Cedric Benson (foot), DE Carlos Dunlap (hamstring), LB Dontay Moch (not injury related), DT Domata Peko (foot) Limited participation: CB Nate Clements (not injury related), S Chris Crocker (biceps), CB Brandon Ghee (groin), TE Donald Lee (foot), WR Jerome Simpson (knee), DT Pat Sims (ankle) Pittsburgh Did not participate: WR…