The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their initial practice report of the week in preparation for their upcoming primetime game against the New York Giants. Scheduled to kick off on Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET, the Steelers will benefit from an extra day of rest, which is encouraging for players dealing with various injuries.
Here’s a summary of the Steelers’ practice report for Thursday, October 24, ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Giants.
**Steelers Injury Report: Week 8 (Thursday)**
**Did Not Practice (DNP):**
– WR Roman Wilson (hamstring)
– DB DeShon Elliott (back)
– LB Nick Herbig (hamstring)
– C Zach Frazier (ankle)
**Limited Participation:**
– LB Tyler Matakevich (hamstring)
– DT Keeanu Benton
– RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle)
**Full Participation:**
– CB Donte Jackson (shoulder)
– S Damontae Kazee (ankle)
– OT Dylan Cook (foot)
**Rest Day:**
– DT Cam Heyward
The Steelers’ injury report for Week 9 shows a mix of good and bad news.
**Positive Updates:**
– RB Cordarrelle Patterson has returned to practice after missing three games and may be on track to play in Week 8.
– CB Donte Jackson, who had a shoulder scare, participated fully in practice, as did S Damontae Kazee, who missed Week 7 due to an ankle injury.
– LB Tyler Matakevich showed progress from his hamstring issue with limited practice after being activated from IR. OL Dylan Cook is also in the same 21-day window for his foot injury, and if Matakevich is healthy, he could contribute to special teams.
**Negative Updates:**
– Rookie WR Roman Wilson has experienced a setback with his hamstring injury, making it increasingly likely that he won’t play this season, which is unfortunate for a team in need of receiver depth.
– DT Keeanu Benton (calf) was limited due to a new injury, but it’s encouraging that he was able to practice at all. His availability will be monitored over the weekend.
– Neither LB Nick Herbig nor C Zach Frazier returned to practice from their respective injuries.
