The Steelers dropped their first injury report for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the biggest surprise has to be defensive tackle Keeanu Benton. He didn’t participate in practice Wednesday at all, sidelined with an ankle injury. That’s a tough blow for their D-line, no doubt.
Key Starters Sidelined Ahead of Buccaneers Matchup
Benton wasn’t the only one missing from practice. Defensive back Jalen Ramsey sat out with a wrist injury, but he’s been playing through that recently, so maybe there’s less concern there. Wide receivers Roman Wilson (finger) and Ben Skowronek (calf) were also non-participants, and both are expected to miss the Buccaneers game, which is a real problem for their pass-catching depth. Then there’s defensive tackle Cam Heyward, who was out for a veteran rest day, which is a pretty normal Wednesday routine for him. Losing Wilson and Skowronek for the game is definitely going to make things interesting on offense.
Who’s Limited, And Who Might Be Back?
On the flip side, some guys were limited in practice but at least got some work in. Running back Rico Dowdle (toe), safety DeShon Elliott (knee , injured reserve), cornerback Jamel Dean (ankle), and outside linebacker T.J. Watt (rest) all had limited participation. Watt’s just a rest day, so no worries there. The good news is Dowdle, Elliott, and Dean all missed their Week 5 game against the Colts, but they actually have a shot at suiting up for the Tampa Bay game. That would be huge for depth, especially Elliott, who’s in his return window from injured reserve. He’s not activated to the 53-man roster yet, though, so we’ll have to keep an eye on that.
Sunday’s matchup against the Buccaneers is coming up fast. With key players like Benton out and others questionable, the Steelers defense and their receiving corps are going to be tested. Hopefully, some of those limited guys can get back on the field and make an impact!
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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