The Steelers started their preparation for Sunday’s sport towards the Cleveland Browns, the fourth straight AFC North matchup for the black and gold.
From an harm standpoint, receiver Calvin Austin III is within the concussion protocol following the win over the Bengals. He was restricted on Wednesday.
“Calvin Austin is within the concussion protocol,” mentioned Coach Mike Tomlin. “So, we’ll comply with the medical consultants there and allow them to present us applicable info.”
On the defensive facet of the ball, issues are positively trending in the best course.
Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith has missed the final three video games with an ankle harm, however all indicators are pointing to him taking part in on Sunday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. Highsmith was restricted on Wednesday.
“I absolutely anticipate Alex Highsmith to be out there to us this week,” mentioned Coach Mike Tomlin.
The return of Highsmith would give the Steelers their full complement on protection, one thing that hasn’t been the norm with accidents as of late.
And simply the considered that’s one thing that has Tomlin feeling good.
“Pretty thrilling, is not it,” mentioned Tomlin. “Let’s see the place the roads lead. We received per week of prep.
“You cannot run out of rush males. I’m so excited concerning the potential of getting Alex Highsmith again and the event of (Nick) Herbig, the acclimation of Preston (Smith). You cannot run out of rush males, significantly in December.
“It’s thrilling. Make no mistake, there’s sufficient work for all events concerned and we’re enthusiastic about sorting that out as we put together.”
The Steelers might additionally see the return of two different defensive gamers, cornerback Cory Trice Jr. and defensive lineman Montravius Adams Sr. Both gamers are at present on the Reserve/Injured (Designated for Return) List, however their apply window has been opened.
“I’m at all times feeling like I’m prepared,” mentioned Trice. “I’m at all times prepared. I’m simply working day-by-day till my identify is named for actual. Whenever my identify is named, I’ll be prepared.”
Last week Adams was all smiles concerning the prospect of being again.
“It felt nice to be again,” mentioned Adams, who was restricted on Wednesday. “It’s so nice to be again and be again with the blokes. Nothing however good spirits.
“I feel this (harm) was somewhat bit tougher as a result of this previous offseason I had somewhat harm that stored me out for some time, after which to come back again for the season and do one thing else like that and be off for some time.
