The Steelers didn’t have receiver George Pickens for his or her Week 14 victory over the Browns and they’re prone to be with out him once more in opposition to the Eagles on Sunday.
Head coach Mike Tomlin stated in his Tuesday press convention that Pickens might be characterised as uncertain for Week 15, however there’s nonetheless an out of doors likelihood he’ll play.
Tomlin defined that Pickens skilled some hamstring discomfort after final Thursday’s follow, however nonetheless thought the receiver would have the ability to play within the recreation — even when restricted to important, known-passing conditions.
“But after we bought to the stadium, it was evident that perhaps the circumstance was perhaps a bit extra important than we had hoped,” Tomlin stated. “So, we made the prudent resolution when it comes to shutting him down and never permitting a small drawback to grow to be a much bigger one.”
After Sunday’s contest, Pickens underwent an MRI, which revealed the harm was extra important than initially believed.
“So, we’re simply within the mindset now of getting him wholesome as rapidly as we presumably can,” Tomlin stated. “There’s a possible for this week, but it surely’s an out of doors likelihood. If you press me, I’d in all probability say he’s out, or might be characterised as uncertain as we sit right here. But, once more, like we all the time do, we’ll undergo regular process. We’ll let participation be our information when it comes to availability after which clearly the standard of that participation.”
Pickens leads the Steelers with 55 receptions and 850 yards. He’s caught three touchdowns.
