The Wednesday injury report for the Tennessee Titans is now out as they prepare to host the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday night in Nashville. As expected, quarterback Jake Locker (left shoulder), running back Javon Ringer (knee), and tackle Mike Otto (knee) all were officially ruled out. Linebacker Colin McCarthy (ankle) did not practice again Wednesday and is officially listed as questionable. Titans head coach Mike Munchak said Tuesday that he expected McCarthy to play, so he now looks to be a game-time decision and would be a huge loss on defense for the Titans if he can't go. Defensive Read more [...]

The Wednesday injury report for the Pittsburgh Steelers is now out as the team prepares to travel to Nashville to take on the Tennessee Titans Thursday night. Not practicing again were safety Troy Polamalu (calf) and linebacker LaMarr Woodley (hamstring). Both players are listed as out for the game as expected. Polamalu reinjured his calf in the first half of the game Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, while Woodley suffered a mild hamstring in the game. With Polamalu out, the Steelers are expected to rotate Ryan Mundy and Will Allen in his place. Jason Worilds will start at left outside Read more [...]

The Tuesday injury report for the Tennessee Titans is now out as they prepare to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday night. Quarterback Jake Locker (left shoulder), linebacker Colin McCarthy (ankle), tackle Mike Otto (knee) and running back Javon Ringer (knee) all sat out on Tuesday. Both Locker and Ringer have already been ruled out for the game while Titans head coach Mike Munchak said Tuesday that he expects McCarthy to play Thursday night. Defensive end Scott Solomon (hamstring) was limited Thursday while safety Jordan Babineaux (knee), linebacker Patrick Bailey (hand), wide receiver Read more [...]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were back on the practice field Tuesday after having Monday off in preparation for their Thursday night game on the road against the Tennessee Titans. The Steelers did not practice on Monday and only had to turn in a participation estimation report because of the short week, but the Tuesday report is now out per Will Graves of the Associated Press. As expected, safety Troy Polamalu (calf) and linebacker LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) both did not practice on Tuesday. Polamalu is certain not to play Thursday night after reinjuring his right calf early in the Sunday game Read more [...]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker will not play Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Terry McCormick via Twitter. The second year quarterback will miss his second straight game with a dislocated left shoulder that he suffered against Houston Texas back in week 4. With Locker out it, veteran quarterback Matt Hasselbeck will make his second start. Hasselbeck was 26-of-43 passing for 200 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception in the Titans 30-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Steelers last faced Hasselbeck just lat season in week 5 at Heinz Field Read more [...]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin met the media on Monday to discuss the win Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles and preview the upcoming game this Thursday against the Tennessee Titans. During his injury update Tomlin said that the team came out of the Sunday game with some bumps and bruises. Safety Troy Polamalu (calf) reinjured his right calf and he will probably be deemed out for the Thursday game because it being a short week and the nature of the injury. He will be evaluated further when they can back from Tennessee. Tomlin admitted that the same could likely be said about Read more [...]

Injuries are hitting the Pittsburgh Steelers hard in the first half of their game against the Philadelphia Eagles as linebacker LaMarr Woodley has now left the game with an injured hamstring. The Steelers defense already has lost safety Troy Polamalu in the game due to a calf injury and it appears both players might be out for the game. Woodley missed several games last season to hamstring injury suffered against the New England Patriots. Cornerback Ike Taylor appeared to have injured his lower back in addition, but did return to the game. Read more [...]

Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu might have re-injured his calf in the the first half of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Polamalu, who sat out the last two games because of a calf strain, hopped off of the field on one leg after the Steelers recovered a fumble by Eagles quarterback Michael Vick.

Polamalu has been replaced in the game by Ryan Mundy and we will update his status shortly.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison is all set to make his season debut Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles and it seems as if he might have to cope with that left knee of his moving forward. “Yeah, definitely I will be ready for Sunday,” said Harrison on Friday. “It felt good, especially on Monday. I was able to make it through the week without any problems. I was able to cope with what my knee was doing. I wasn’t reacting to it as much as I had before. I am just happy to be able to get back out there and contribute to help this team win." Defensive coordinator Dick Read more [...]

The Philadelphia Eagles Friday injury report is now out and it shows that linebacker Akeem Jordan (hamstring) will be out Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a hamstring injury. Jordan will again be replaced in the Eagles lineup by Jamar Chaney (knee), who is listed as probable after practicing fully again on Friday. Defensive tackle Derek Landri (knee), safety Colt Anderson (knee) and tackle King Dunlap (hamstring) are all listed as questionable, but all three players practiced fully on Friday and are expected to suit up on Sunday. Guard Danny Watkins (chest), wide receiver Riley Read more [...]

The Friday injury report for the Pittsburgh Steelers is now out and it shows that linebacker James Harrison (knee), safety Troy Polamalu (calf), running back Rashard Mendenhall (knee), and tackle Marcus Gilbert (groin) all practiced fully with all four players being listed as probable. Harrison told the media on Friday, "Yeah definitely, I'll be ready for Sunday." Even though the linebacker is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, he is expected to be limited in his playing time. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported via Twitter on Friday Read more [...]

The Friday injury report for the Pittsburgh Steelers will be out shortly, but linebacker James Harrison let it be known today that he will make his season debut Sunday at Heinz Field against the Philadelphia Eagles. https://twitter.com/JosinaAnderson/status/254260870606123008 ESPN reporter Josina Anderson tweeted on Friday that Harrison told the media, "Yeah definitely, I'll be ready for Sunday." Harrison practiced fully all week and it was the first time that the linebacker was able to work fully in back-to-back practices this season. Harrison had a minor procedure done on his left knee Read more [...]

According to the Associated Press, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive guard David DeCastro is optimistic he’ll return at some point this season from a severe knee injury suffered in the preseason against the Buffalo Bills. The report states that DeCastro is feeling better and that he reportedly is walking without a brace with his rehab currently keeping him limited to riding a stationary bike. The Stanford product is attending team meetings, but has yet to be cleared to run yet. "I don't have any pain, so I'm just working hard to try to get back," DeCastro said. "He's been in every Read more [...]

The Thursday injury report for the Pittsburgh Steelers reflects a healthy team heading into their Sunday game against the Philadelphia Eagles, who also look healthy based on their Thursday injury report that is now out. Guard Danny Watkins (chest), who did not practice Wednesday because of a chest injury, worked fully on Thursday and is back on course to play Sunday. Linebacker Akeem Jordan (hamstring) missed a second straight day of practice on Thursday and defensive tackle Derek Landri (knee) was limited after sitting out the Wednesday session. Safety Colt Anderson (knee), tackle Demetress Read more [...]

The Thursday injury report for the Pittsburgh Steelers is now out and it includes some great news as linebacker James Harrison (knee) practiced fully for a second straight day. Harrison had not been able to string together two full practices all season up until this point and now it looks all but certain that he will make his season debut Sunday at Heinz Field against the Philadelphia Eagles. Harrison missed all of training camp and the preseason with a left knee problem that ultimately required him to undergo a minor surgical procedure back in mid August. While the linebacker was able to work Read more [...]

The Wednesday injury report for the Philadelphia Eagles is now out and it shows that guard Danny Watkins (chest) did not practice Wednesday because of a chest injury. Linebacker Akeem Jordan (hamstring) and defensive tackle Derek Landri (knee) also missed the Wednesday session for the Eagles as they prepare to play the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday at Heinz Field. safety Colt Anderson (knee), tackle Demetress Bell (thumb), linebacker Jamar Chaney (knee), wide receiver Riley Cooper (collarbone), long snapper Jon Dorenbos (ankle), tackle King Dunlap (hamstring), wide receiver Damaris Johnson (foot) Read more [...]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were back at work on Wednesday in preparation for their Sunday game against the Philadelphia Eagles. This early injury report for Wednesday is now out and according to Bob Labriola on Twitter, safety Troy Polamalu (calf), linebacker James Harrison (knee), tackle Marcus Gilbert (groin) and running back Rashard Mendenhall (knee) all participated fully. Head coach Mike Tomlin said during his Tuesday press conference that Polamalu, Harrison and Mendenhall also worked on Monday as well without limitations and he gave the appearance that all three would likely be available Read more [...]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin updated the injury status of safety Troy Polamalu, linebacker James Harrison and running back Rashard Mendenhall during his Tuesday press conference and said that he was optimistic that all there players would be able to play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Following his presser Tomlin had his weekly appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio to further talk about the bye week and the status of all three of the aforementioned injured players heading into the game. "Troy and James worked some last week, late last week, and had a good day yesterday and Read more [...]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin met the media on Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming game Sunday at Heinz Field against the Philadelphia Eagles. Tomlin opened with an injury update and he said safety Troy Polamalu (calf), linebacker James Harrison (knee), running back Rashard Mendenhall (knee), and linebacker Stevenson Sylvester (knee) were all full participants in Monday's practice and called it a "safe assessment" that all four players will play Sunday. “Based on what I am looking at on how we worked yesterday I think that is a safe assessment,” said Tomlin when asked Read more [...]

Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports Monday via Twitter that safety Da'mon Cromartie-Smith, who is currently on the practice squad, was spotted on crutches today. Kaboly adds that the Texas El-Paso product couldn't put any weight on his foot. Depending on the severity of the injury, the Steelers might be forced to make a practice squad move as early as Tuesday. The team is currently carrying 5 safeties on the 53 man roster and that includes Troy Polamalu, who has missed the last two games due to a calf injury. Cromartie-Smith was originally signed as an undrafted free agent Read more [...]