Audio from Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin press conference on Tuesday October 20th. Tomlin addresses the upcoming week 7 Minnesota Vikings game. As far as injuries go, running back Rashard Mendenhall (knee bruise) and linebacker Andre Frazier (quad) might be limited in the early part of the week in practice, but should be good to go this week. Safety Troy Polamalu (knee) might also be limited early in the week and game out of the Browns game in good shape. Kicker Jeff Reed will indeed play this week following his Sunday night incident. Tomlin indicated that a committee of Ziggy Hood, Travis Kirschke Read more [...]

The Steelers wrapped up their regular practice preparations on Friday to get ready to face the Browns on Sunday. Running back Rashard Mendenhall (illness) returned to practice fully on Friday after sitting out Thursday with the flu and has been removed from the injury report. Guard Trai Essex (ankle), linebacker James Farrior (elbow), defensive end Travis Kirschke (back), running back Willie Parker (toe) and safety Troy Polamalu (knee) all practiced fully again on Friday and are all listed as probable on the injury report. Linebacker Andre Frazier (thigh) also practice fully on Friday after being Read more [...]

On Thursday the Steelers continued practice preparations for the week 6 game versus the Cleveland Browns this coming Sunday. Wide receiver Hines Ward (not injury related) practiced fully on Thursday after having his normal Wednesday off. Running back Rashard Mendenhall (illness) was added to the injury report after sitting out Thursday. Linebacker Andre Frazier (thigh) practiced on a limited basis after sitting out Wednesday. Running back Willie Parker (toe) and safety Troy Polamalu (knee) practiced fully for the second straight day. Guard Trai Essex (ankle), linebacker James Farrior (elbow) and Read more [...]

On Wednesday the Steelers began practice preparations for the week 6 game versus the Cleveland Browns. Wide receiver Hines Ward (not injury related) had his normal Wednesday off. Running back Willie Parker (toe) and safety Troy Polamalu (knee) practiced fully as they look to return against the Browns. Thursday will be the key day after a full day of participation. Guard Trai Essex (ankle), linebacker James Farrior (elbow), linebacker Andre Frazier (thigh) and defensive end Travis Kirschke (back) all sat out on Wednesday and hope to work on Thursday. The Cleveland Browns injury report is starting Read more [...]

Jim Wexell is reporting that Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith will undergo surgery on his right rotator cuff on Friday. Smith will reportedly be lost for an estimated 3 months of time as he recuperates. It is not yet known if Smith will be placed on injured reserve yet or be shelved on the roster until around playoff time. Head coach Mike Tomlin said in his Tuesday press conference that a committee of Ziggy Hood, Travis Kirschke and Nick Eason will be used to replace Smith during his absence.

The Steelers wrapped up practice preparations on Friday and will now get ready to travel to Detroit to take on the Lions. Running back Willie Parker (toe) sat out Friday's practice once again and is listed as out as he still is struggling with his turf toe. Safety Troy Polamalu (knee) remained limited in practice while wearing a knee brace, but has been given the doubtful tag. It is looking more like he will try to be ready against the Browns as he proclaims he is ready now. Linebacker Andre Frazier (shoulder) and guard Chris Kemoeatu (ankle) practiced fully on Friday and are both listed as probable Read more [...]

For the Steelers on Thursday, running back Willie Parker (toe) sat out practice again today and it is very unlikely he will be play this week versus Detroit. Safety Troy Polamalu (knee) remains limited in practice and he too is looking to be out again this week. Tight end David Johnson (ankle) sat out on Thursday after working fully on Wednesday. Linebacker Andre Frazier (shoulder) and guard Chris Kemoeatu (ankle) returned to practice and were limited on Thursday, but should be ready by game day. Wide receiver Hines Ward (not injury related) practiced fully today after having his normal day off Read more [...]

The Steelers began practice preparations on Wednesday for the week 5 Sunday game in Detroit versus the Lions. Running back Willie Parker (toe) did not practice as he continues to recover from his turf toe injury suffered against Cincinnati. Safety Troy Polamalu (knee) returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, while wearing a brace. Linebacker Andre Frazier (shoulder) and guard Chris Kemoeatu (ankle) all sat out on Wednesday as well. Tight end David Johnson practiced fully as he looks to return from his high ankle sprain suffered a few weeks ago. Wide receiver Hines Ward (not injury related) Read more [...]

The biggest news on Friday is that running back Willie Parker (toe) did not practice for a third straight day. Parker is listed as doubtful on the injury report and will likely not play Sunday night versus the Chargers as he recovers from turf toe on his right foot. As expected, safety Troy Polamalu (knee) and tight end David Johnson (ankle) also did not practice on Friday and both are listed as out on the injury report. Center Justin Hartwig (ankle) and tight end Matt Spaeth (hip) both practiced fully on Friday and are listed as probable for this week. Cornerback Keiwan Ratliff (illness) practiced Read more [...]

When running back Willie Parker showed up as not participating in the Thursday practice report, it became a little fuzzier on whether or not he will indeed be ready to suit up Sunday night against the Chargers. The turf toe on the right foot seems to still be hurting FWP pretty good. If Parker can not practice on Friday, he will likely get the questionable tag on the injury report, but with 3 straight practices missed, it would be highly unlikely that he would play. The likeliest candidate to start would be Mewelde Moore with a heavy dose of Rashard Mendenhall mixed in. Moore is a veteran, very Read more [...]

On Thursday for the Steelers, running back Willie Parker (toe), tight end David Johnson (ankle) and safety Troy Polamalu (knee) did not practice for the second straight day. Johnson and Polamalu were not expected to practice, but some concern is creeping in with regards to Parker who is battling turf toe. Parker hopes to practice Friday to be ready for Sunday night. Cornerback Keiwan Ratliff (illness) was added to the injury report on Thursday after missing practice with an illness. Center Justin Hartwig (ankle) practiced fully after sitting out on Wednesday and tight end Matt Spaeth (hip) practice Read more [...]

On Wednesday the Steelers began practice preparations for the Sunday night game against the San Diego Chargers. Running back Willie Parker (toe) did not practice because of turf toe on his big toe on his right foot. Parker said, "It feels better, I'm taking it one day at a time." Strong safety Troy Polamalu (knee) remains sidelined as he recovers from a MCL sprain and is a long shot to play against the Chargers after testing the knee today. Tight end David Johnson (ankle) also did not practice and likely will not all week as he recovers from the high ankle sprain suffered in Cincinnati. Center Read more [...]

On Tuesday, the Steelers placed fullback Frank Summers on injured reserve with a back injury, thus ending his season. Summers was a drafted in the 5th round in the 2009 draft and was the 169th pick overall for the Steelers.

Steelers linebacker James Harrison (illness) did not practice on Friday and was added to the injury report as probable. Safety Tyrone Carter (thigh), wide receiver Limas Sweed (foot) and linebacker Lawrence Timmons (ankle) all practiced on Friday and all listed as probable on the injury report. Safety Troy Polamalu (knee) has long been ruled out this week as he recovers from his MCL sprain. For the Bengals on Friday, wide receiver Chris Henry (quadricep), cornerback Johnathan Joseph (ankle) and running back Cedric Benson (ankle) all practiced fully after being limited on Thursday and are all Read more [...]

Steelers Safety Tyrone Carter (thigh) was limited in practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday, and is hopeful to work fully on Friday in order to be ready for Sunday. Wide receiver Limas Sweed (foot) and linebacker Lawrence Timmons (ankle) practiced fully for the second strait day and baring any set backs, both should be a go for Sunday. Defensive end Aaron Smith (not injury related) and wide receiver Hines Ward (not injury related) both practiced fully on Thursday after having their normal day off on Wednesday. Safety Troy Polamalu (knee) has long been ruled out this week as he recovers Read more [...]

Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (knee) remains sidelined and will be out again on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Back-up strong safety Tyrone Carter did not practice as well on Wednesday, but is hopeful to be ready on Sunday. Wide receiver Limas Sweed (foot) and linebacker Lawrence Timmons (ankle) practiced fully on Wednesday and both should be able to play on Sunday. Wide receiver Hines Ward (not injury related) and defensive end Aaron Smith (not injury related) had their normal Wednesday off from practice. For the Bengals, running back Cedric Benson (ankle), wide receiver Chris Read more [...]

The Steelers got great news on Friday as linebacker Lawrence Timmons (ankle) practiced fully and is listed as probable on the injury report. Timmons posted on his blog that he would be playing Sunday versus the Bears. The news on wide receiver Limas Sweed (foot) is as expected. Sweed, who is suffering from a mid-foot sprain he injured on Wednesday, did not practice on Friday and is listed as out for this week. Wide receiver Shaun McDonald will take his place on the game day roster. Cornerback Ike Taylor did not practice on Friday (not injury related), and has to be listed as probable because of Read more [...]

As expected, safety Troy Polamalu (knee) remains sidelined as he recovers from a sprained MCL. Wide receiver Limas Sweed (foot) also sat out on Thursday with the foot sprain suffered in the team portion of practice on Wednesday. It is looking more likely that Sweed will be sidelined for the Bears game. Linebacker Lawrence Timmons (ankle) was limited in practice on Thursday as he recovers from his high ankle sprain. Wide receiver Hines Ward and defensive end Aaron Smith both practice fully after having a veterans day off on Wednesday. Safety Tyrone Carter also practice fully after missing Wednesday Read more [...]

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (knee) watched practice from the sideline on Wednesday and has long been ruled out for Sunday. Polamalu continues to wear a knee brace to protect his knee. Defensive end Aaron Smith (coaches decision) and wide receiver Hines Ward (coaches decision) did not participate on Wednesday as they had veteran days off. Linebacker Lawrence Timmons (ankle) was back in full pads on Wednesday for the Steelers. Updated: Timmons eased off later in practice after his left ankle was tweaked again. Wide receiver Limas Sweed (foot) also left practice early with a mid-foot sprain. Safety Read more [...]

From the PPG: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09257/997984-66.stm Troy Polamalu, speaking for the first time publicly since his left knee was injured in the Steelers season-opener last Thursday, said he feels fortunate it was not more serious. Polamalu confirmed that it will take between three and six weeks to recover from the sprained MCL in his left knee. He said no surgery is required. "Regarding an injury to the knee, this is the best-case scenario," Polamalu said in the Steelers locker room this afternoon. He wore a brace on the injured knee and said the only rehabilitation he will Read more [...]