The MRI on Steelers starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger showed no significant change than it has looked all season and head coach Mike Tomlin is listing him as "day to day."

"His injury status is no different," Tomlin said after Roethlisberger did not practice today. "The MRI was very similar if not the same as it has been."

Roethlisberger said after Wednesday's practice that he wants to play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, but he will have to see how his shoulder feels as the rest of week goes along.

The Steelers started out the short week for week 10 versus the Indianapolis Colts with a full list of injured players and veteran players either sitting out or limited Wednesday. S Tyrone Carter (ankle), RB Najeh Davenport (hamstring), DT Casey Hampton (toe), CB Bryant McFadden (forearm), TE Heath Miller (ankle), RB Willie Parker (shoulder), QB Ben Roethlisberger (right shoulder), T Marvel Smith (back), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related), WR Hines Ward (not injury related) and LB LaMarr Woodley (calf) all sat out practice on Wednesday. S Troy Polamalu (hand) and RB Gary Russell (groin) had Read more [...]

Early word out of the Steelers facility is that test have confirmed that Steelers starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has a bruised AC joint in his right shoulder. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has yet to confirm this, but more should be released on Wednesday after practice and Roethlisberger will likely sit out most of the week and be listed as questionable on the Friday injury report. All of that news aside, I think Roethlisberger will likely be held out against Indianapolis as a precautionary measure.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday in his weekly press conference that there is still no news on starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and his injured shoulder. Roethlisberger is scheduled for a noon appointment to get his shoulder looked at. Tomlin stated that tight end Heath Miller will likely be doubtful this week with an ankle sprain. Other injuries noted by Tomlin were punter Mitch Berger with a a hamstring strain, safety Tyrone Carter with an ankle injury, back up running back Najeh Davenport has a hamstring injury, wide receiver Hines Ward dinged his shoulder. Berger, Carter, Read more [...]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered a right shoulder in the second quarter, and backup quarterback Byron Leftwich has now come into the game to start the second half against the Washington Redskins. Tight end Heath Miller also injured his right calf and began the second half on the sidelines.

The Steelers Friday practice preparation for the Redskins saw DT Casey Hampton (toe), RB Willie Parker (knee), QB Ben Roethlisberger (right shoulder), LB LaMarr Woodley (calf), S Troy Polamalu (not injury related) and G Chris Kemoeatu (ankle) all listed as probable on the injury report. All practiced fully on Friday except for Polamalu and Kemoeatu who both sat out. S Ryan Clark (shoulder), LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring), CB Bryant McFadden (forearm) and T Marvel Smith (back) all sat out on Friday and are listed as out on the official injury report.

The Steelers continued practice preparations Thursday for the Monday night game versus the Washington Redskins. RB Willie Parker (knee) practiced fully for the second straight day and is on course to play. QB Ben Roethlisberger (right shoulder), WR Hines Ward (not injury related) and CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related) both practiced fully after having off on Wednesday. S Ryan Clark (shoulder), LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring), DT Casey Hampton (toe), CB Bryant McFadden (forearm), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related), T Marvel Smith (back) and LB LaMarr Woodley (calf) all sat again on Thursday. Clark, Read more [...]

Steelers Wednesday practice was held indoors because of snow. RB Willie Parker (knee) practiced today and looked good according to reports. WR Hines Ward (not injury related), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related), T Marvel Smith (back), NT Casey Hampton (toe), S Ryan Clark (shoulder), LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring), LB LaMarr Woodley (calf), CB Bryant McFadden (forearm) and QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder) all sat out practice today. Roethlisberger said he expects to practice on Thursday.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media a little while ago from the Steelers South Side practice facilty. Wide receiver Santonio Holmes met with Tomlin on Monday and is back with the team and will practice and should play this week baring any suspension from the league. Running back Willie Parker worked out today and Tomlin described his status as day-to-day. Safety Ryan Clark will be doubtful this week with a shoulder separation. Linebacker Keyaron Fox is still recovering from a hamstring injury and his status is undecided. Nose tackle Casey Hampton is day-to-day with turf toe, but Read more [...]

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said in his post game press conference that long snapper Greg Warren tore his left ACL and will be lost for the season. The Steelers will bring in available long snappers next week for a look. Safety Ryan Clark dislocated his right shoulder and his status for next week is uncertain. Punter Mitch Berger injured his hamstring on his plant leg and he will be reevaluated on Monday. Tomlin said he will visit with wide receiver Santonio Holmes on Monday and his playing status for next week is uncertain at this time.

Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes will be made inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Giants after his Thursday afternoon charge for marijuana possession. Head coach Mike Tomlin said he has spoken with Holmes about the situation. Wide receiver Nate Washington will start in place of Holmes. Running back Willie Parker is listed as doubtful, tackle Marvel Smith is listed as out. Defensive end Aaron Smith will likely miss the game for personal reasons. The Steelers said Smith has their total support. Linebacker Keyaron Fox is out with a hamstring injury and cornerback Bryant McFadden Read more [...]

The Steelers had four starters not at practice on Friday. RB Willie Parker (knee), T Marvel Smith (back), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related) and WR Santonio Holmes (not injury related). Holmes, practiced Wednesday and Thursday, but is absent today after being charged with possession of marijuana Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh. Marvel Smith missed practice all week and isn't expected to play Sunday against the New York Giants. Aaron Smith has missed practice all week because of personal reasons. His status for Sunday's game is still undecided. The official injury report will be out shortly.

Steelers RB Willie Parker may not play on Sunday against the New York Giants. Parker, who hasn’t suited up since injuring his left knee in the loss to Philadelphia, was very limited at what he could do at practice on Thursday. It appears more and more likely that RB Mewelde More will make his third straight start at running back for the Steelers. After practice the Thursday practice session, Parker refused to speak to reporters. Parker did practice Wednesday, but apparently suffered another setback because he hardly practiced Thursday. Parker is likely to be held out of practice today.

The Steelers second day of practice on Thursday for preparations against the New York Giants was headlined by RB Willie Parker (knee) being limited in practice time. Parker's status for Sunday is still up in the air it seems. LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring), CB Bryant McFadden (forearm), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related) and T Marvel Smith (back) all sat out practice on Thursday. RB Najeh Davenport (not injury related), DE Brett Keisel (not injury related), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related) and WR Hines Ward (not injury related) all returned to practice fully on Thursday after being given the Read more [...]

The Steelers first day of practice in preparation for the Giants started with WR Hines Ward (not injury related), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related), RB Najeh Davenport (not injury related), DE Brett Keisel (not injury related) and DE Aaron Smith (not injury related) all getting rest on Wednesday. LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring), CB Bryant McFadden (forearm) and T Marvel Smith (back) all sat out Wednesday because of injuries. RB Willie Parker and S Troy Polamalu both practiced fully on Wednesday.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said Tuesday during his weekly press conference said that running back Willie Parker is slated to practice starting Wednesday on a limited basis. Safety Troy Polamalu suffered a slight concussion on Sunday and test have been favorable. Polamalu is slated to practice this week. At this time Tomlin expects him to be able to play Sunday. Tackle Marvel Smith is coming along with his back problems and his status is still up in the air. Wide receiver Dallas Baker, fullback Carey Davis and nose tackle Casey Hampton are all scheduled to practice this week and are hopeful to be ready Read more [...]

Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden will miss at least five games with a broken forearm, the team announced on Monday. McFadden had surgery on his arm this morning.

Ed Bouchette from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes that Steelers CB Bryant McFadden will likely sit out against the New York Giants on Sunday after showing up to the Steelers facility today with his right arm in a sling and an apparent soft cast. S Troy Polamalu also suffered a head injury, and knowing the Steelers, they will likely not risk him playing either. On the Giants side of the ball, former Steeler WR Plaxico Burress suffered a pinky injury and his status is up in the air right now. Read more [...]

The Steelers lost S Troy Polamalu and CB Bryant McFadden to injuries during the fourth quarter of the game against the Bengals. Polamalu was injured while making a tackle on Bengals RB Cedric Benson.

The Steelers wrapped up the post bye practice week, Friday, with WR Dallas Baker (shoulder), RB Carey Davis (ankle) and LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring) all being ruled out this week on the injury report with Baker being the only one to practice limited on Friday. RB Willie Parker (knee) and T Marvel Smith (back) both sat out again on Friday and are officially listed as doubtful on the injury report and both are very unlikely to suit up versus the Bengals. DT Casey Hampton (groin) was limited on Friday and is listed as questionable and likely will be a game time decision.