Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Steelers DT Casey Hampton (groin), DE Brett Keisel (calf) and RB Willie Parker (knee) did not practice as expected on Wednesday and all three have been ruled out for Monday night's home game versus Baltimore. S Troy Polamalu (quadricep), T Marvel Smith (not injury related), CB Deshea Townsend (heel), WR Hines Ward (not injury related), LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) and LB Donovan Woods (hamstring) all sat out on Wednesday as well. CB William Gay (ankle) was limited in practice on Wednesday.
Friday, September 19th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
No surprises on the Steelers Friday injury and practice report as DE Brett Keisel (Calf), LB Donovan Woods (Hamstring) and CB Deshea Townsend (Heel) are all listed as out as none of them were able to practice this week. LB James Farrior (Back), G Chris Kemoeatu (Ankle), DT Casey Hampton (Groin) and QB Ben Roethlisberger (Shoulder) all practiced fully on Friday and all are listed as probable on the injury report.
Thursday, September 18th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Steelers WR Hines Ward practiced fully on Thursday after resting on Wednesday. Also practicing fully on Thursday after sitting on Wednesday were DT Casey Hampton (Groin), LB James Farrior (Back) and G Chris Kemoeatu (Ankle). QB Ben Roethlisberger (Shoulder) was added to the injury report on Thursday but did practice fully. CB Deshea Townsend (Heel) and LB Donovan Woods (Hamstring) both sat out of practice again on Thursday. DE Brett Keisel (Calf) as expected remains sidelined with a calf injury and has been ruled out this week.
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Steelers DE Brett Keisel (Calf) as expected did not practice on Wednesday. Joining Keisel as a spectator were LB James Farrior (Back), G Chris Kemoeatu (Ankle), CB Deshea Townsend (Heel) and LB Donovan Woods (Hamstring). WR Hines Ward did not practice per his usual Wednesday day off. DT Casey Hampton (Groin) had limited participation in practice on Wednesday.