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 [...]

Steelers Inactives

QB Dennis Dixon (3rd QB)
CB Bryant McFadden
S Ryan Clark
LB Keyaron Fox
T Marvel Smith
LB Bruce Davis
OL Tony Hills
DE Orpheus Roye

Redskins Inactives

RB Ladell Betts
DE Jason Taylor
WR Malcolm Kelly
CB Shawn Springs
OL Jason Fabini
OL Chad Rinehart
DE Rob Jackson
QB Colt Brennan (3rd QB)

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

QB Dennis Dixon (3rd QB)
WR Santonio Holmes
T Marvel Smith
CB Bryant McFadden
RB Willie Parker
LB Keyaron Fox
T Tony Hills
DE Orpheus Roye

Giants

K Lawrence Tynes
CB R.W. McQuarters
RB Danny Ware
CB Sam Madison
T Adam Koets
LB Gerris Wilkinson
WR Sinorce Moss
DE Jerome McDougle

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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 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 Inactives

QB Dennis Dixon (3rd QB)
FB Carey Davis
RB Willie Parker
LB Keyaron Fox
T Tony Hills
T Marvel Smith
WR Dallas Baker
NT Casey Hampton

Bengals Inactives

QB Carson Palmer (3rd QB)
WR Glenn Holt
K Shayne Graham
OL Jamar Fletcher
LB Corey Mays
TE Ben Utecht
DT Orien Harries
DT Jason Shirley

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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.

On Thursday, Steelers WR Hines Ward (Not injury related) was back practicing fully after his customary Wednesday day off. NT Casey Hampton (Groin) was limited in practice participation on Thursday and WR Dallas Baker (Shoulder), RB Carey Davis (Ankle), LB Keyaron Fox (Hamstring), RB Willie Parker (Knee) and T Marvel Smith (Back) all sat out again on Thursday. Parker and Smith are looking more and more like they will be sidelined this week versus the Bengals.

Steelers WR Dallas Baker (Shoulder), RB Carey Davis (Ankle) and LB Keyaron Fox (Hamstring) as expected all sat out on Wednesday and have been ruled out this week versus the Bengals. NT Casey Hampton (Groin), RB Willie Parker (Knee) and T Marvel Smith (Back) also all sat out on Wednesday and all three are expected to be ready this week. WR Hines Ward (Not injury related) got his usual Wednesday practice off as well.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a very good week even though it was a bye week. Both the Bungles and the Ratbirds lost, distancing the Steelers even more atop of the AFC North Division. Also several players look to return from injuries this week versus the Bungles. Defensive end Brett Keisel, running back Willie Parker and nose tackle Casey Hampton all hope to be back in the lineup. Fullback Carey Davis (ankle sprain), linebacker Keyaron Fox (hamstring) and wide receiver Dallas Baker (shoulder sprain/separation) are all ruled out for Sunday’s game. For the Bengals, quarterback Carson Palmer will Read more [...]