So last game, against KC, we had our first injured player of the season on the active roster. Sean Davis. Now Sean did practice on Friday, but was limited. Since 7 players were listed as out, he was placed as an active player. He wouldn't have played a single snap, except DHB hurt his shoulder, so Mr Davis got a few special teams snaps. If the team was healthier, Sean wouldn't have had any snaps, and probably would have been inactive.
This week looks even worse. Instead of one injured active player, there may be as many as 4 active players that will see no snaps. The NFL designates 7 inactive players each week for injured players (and a 3rd QB who can still play in emergency situations). Senquez Golson's inactive position is already starting to hinder this team on gameday. Since he won't be ready until December, he will occupy an inactive slot until then. Today, Tomlin already ruled out Eli Rogers and Cody Wallace (who hasn't been active for a single game this year). Marcus Gilbert is in a walking boot and his injury appeared to be significant on replay, so although he is listed as questionable, I am saying he will not play this week. That is 4 of the 7 inactive slots for this upcoming game vs the Jets.
The other 3 slots remaining will have to be decided between the following players:
Ryan Shazier MCL strain Right knee
Robert Golden Hamstring
Jarvis Jones Sprained Left Ankle
Anthony Chickillo Left Knee
Ramon Foster Chest (Bruised Sternum)
Roosevelt Nix Back
Ryan Harris Hematoma (Leg) listed as questionable today by Tomlin.
We'll see this week how these players progress in practice. Nix has practiced, albeit limited, for the past 2 weeks. If he practices at all this week, even limited, I believe he will be listed as active
DHB and Sean Davis have the green light this week according to Tomlin's presser.
We are getting to an interesting situation that the Steelers may need to cut Cody Wallace to activate an OL from the practice squad. If Ryan Harris and Foster can't go, I expect this move to happen. It's going to be an interesting game, and if the Steelers don't get healthy soon, the injuries and depth will catch up with them.
This week looks even worse. Instead of one injured active player, there may be as many as 4 active players that will see no snaps. The NFL designates 7 inactive players each week for injured players (and a 3rd QB who can still play in emergency situations). Senquez Golson's inactive position is already starting to hinder this team on gameday. Since he won't be ready until December, he will occupy an inactive slot until then. Today, Tomlin already ruled out Eli Rogers and Cody Wallace (who hasn't been active for a single game this year). Marcus Gilbert is in a walking boot and his injury appeared to be significant on replay, so although he is listed as questionable, I am saying he will not play this week. That is 4 of the 7 inactive slots for this upcoming game vs the Jets.
The other 3 slots remaining will have to be decided between the following players:
Ryan Shazier MCL strain Right knee
Robert Golden Hamstring
Jarvis Jones Sprained Left Ankle
Anthony Chickillo Left Knee
Ramon Foster Chest (Bruised Sternum)
Roosevelt Nix Back
Ryan Harris Hematoma (Leg) listed as questionable today by Tomlin.
We'll see this week how these players progress in practice. Nix has practiced, albeit limited, for the past 2 weeks. If he practices at all this week, even limited, I believe he will be listed as active
DHB and Sean Davis have the green light this week according to Tomlin's presser.
We are getting to an interesting situation that the Steelers may need to cut Cody Wallace to activate an OL from the practice squad. If Ryan Harris and Foster can't go, I expect this move to happen. It's going to be an interesting game, and if the Steelers don't get healthy soon, the injuries and depth will catch up with them.
