PITTSBURGH —Six members of the Pittsburgh Steelers did not practice on Wednesday as the team began its preparations to face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2 at Acrisure Stadium, and four of them were held out due to injury or illness.
Strong safety DeShon Elliott and defensive tackle Derrick Harmon have already been ruled out against the Seahawks. Head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday he was hopeful that Joey Porter Jr. and Nick Herbig would be able to play this week. Herbig was a limited participant, while Porter did not practice,
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Nick Herbig at practice on Sept. 10, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
| Player |
Roster |
Injury |
WED |
THU |
FRI |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLB Nick Herbig |
Active |
Hamstring |
LP |
|||
| CB Joey Porter Jr. |
Active |
Hamstring |
DNP |
|||
| DT Derrick Harmon |
Active |
Right MCL Sprain |
DNP |
|||
| SS DeShon Elliott |
Active |
MCL sprain |
DNP |
|||
| Active |
Illness |
DNP |
||||
| OLB T.J. Watt |
Active |
Rest |
DNP |
|||
| DT Cam Heyward |
Active |
Rest |
DNP |
|||
| CB Cory Trice |
IR-R |
Hamstring |
IR |
|||
| IR |
Hamstring |
IR |
||||
| IR |
MCL Sprain |
IR |
||||
| QB Will Howard |
IR |
Broken right pinky |
IR |
|||
| CB Donte Kent |
IR |
Right foot/ankle |
IR |
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon after suffering a knee injury in a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 21, 2025. — Ed Thomson / Steelers Now
Derrick Harmon suffered a knee injury during the Steelers' preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 21. He was diagnosed with a right MCL sprain, and has yet to return to practice since. Harmon missed the team's Week 1 game against the New York Jets , and has already been ruled out for Week 2. Harmon is expected to ramp up his physical activity toward a return this week.
Isaiahh Loudermilk is expected to again start in place of Harmon, with Daniel Ekuale and Yahya Black also seeing increased roles.
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Nick Herbig runs out of the tunnel for a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Aug. 16, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
Nick Herbig left the Steelers' second preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a hamstring injury . Mike Tomlin said on Sept. 1 that Herbig is questionable to play in Week 1 against the New York Jets. Herbig returned to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday, Sept. 3 and has been limited in every practice since. He was listed as questionable to play in Week 1 against the New York Jets, but did not dress. Head coach Mike Tomlin said he is hopeful that Herbig will play in Week 2.
Jack Sawyer will see an increased role, if Herbig plays or is limited in his reps by the injury. DeMarvin Leal is a candidate to be elevated from the practice squad.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott tackles New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson on Sept. 7, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
DeShon Elliott suffered a knee injury during the Steelers' Week 1 win over the New York Jets. Elliott did not return to the game and was diagnosed with an MCL sprain . He has already been ruled out for Week 2.
Chuck Clark replaced Elliott against the Jets. He and newly-signed safety Jabrill Peppers will be candidates to start in Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 8, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
Joey Porter Jr. suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1 against the New York Jets. Head coach Mike Tomlin said he was held out as a precaution, and said he's hopeful that Porter will be able to play in Week 2, but Porter did not practice on Wednesday.
Jalen Ramsey moved to outside cornerback to replace Porter, with Brandin Echols joining the regular five-defensive back rotation.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Malik Harrison during a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Aug. 16, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
Malik Harrison suffered a knee injury against the New York Jets in Week 1. He was placed on the injured reserve list on Wednesday, Sept. 10 and by rule must remain there until Week 7.
Cole Holcomb will likely assume Harrison's role as the team's third inside linebacker. Jon Rhattigan is a candidate to the elevated from the practice squad.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson in a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 21, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
Skylar Thompson suffered a hamstring injury in practice leading up to the Steelers' Week 1 game against the New York Jets, while playing the role of Justin Fields on the Steelers' scout team offense. He was dressed against the Jets as the emergency third quarterback, but was placed on the injured reserve list on Wednesday, Sept. 10, and by rule must remain there until Week 7.
Logan Woodside was signed to the practice squad and will serve as the Steelers' third quarterback for the time being.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cory Trice at practice on Aug. 23, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
Cory Trice suffered a hamstring injury during the team's Friday Night Lights practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium on Aug. 1. He returned to practice in a limited capacity before being placed on the injured reserve list on Aug. 26. By rule, Trice must spend at least four weeks on the injured reserve list. He is eligible to return in Week 6, after the Steelers' bye, against the Cleveland Browns . Trice will count as one of the team's eight IR-return designations, whether he actually returns or not.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Kent during Friday Night Lights practice on Aug. 1, 2025. — Alan Saunders / Steelers Now
Donte Kent suffered a right foot/ankle injury in training camp. He returned to practice in a limited capacity before the team's cut-down to 53 players on Aug. 26. Kent made the initial roster, but was placed on the injured reserve list the next day. He must miss at least four weeks by rule and is eligible to return in Week 6, after the Steelers' bye, against the Cleveland Browns.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard at practice on Aug. 19, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
Will Howard suffered a broken right pinky finger , during training camp practice on Aug. 5. He made the team's initial 53-man roster, but was placed on injured on Aug. 27. He must miss at least four weeks and is eligible to return from IR in Week 6, after the Steelers' bye.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Steelers Injury Updates: Four Miss Wednesday's Practice
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