The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially started the 2024 NFL season and are headed into Week 2. As the Steelers took the practice field for their first official day of preparation for the Denver Broncos, there were two players who did not participate while four were limited. In the first injury report of the week courtesy of the Steelers PR Department, six names appear on the list.

Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 2

Wednesday, September 11

No. 3 QB Russell Wilson (Calf) – Limited
No. 10 WR Roman Wilson (Ankle) – Limited
No. 21 CB Darius Rush (Concussion) – Limited
No. 65 OT Dan Moore Jr. (Ankle) – DNP
No.73 G Isaac Seumalo (Pectoral) – DNP
No. 99 DT Larry Ogunjobi (Knee) – Limited

On Tuesday, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin did NOT rule out guard Isaac Seumalo with his pectoral injury, leaving the door open for Seumalo’s participation. The start the week, Seumalo once again did not participate in practice.

After missing last week’s game, rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson was looking to get on the field for his first NFL action this Sunday. But just like last week, Wilson starts off with a limited designation on Wednesday despite being seen running routes during practice.

One injury Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin outlined on Tuesday was Dan Moore Jr. was dealing with some swelling in his ankle and would likely not be a full participant early in the week. On Wednesday, Moore did not participate in practice where Broderick Jones moved over to left tackle and Troy Fautanu stepped in on the right side.

Another injury that was known heading into the week was cornerback Darius Rush being in the NFL’s concussion protocol. On Wednesday, Rush was a limited participant which would be a step towards potentially moving through the protocol.

An unexpected player who showed up on the injury report was defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi with a knee injury. On Wednesday, Ogunjobi was a limited participant.

As for the Broncos injury report, it can be seen below when available courtesy of Steelers.com.

Denver Broncos Participation/Injury Report, Week 2

Wednesday, September 11

No. 72 T Garret Bolles (Calf) – DNP
No. 11 WR Josh Reynolds (Achilles) – DNP
No. 17 WR Devaughn Vele (Ribs) – DNP
No. 60 C Luke Wattenberg (Ankle) – DNP
No. 52 OLB Jonah Elliss (Knee) – Limited

As is often the case when it comes to the injury report, it is the progression throughout the week that will give an indication to a player’s availability. For this reason, make sure you are checking back at Steel Curtain Network for Thursday’s and Friday’s injury report as well as continued coverage as the Steelers prepare for Sunday’s game against the Broncos.