The Pittsburgh Steelers are moving along through the 2024 NFL season and are heading back on the road coming out of their bye, this time against the Commanders in Washington. As the Steelers took the practice field for their first day with a required injury report in preparation for the Commanders, there were two players who did not participate while one was limited. In the first injury report of the week courtesy of the Steelers PR Department, eight names appear on the list.

Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 10

Wednesday, November 6

No. 2 QB Justin Fields (Hamstring) – Full
** No. 15 WR Ben Skowronek (Shoulder) – Full
No. 38 S Terrell Edmunds (Illness) – DNP
** No. 44 LB Tyler Matakevich (Hamstring) – Full
No. 51 LB Nick Herbig (Hamstring) – Limited
No. 54 C Zach Frazier (Ankle) – Full
No. 73 OL Isaac Seumalo (NIR – Resting Vet) – DNP
No. 84 RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson (Ankle) – Full

** in the designated 21-day window to return from Injured Reserve

After having the bye week, the Steelers have several players who are looking to get back onto the field this Sunday. Players who have missed games recently such as Zach Frazier, Nick Herbig, and Cordarrelle Patterson all were back on the practice field on Wednesday. Nick Herbig returned in a limited fashion on Wednesday while both Frazier and Patterson were full participants.

Two players who landed on this list are ones who are not on the 53-man roster but are designated to return from IR. Tyler Matakevich is hoping to get back on the field for the Steelers and was a full participant on Wednesday. Additionally, wide receiver Ben Skowronek had his 21-day window opened on Wednesday and was also a full participant.

Although he did not technically miss the game, Justin Fields was the third quarterback option for the Steelers in Week 7 as he was dealing with a hamstring injury. On Wednesday, Fields was able to be a full participant in practice.

There were two players who did not participate in practice on Wednesday. The first was safety Terrell Edmunds who missed practice due to an illness. The other was guard Isaac Seumalo who was given the day off for rest.

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

Washington Commanders

Participation/Injury Report, Week 10
Wednesday, November 6

No. 86 TE Zach Ertz (NIR – Rest) – DNP
No. CB Marshon Lattimore (Hamstring) – DNP
No. 78 T Cornelius Lucas (Ankle) – DNP
No. 3 K Austin Seibert (Right Hip) – DNP
No. 92 DE Dorance Armstrong (Shoulder) – Limited
No. 63 C Tyler Biadasz (Thumb) – Limited
No. 99 DE Clelin Ferrell (Knee) – Limited
No. 6 LB Dante Fowler (Groin) – Limited
No. 8 RB Brian Robinson Jr. (Hamstring) – Limited
No. 71 G/T Andrew Wylie (Shoulder) – Limited
No. 1 CB Noah Igbinoghene (Thumb) – Full
No. 98 DT Phidarian Mathis (Ganeday CPE) – Full

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 Commanders.