The Pittsburgh Steelers are moving along through the 2024 NFL season and are back at home for their first AFC North matchup of the season as they host the Baltimore Ravens. As the Steelers took the practice field for their second day with a required injury report in preparation for the Ravens, there were five players who did not participate while two were limited. In the second injury report of the week courtesy of the Steelers PR Department, two new names appear on the list.

Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 11

Thursday, November 14

No. 11 WR Van Jefferson (Quadricep) – Limited
No. 21 CB C.J. Henderson (Neck) – DNP
No. 22 RB Najee Harris (Ankle) – Full
No. 26 CB Donte Jackson (Hamstring) – Limited
No. 30 RB Jaylen Warren (Back) – DNP
No. 51 LB Nick Herbig (Hamstring) – Full
No. 56 LB Alex Highsmith (Ankle) – DNP
No. 73 OL Isaac Seumalo (NIR – Resting Vet) – Full
No. 81 TE MyCole Pruitt (Knee/NIR – Resting Vet) – DNP
No. 9 DT Cameron Heyward (NIR – Resting Vet) – DNP

One player who has already been ruled out for this week according to Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin in his press conference on Tuesday is outside linebacker Alex Highsmith. Suffering a gruesome-looking twisted ankle against the Commanders, Highsmith’s prognosis is pretty good as he is considered week to week. As expected, he did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

One player who missed the Steelers Week 10 game due to injury is outside linebacker Nick Herbig who is dealing with a hamstring injury. On the cusp of being able to play last week, Herbig will likely push the envelope a little bit more this week with the loss of Alex Highsmith. On Wednesday, Herbig was able to practice as a full participant. Thursday brought another full practice for Herbig who looks to be on his way back into the lineup on Sunday.

Thursday’s injury report brought two new players who both were unable to practice. Running back Jaylen Warren popped up on the injury report with a back injury and was unable to participate while cornerback C.J. Henderson did not practice with a neck injury. For both players, Friday’s practice will be key in their availability for Sunday.

One potentially new player to the report in Cory Trice, who had his 21-day window opened on Thursday to return from the Reserve/Injured List. In his first practice back, Trice was not even included on the injury report.

There were other players who were dealing with ailments who head coach Mike Tomlin said could potentially miss time early in the week. Running back Najee Harris is dealing with an ankle injury and did not practice on Wednesday. Additionally, Donte Jackson is dealing with a hamstring injury and missed the end of last Sunday’s game. On Wednesday, Jackson did not participate. On Thursday, both players returned with Harris as a full participant and Jackson as limited.

Two other players who landed on the Steelers injury report that were not previously known were wide receiver Van Jefferson with a quadriceps and tight end MyCole Pruitt with a knee injury. Pruitt has missed time on and off with his knee injury since returning to the Steelers lineup in Week 7, but has not landed on the final injury report each week. On Wednesday, Pruitt and Jefferson were not able to practice. On Thursday, Jefferson was a limited participant while Pruitt still did not practice but had the designation of “NIR- Resting Vet” added to his status.

Two other players on Wednesday’s injury report were both given the day off due to rest. Both defensive tackle Cam Heyward and guard Isaac Seumalo were given the day off on Wednesday, something that has been quite common throughout this season. Seumalo returned as a full participant on Thursday while Heyward was given another day of rest.

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

Baltimore Ravens Participation/Injury Report, Week 11

Thursday, November 14

No. 5 CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (Knee) – Full
No. 14 S Kyle Hamilton (Ankle) – Limited
No. 8 QB Lamar Jackson (NIR – Rest) – Limited
No. 98 DT Travis Jones (Ankle) – Limited
No. 80 TE Isaiah Likely (Hamstring) – Full
No. 10 CB Arthur Maulet (Calf) – Limited
No. 97 DE Brent Urban (Concussion) – Full
No. 53 OLB Kyle Van Noy (Illness) – 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 Friday’s injury report as well as continued coverage as the Steelers prepare for Sunday’s game against the Ravens.