The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming out of their three-game home stand and are looking to stack even more victories. Heading on the road for an AFC North matchup, the Steelers are hoping to get some of their injured players back sooner or later.

In the final injury report this week courtesy of Steelers.com, 3 players have been ruled out while one is questionable.

Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 11

Game Status

No. 31 S Keanu Neal (Rib) – Out
No. 39 S Minkah Fitzpatrick (Hamstring) – Out
No. 57 DT Montravius Adams (Ankle) – Out
No. 88 TE Pat Freiermuth * (Hamstring) – Questionable

Friday, November 17

No. 18 WR Diontae Johnson (Thumb) – Full
No. 31 S Keanu Neal (Rib) – DNP
No. 39 S Minkah Fitzpatrick (Hamstring) – DNP
No. 57 DT Montravius Adams (Ankle) – DNP
No. 88 TE Pat Freiermuth * (Hamstring) – Full
No. 97 DT Cam Heyward (Groin) – Limited

* Designated to return from IR; currently in 21-day practice window

One player who Steelers fans are keeping their eyes on is All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Missing all of their last game after leaving early in Week 8, Fitzpatrick did not practice on Wednesday. On Thursday, Fitzpatrick was still unable to take the field. Friday saw Fitzpatrick on the sidelines again as will Sunday’s game as Minkah has been ruled out.

The other player who missed Sunday’s game due to injury for the Steelers was defensive tackle Montravius Adams with an ankle. On Wednesday, Adams was still unable to participate. Thursday and Friday saw more of the same from Adam as he was unable to participate as he has also been ruled out against the Browns.

Some good news the Steelers received early this week was opening the practice window for tight end Pat Freiermuth. Listed on the injury report now that his 21-day window has begun, Freiermuth was the only player who was listed as limited in practice on Wednesday. Freiermuth progressed even more on Thursday as he was a full participant and looks to be ready for Sunday. Friday saw another full day for Freiermuth, so now the only question is if he is activated to the 53-man roster by 4 PM on Saturday. For this reason, Freiermuth is listed as questionable.

One player who was unable to finish the game on Sunday due to injury was safety Keanu Neal who injured his ribs on his interception return. On Wednesday, Neal did not take the practice field. Neal was unable to practice on Thursday or Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday. With both Neal and Fitzpatrick out, Trenton Thompson, who is currently on the Steelers practice squad, is preparing to start.

Another injury that was reported by Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin following the game was Diontae Johnson who injured his thumb. To start the week, Johnson did not practice on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday saw Johnson return as a full participant and he has no injury status.

Missing most of practice last week but still being able to play in the game was Cam Heyward with his groin injury. So to see Heyward not practicing the first day of the week is not overly surprising. As expected, Heyward returned on Thursday but as a limited participant. Friday saw Heyward once again is limited but he carries no injury status for Sunday.

As for the Browns injury report, it can be seen here courtesy of Steelers.com.

Cleveland Browns Participation/Injury Report, Week 11

Game Status

No. 68 G Michael Dunn (Calf) – Questionable
No. 3 WR Marquise Goodwin (Concussion) – Out
No. 79 T Dawand Jones (Knee) – Questionable
No. 1 S Juan Thornhill (Calf) – Out 

Friday, November 17

No. 18 WR David Bell (Knee) – Full
No. 22 S Grant Delpit (NIR – Resting) – Full
No. 68 G Michael Dunn (Calf) – Full
No. 3 WR Marquise Goodwin (Concussion) – DNP
No. 79 T Dawand Jones (Knee) – Limited
No. 0 CB Greg Newsome II (Groin) – Full
No. 85 TE David Njoku (NIR – Resting) – Full
No. 54 DE Ogbo Okoronkwo (Groin) – Full
No. 20 RB Pierre Strong Jr. (Hamstring) – Full
No. 77 G Wyatt Teller (Ankle) – Full
No. 1 S Juan Thornhill (Calf) – DNP
No. 21 CB Denzel Ward (Neck) – Full
No. 91 DE Alex Wright (Knee) – Full