The Pittsburgh Steelers are moving along through the final week of the 2024 NFL season and are back in action after an extended break to host the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday night. Getting back on the practice field, the Steelers had to give their first required injury report on Tuesday where there was one player who did not participate while five were limited. In the first injury report of the week courtesy of the Steelers PR Department, nine names appear on the list.

Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 18

Tuesday, December 31

No. 2 QB Justin Fields (Abdominal) – Full
No. 3 QB Russell Wilson (NIR – Resting Vet) – Limited
* No. 10 WR Roman Wilson (Hamstring) – Full
No. 15 WR Ben Skowrownek (Hip) – Limited
No. 20 CB Joey Porter Jr. (Knee) – Full
No. 30 RB Jaylen Warren (Ribs) – Limited
** No. 55 LB Cole Holcomb (Knee) – Limited
* No. 61 DT Logan Lee (Calf) – Limited
No. 73 OL Isaac Seumalo (NIR – Resting Vet) – DNP

*In designated 21-day window to return from Reserved/Injured List
**In designated 21-day window to return from Reserved/PUP List

The Steelers had three players who missed their Week 17 game due to injury, although one was still the third quarterback. Those players include quarterback Justin Fields, cornerback Joey Porter Jr., and wide receiver Ben Skowronek. In the injury report, Justin Fields and Joey Porter were full participants while Ben Skowronek was limited.

The Steelers announced on Tuesday that they had three players to open their 21-day window with two coming from the Reserve/Injured List and one coming from the Reserve/PUP List. Rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson had his window opened and was a full participant while rookie defensive tackle Logan Lee was limited with his calf injury. As for the PUP list, Cole Holcomb returned to practice as a limited participant.

The other player who was limited for the Steelers on Tuesday was running back Jaylen Warren who is designated with an injury to his ribs. In his press conference on Monday, Coach Tomlin said Warren may be limited earlier in the week but was not concerned over his status for Saturday.

The final two players on the list were both due to rest. Quarterback Russell Wilson was a limited participant due to rest while guard Isaac Seumalo did not practice.

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

Cincinnati Bengals Participation/Injury Report, Week 18

Tuesday, December 31

No. 30 RB Chase Brown (Ankle) – DNP
No. 75 OT Orlando Brown Jr. (Fibula) – Limited
No. 9 QB Joe Burrow (Right Wrist/Knee) – Limited
No. 76 OT Devin Cochran (NIR – Personal) – DNP
No. 5 WR Tee Higgins (Ankle/Knee) – Limited
No. 94 DE Sam Hubbard (Knee) – DNP
No. 87 TE Tanner Hudson (Knee) – Limited
No. 93 DT McKinnley Jackson (Wrist) – Full
No. 90 DT Kris Jenkins Jr. (Knee) – Limited
No. 15 WR Charlie Jones (Groin) – Limited
No. 71 DT Amarius Mims (Ankle/Hand) – Limite
No. 89 TE Drew Sample (Groin) – DNP

The Bengals held a walk-through on Tuesday, therefore this report is an estimation

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 Wednesday’s and Thursday’s injury report as well as continued coverage as the Steelers prepare for Saturday’s game against the Bengals.