The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing their preparation for Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. As the Steelers took the practice field for their second official day of preparation for the Denver Broncos, there were two new players added to the injury report on Thursday. In the second injury report of the week courtesy of the Steelers PR Department, there were three players that did not practice while two were limited

Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 2

Thursday, September 12

No. 3 QB Russell Wilson (Calf) – Limited
No. 6 LB Patrick Queen (Groin) – DNP
No. 10 WR Roman Wilson (Ankle) – Full
No. 21 CB Darius Rush (Concussion) – Limited
No. 65 OT Dan Moore Jr. (Ankle) – Full
No. 73 G Isaac Seumalo (Pectoral) – DNP
No. 97 DT Cam Heyward (NIR – Resting) – DNP
No. 99 DT Larry Ogunjobi (Knee) – Full

Of the two names who showed up for the first time on Thursday, only one was due to injury. Cam Heyward got a veteran’s day off on Thursday, something that will likely be commonplace throughout the season.

The most significant addition to the injury report was Patrick Queen pooping up with a groin injury which kept him out of practice on Thursday. The extent of the injury is unknown at this time, but it should be noted last week Darnell Washington missed practice on Thursday only to come back on Friday with no injury designation. Hopefully Queen can take a similar path.

After being limited on Wednesday with his calf injury, quarterback Russell Wilson is continuing to work his way back into the lineup as Justin Fields gets more preparation. On Thursday, Wilson was once again limited and is becoming less likely to be the starter for his return to Denver.

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. To start the week, Seumalo once again did not participate in practice. On Thursday, Seumalo was reported to be in uniform but was still listed as not participating.

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 started off with a limited designation on Wednesday despite being seen running routes during practice. On Thursday, Wilson was upgraded to a full participant which may have him available on Sunday for his NFL debut.

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. On Thursday, Moore was back in action as a full participant at left tackle.

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. Thursday saw Rush once again limited as he continues to work his way back.

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 but on Thursday Ogunjobi was a full participant.

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

Denver Broncos Participation/Injury Report, Week 2

Thursday, September 12

No. 72 T Garret Bolles (Calf) – Limited
No. 11 WR Josh Reynolds (Achilles) – Limited
No. 17 WR Devaughn Vele (Ribs) – DNP
No. 60 C Luke Wattenberg (Ankle) – Limited
No. 52 OLB Jonah Elliss (Knee) – 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 on Friday for the final injury report as well as continued coverage as the Steelers prepare for Sunday’s game against the Broncos.