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. Hitting the practice field again, the Steelers gave their second required injury report on Wednesday where there were no players who did not participate while three were limited. In the second injury report of the week courtesy of the Steelers PR Department, only one new name appeared on the list.

Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 18

Wednesday, January 1

No. 2 QB Justin Fields (Abdominal) – Full
No. 3 QB Russell Wilson (NIR – Resting Vet) – Full
* No. 10 WR Roman Wilson (Hamstring) – Full
No. 15 WR Ben Skowrownek (Hip) – Full
No. 24 CB Joey Porter Jr. (Knee) – Full
No. 26 CB Donte Jackson (Back) – Limited
No. 30 RB Jaylen Warren (Ribs) – Full
** No. 55 LB Cole Holcomb (Knee) – Limited
* No. 61 DT Logan Lee (Calf) – Limited
No. 73 OL Isaac Seumalo (NIR – Resting Vet) – Full

*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. On Tuesday’s injury report, Justin Fields and Joey Porter were full participants while Ben Skowronek was limited. Wednesday saw all three players back to full participation.

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 Tuesday while rookie defensive tackle Logan Lee was limited with his calf injury. As for the PUP list, Cole Holcomb returned to practice Tuesday as a limited participant. On Wednesday, the designations were the same with Roman Wilson full while Lee and Holcomb were limited.

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. Wednesday brought full practice for Warren.

The final two players on Tuesday’s list were both due to rest. Quarterback Russell Wilson was a limited participant due to rest while guard Isaac Seumalo did not practice. Wednesday saw both players return as full participants.

The new name to the injury report on Wednesday was Donte Jackson, who was limited with a back injury. Not being able to finish two games before missing Week 16 against the Ravens, Jackson returned to the Steelers lineup in Week 18. Seeing the issue come back for Jackson again this week is something to monitor going forward.

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

Cincinnati Bengals Participation/Injury Report, Week 18

Wednesday, January 1

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) – Full
No. 91 DE Trey Hendrickson (NIR – Rest) – Limited
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) – Limited
No. 89 TE Drew Sample (Groin) – DNP

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