The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing their preparation for their home opener in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season. As the Steelers took the practice field for their final official day of preparation for the Los Angeles Chargers, there were two players who did not participate while two were limited. In the final injury report of the week courtesy of the Steelers PR Department, two players have been ruled out while two are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game.

Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 3

Game Status

No. 3 QB Russell Wilson (Calf) – Questionable
No. 73 G Isaac Seumalo (Pectoral) – Out
No. 81 TE MyCole Pruitt (Knee) – Out
No. 76 OL Troy Fautanu (Knee) – Questionable

Friday, September 20

No. 3 QB Russell Wilson (Calf) – Limited
No. 10 WR Roman Wilson (Ankle) – Full
No. 22 RB Najee Harris (NIR – Rest) – Full
No. 73 G Isaac Seumalo (Pectoral) – DNP
No. 81 TE MyCole Pruitt (Knee) – DNP
No. 90 LB T.J. Watt (NIR – Rest) – Full
No. 99 DL Larry Ogunjobi (NIR – Rest) – Full
No. 97 DT Cameron Heyward (NIR – Rest) – Full
No. 76 OL Troy Fautanu (Knee) – Limited

The big surprise from the Steelers injury report was starting right tackle Troy Fautanu tweaking something in practice and being limited. He is now questionable for Sunday’s game and was reportedly having an MRI following practice.

After being the third quarterback the last two games due to a calf injury, quarterback Russell Wilson is continuing to work his way back into the lineup as Justin Fields gets more preparation. On Wednesday, Wilson was once again limited as Coach Tomlin said he would be in his press conference. With Wilson once again being limited on Thursday and Friday, he is once again questionable and likely to fill the third quarterback role again this week.

On Tuesday, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin once again did not rule out guard Isaac Seumalo with his pectoral injury, leaving the door open for Seumalo’s participation. Unfortunately, Seumalo did not practice yet again this week and has been ruled out for Sunday.

After missing the last two games, rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson is looking to get on the field for his first NFL action this Sunday. But much like the last two weeks, Wilson started off with a limited status. In another repeat of last week, Wilson was a full participant on Thursday. Friday saw Roman Wilson as a full participant and does not have an injury status this week, making it likely that he makes his NFL debut.

Another player mentioned by Coach Tomlin on Tuesday was MyCole Pruitt with a knee injury. While some were convinced Pruitt would not be playing this week because the Steelers signed tight end Rodney Williams to the 53-man roster, Williams replaced Ben Skowronek who had just replaced Tyler Matakevich, both of which landed on the Reserve/Injured List (IR). But all of those players, including Williams, are known for their special teams contributions, meaning Pruitt could have still been available. Unfortunately, Pruitt was unable to practice this week and has been ruled out for Sunday.

The new player listed on the injury report was Cam Heyward, who got a veteran’s day off on Thursday with no injury. This is something that will likely be commonplace throughout the season.

The other four players listed on the report were not due to injury and simply getting rest on Wednesday. Running back Najee Harris did not practice while T.J. Watt and Larry Ogunjobi participated in a limited fashion. On Thursday they were all full participants and Cam Heyward was added to the list as he had the day off for rest. On Friday all four players were full participants and have no injury status for Sunday.

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

 Los Angeles Chargers

Participation/Injury Report, Week 3
Game Status

No. 25 LB Junior Colson (Hamstring) – Out
No. 48 OLB Bud Dupree (Illness) – Questionable
No. 10 QB Justin Herbert (Ankle) – Questionable
No. 5 WR Josh Palmer (Elbow/Calf) – Questionable
No. 36 DB Ja’Sir Taylor (Fibula) – Questionable

Friday, September 20

No. 97 OLB Joey Bosa (Hip) – Full
No. 25 LB Junior Colson (Hamstring) – DNP
No. 48 OLB Bud Dupree (Illness) – Limited
No. 32 S Alohi Gilman (Knee) – Full
No. 10 QB Justin Herbert (Ankle) – DNP
No. 88 TE Hayden Hurst (Ankle) – Full
No. 52 OLB Khalil Mack (NIR – Rest) – Full
No. 5 WR Josh Palmer (Elbow/Calf) – DNP
No. 36 DB Ja’Sir Taylor (Fibula) – Limited

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