The Steelers started practice preparations for the Sunday AFC Championship Game versus the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. C Justin Hartwig (Knee), S Troy Polamalu (Calf) did not practice because of injuries. RB Willie Parker (Not Injury Related), DE Aaron Smith (Not Injury Related), CB Deshea Townsend (Not Injury Related) and WR Hines Ward (Not Injury Related) also did not participate in practice and were given the day off and should work fully on Thursday.
