The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their first injury report of the week ahead of their Sunday game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The only three players not practicing today were CB Levi Wallace (foot), OG Nate Herbig (illness) and OG Isaac Seumalo (rest). CB Patrick Peterson was limited due to rest.
Everyone else, including LB Cole Holcomb, practiced in full.
Steelers Wednesday Injury Report
DNP
CB Levi Wallace (foot)
OG Nate Herbig (illness)
OG Isaac Seumalo (illness)
Limited
CB Patrick Peterson (rest)
Full
LB Cole Holcomb (ankle)
RB Anthony McFarland Jr. (knee)
Overall, it’s a light list coming off Sunday’s win against the Los Angeles Rams. Mike Tomlin noted Holcomb’s ankle injury during his Tuesday press conference. He injured it during Week Seven’s game and was attended to by trainers before walking off the field under his own power. He returned to the game but saw limited playing time down the stretch, especially in the fourth quarter. Tomlin said he expected Holcomb to be limited early in the week but did not publicly express concern over his availability for Sunday’s game. That Holcomb practiced in full today is a great sign.
Wallace did not finish Sunday’s game. At the time, it was unclear if that was due to his poor play, allowing a long touchdown pass and two-point conversion, or due to injury. With him sitting out today, it appears to be the latter. CB James Pierre replaced him for the team’s final two defensive snaps.
Seumalo gets a typical Wednesday rest day. Herbig’s illness will be monitored throughout the week. RB Anthony McFarland Jr. remains on IR but has practiced in full since his 21-day window to return opened up last Monday. He could be activated this weekend.
Pittsburgh and Jacksonville kick off this Sunday at 1 PM/EST.
