Behind the Steel Curtain
The Steelers and Bears meet on Sunday, and each team has a lengthy list of injuries and game statuses following Friday’s practice.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, as expected, is questionable entering the weekend. He suffered a slight wrist break against the Bengals in Week 11 and was a limited participant in Thursday and Friday’s practices.
Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith, who missed last week’s game with a pectoral injury, is doubtful. Veteran defensive tackle Cam Heyward is a surprise addition to the list, now questionable with an ankle injury after being seen in a walking boot on Friday.
Cornerback Darius Slay, who suffered a concussion against the Bengals, is questionable heading into Week 12.
On the Bears’ side of things, all three of the team’s top inside linebackers are out for the game. Top defensive backs Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson, who are currently on injured reserve, practiced in full by the end of this week and are questionable ahead of Sunday. Starting safety Jaquan Brisker is also questionable.
Bears starting left tackle Theo Benedet is also questionable with a quad injury; depth running backs Roschon Johnson and Travis Homer are both out.
You can view full Friday injury reports and game statuses below, via Steelers.com:
Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 12
Game Status
No. 8 QB Aaron Rodgers (Left Wrist) – Questionable
No. 23 CB Darius Slay (Concussion) – Questionable
No. 56 LB Alex Highsmith (Pectoral) – Doubtful
No. 97 DT Cameron Heyward (NIR – Rest/Ankle) – Questionable
Friday, November 21
No. 4 WR DK Metcalf (NIR – Rest) – DNP
No. 8 QB Aaron Rodgers (Left Wrist) – Limited
No. 23 CB Darius Slay (Concussion/NIR – Rest) – Limited
No. 30 RB Jaylen Warren (Ankle) – Full
No. 55 LB Cole Holcomb (Illness) – Full
No. 56 LB Alex Highsmith (Pectoral) – Limited
No. 73 G Isaac Seumalo (Pectoral/NIR – Rest) – DNP
No. 81 TE Jonnu Smith (NIR – Rest) – Full
No. 85 WR Ke’Shawn Williams (Concussion) – Full
No. 90 LB T.J. Watt (NIR – Rest) – Full
No. 97 DT Cameron Heyward (NIR – Rest/Ankle) – Limited
Chicago Bears Participation/Injury Report, Week 12
Game Status
No. 9 DB Jaquan Brisker (Shoulder) – Questionable
No. 49 LB Tremaine Edmunds (Groin) – Out
No. 53 LB T.J. Edwards (Hand/Hamstring) – Out
No. 44 LB Noah Sewell (Elbow) – Out
* No. 6 DB Kyler Gordon (Calf) – Questionable
No. 21 RB Travis Homer (Hamstring/Knee) – Out
* No. 1 DB Jaylon Johnson (Groin) – Questionable
No. 23 RB Roschon Johnson (Thumb) – Out
No. 79 OL Theo Benedet (Quad) – Questionable
Friday, November 21
No. 9 DB Jaquan Brisker (Shoulder) – Full
No. 31 DB Kevin Byard III (NIR – Rest) – Full
No. 49 LB Tremaine Edmunds (Groin) – DNP
No. 53 LB T.J. Edwards (Hand/Hamstring) – DNP
No. 50 DL Grady Jarrett (NIR – Rest) – Full
No. 44 LB Noah Sewell (Elbow) – DNP
No. 52 OL Drew Dalman (Knee) – Full
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