Behind the Steel Curtain
The Steelers’ Friday injury report was a long one ahead of the team’s Monday Night Football matchup against the Dolphins Week 15.
Notably, the team’s defensive tackle room took a step back, with Cam Heyward (knee) and Yahya Black (shoulder) not participating and Keeanu Benton (ankle) limited after all three were full participants on Thursday.
Rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon also remains a DNP despite hope he would return this week.
Wide receiver Calvin Austin III also took a step back, popping up on the injury report Friday with a calf injury.
Progressing forward for the Steelers was wide receiver Ben Skowronek, who was limited on Friday after missing Thursday with a hand injury.
Cornerback James Pierre (DNP, calf), linebacker Malik Harrison (LP, concussion), offensive lineman Andrus Peat (DNP, concussion), tight end Darnell Washington (LP, concussion), and linebacker T.J. Watt (DNP, lung), all maintained their injury statuses from Thursday.
Watt has already been ruled out for Week 15 by the Steelers.
Peat’s status could lead to the Steelers turning to Dylan Cook at left tackle for his first career start on Monday, although the extra day of preparation also gives Peat more time to recover.
Miami, on the other hand, didn’t have any DNPs Friday, although the status of limited impact starters such as running back De’Von Achane, cornerback Rasul Douglas, and offensive lineman Aaron Brewer will be worth monitoring over the weekend.
You can view both teams’ full Friday reports below via Steelers.com:
Steelers
WR DK Metcalf (Abdomen) – Full
LB Patrick Queen (Hip) – Full
QB Aaron Rodgers (Left Wrist) – Full
WR Ben Skowronek (Hand) – Limited
WR Calvin Austin III (Calf) – Limited
S Kyle Dugger (Hand) – Full
CB James Pierre (Calf) – DNP
LB Malik Harrison (Concussion) – Limited
OL Andrus Peat (Concussion) – DNP
TE Darnell Washington (Concussion) – Limited
LB T.J. Watt (Lung) – DNP
DL Yahya Black (Shoulder) – DNP
DT Keeanu Benton (Ankle) – Limited
DT Cameron Heyward (Knee) – DNP
DT Derrick Harmon (Knee) – DNP
Dolphins
DB Elijah Campbell (Ankle/Knee) – Limited
RB De’Von Achane (Ribs) – Limited
LS Joe Cardona (Hamstring) – Limited
CB Rasul Douglas (Foot) – Limited
CB Jack Jones (Knee) – Limited
Ifeatu Melinfonwu (Thumb/Groin) – Limited
*OL Andrew Meyer (Tricep) – Limited
LB Chop Robinson (Oblique) – Limited
TE Darren Waller (Rest) – Limited
CB Ethan Bonner (Knee) – Full
OL Aaron Brewer (Ankle) – Limited
OL Jonah Savaiinaea (Knee) – Full
* Injured Reserve designated to return window
