Steelers Injury Report: Joey Porter OUT vs. Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers held their final practice ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the New England Patriots, and they will be without multiple defensive starters.

Both Joey Porter Jr. and DeShon Elliott have been ruled out for Week 3. Porter is recovering from a hamstring injury, and Elliott has an injured knee. Both suffered their respective injuries in Week 1 against the New York Jets. The good news is that Derrick Harmon was a full participant and is listed as questionable. The full injury report is as follows:

• S DeShon Elliott: DNP, Out (Knee)
• CB Joey Porter Jr.: DNP, Out (Hamstring)
• LB Alex Highsmith: DNP, Out (Ankle)
• OL Max Scharping: DNP, Out (Knee)
• WR DK Metcalf: FP (Rest)
• LB Patrick Queen: FP (Oblique)
• CB Darius Slay: FP (Rest)
• LB T.J. Watt: FP (Rest)
• DT Derrick Harmon: FP, Questionable (Knee)

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