PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are working through a handful of injuries as they prepare for Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks but got some positive news in names like running back Najee Harris and a few others.
Harris was a limited participant after missing the opening day of practice. Since popping up on the team’s report several weeks ago with a knee injury, it’s been pretty consistent that the running back has been held back throughout the week in order to keep him healthy for game day.
Fitzpatrick continues to miss practice despite head coach Mike Tomlin being optimistic he would be a limited participant to start the week. Now nearing two full weeks of no practice since injuring his knee in Week 15, it appears unlikely the safety will play against the Seahawks.
In his place will likely be Patrick Peterson, but the Steelers did get some good news at the position, with Trenton Thompson being a full participant after starting the week limited. After suffering a neck injury two weeks ago, Thompson was unable to play last week but appears headed toward a return in Week 17.
After just 15 games in the league, Porter Jr. has already lined up across from Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Amari Cooper, and DeAndre Hopkins. In Week 17, he’ll be tested by another one of the league’s top receivers.
Porter Jr. will be tasked with covering DK Metcalf in a matchup that the Steelers corner told reporters he’s had circled on his calendar.
