The Pittsburgh Steelers have issued their initial injury report ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.
Safety DeShon Elliott (back) did not participate after playing 60 snaps in the previous week’s game against the New York Jets. There was no prior mention of his injury after the game or during head coach Mike Tomlin’s press conference on Tuesday, but his status will be monitored closely in the coming days.
Running back and kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) was limited in practice, marking the first time he participated in any capacity since leaving the Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Outside linebacker Nick Herbig (hamstring) did not take part in practice and is unlikely to be physically ready to play this week. He hasn’t practiced since sustaining his injury in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys, and little information is available about his recovery timeline.
Center Zach Frazier (ankle) is in a similar situation as Herbig, having not practiced or played since exiting the Week 6 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. He was initially labeled as week-to-week, and it seems unlikely that he will return until after the Week 9 bye.
Linebacker Tyler Matakevich (hamstring) and offensive tackle Dylan Cook (foot) are currently in their 21-day windows to return from the reserve/injured list. Matakevich was limited in his first practice since his Week 2 injury, while Cook fully participated after practicing all of last week.
Safety Damontae Kazee (ankle) was a full participant and appears ready to play on Monday. He did not play against the Jets but was fully involved in the final practice before that game, only to be downgraded to questionable and ultimately inactive.
Cornerback Donte Jackson (shoulder) is in a similar situation, having left the game against the Jets with his injury, but he was a full participant on Thursday.
Defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (calf) was limited in practice, while rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson (hamstring) did not participate after being inactive last Sunday.
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