Good news on the injury front
Posted by on September 11, 2012 – 12:14 pmThe Steelers lost two offensive linemen during Sunday night’s game against the Denver Broncos, but it appears both of them should be ready to go this Sunday against the New York Jets at Heinz Field.
Coach Mike Tomlin said guard Ramon Foster, who had an optical migraine that caused blurred vision, and tackle Marcus Gilbert, who hyperextended his knee, should play on Sunday. Gilbert might be limited in practice early in the week, but Tomlin said that won’t impact his ability to play.
“Gilbert may be limited in the early part of the week but it won’t stop him from participating in this upcoming game,” said Tomlin. “The other injuries are the minor bumps and bruises.”
In addition, linebacker James Harrison worked out on Monday and will run on Wednesday and they will evaluate his status based on how he responds.
“We will see where he is,” said Tomlin. ‘We will follow the same protocol we did with him last week. We will work him up to activity and see how his knee responds to that activity and let that be our guide in terms of his participation.”
In addition, safety Troy Polamalu has a calf strain that could limit him in practice early in the week, but he is expected to play.
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By mike badami on Sep 11, 2012 | Reply
We always come back.. Dilt with the Denver fans down here in Phoenix, but we stood our ground.. Hey, were from the Burgh…
By ALAN RODGERS on Sep 11, 2012 | Reply
I JUST WANT TO SAY GOOD JOB SUNDAY! I HATE WHEN WE A DENVER BECAUSE WE LOSE CLARK BEFORE WE EVEN START! MY QUESTION IS WHY DIDNT RAINE DO KICK RETURNS I MUST SAID I MISSED PART OF THE GAME SO I MAY HAVE MISSED HIM! IM GLAD THE INJURIES WERE MINOR AND NEXT WEEK IS A NEW GAME. !!GO STEELERS!!
By Ron L on Sep 11, 2012 | Reply
Let’s leave Sunday night in the past where it belongs, and put together a solid successful effort this Sunday against the Jets. Go Steelers!
By Dawn on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
We need all of our key players. When is Mendenhall returning? Do you know what its like living in Baltimore, MD and being a die-hard Steelers fan? Its awful! LOL We need to do something with our game plan, I dont know what Im going to do if I have to live another season with the Ravens beating the Steelers! GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Michelle Brower on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
Keep workin’ and get ready for next week. Go Steelers!!!
By MichaelG on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
I love the STEELERS, but they make me so mad at time. Take for example the 75 yard catch and run. The same thing happened during the wild card game last year. When is Pittsburgh going to fix that part of their game? Also, they are already off to a bad start with Ben taking four sacks and their red zone efficiency. I hope they turn thngs around really quick.
By MAC McCLORY on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
OK ALL YOU STEELERS FANS, YOU GOT TO HAVE ” PATIENCE ”
LIKE I ALWAYS SAY ” A COLD MOTOR RUNS ROUGH UNTIL IT GETS
WARMED UP ” I HAVE FAITH IN THEM , THEY’LL GET IT TOGETHER
By dale r. schaffner sr. on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
just shrug it off like rain we must be mentally tough and physically strong and have a short memory time to take no prisoners i was in the 17th airborne when the goin gets tough the tough get goin oh rah go getem steelers come on defence get mean
By alexis w on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
i know what happen on sunday but you know we are the steelers and we are made of steel!!!
By Andrew E on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
Sunday was a rough game on a few different levels, the Run game being one of them, and the secondary being another. The Broncos had a tough O line which I think plenty of us expected, and Manning is Manning so I take nothing away from the defense when I say we simply got beat out there. Not having Clark was a factor but not a game changer, we have played many games with banged up players and just like on Sunday we play just fine. If Sunday was a sign of things to come I think we are in for a great season as usual… We played great with what we had and Ben just felt the pressure when he threw that INT to Porter, but it’s game one, were just knocking the rust off no big deal. I have faith in our backs and even without Mendenhall we just need to keep making holes and running the ball to open up the field later in the game. GO STEELERS!!!
By Frank Eckert on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
Steelers had a chance late in game to pull it out. No need to get down. Broncos made some big plays, Steelers did not. Hate to lose, but Jets are now the focus. It is old and tired cliche, but, take one game at a time.
By Emmitt on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
I just didn’t understand not playing to our strength…..the passinge – game. We were totally predictable the first half when we clearly should have been up by three scores. Yeah we had alot of 3rd down conversions via the pass but it was ben on the run extending the play. I am getting tired of watching us always coming from behind to win. I would like to see us put together a string of games where we go out score points and keep the lead till the game is over. One other note – the age of our defense is showing….we have got to address than soon. Second half of that game showed the same weaknesses of the playoff game last year. Nothing fixed with this during the off season, disappointing.
By Bob on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
It was a tough loss to Denver,but it’s even tougher being a Steeler fan and living in Dallas-Ft Worth.The Steelers come to Dallas to play the boys this year.Please beat them and show them what Steeler football is all about!December 16th is outlined in black and gold on my calendar!GO STEELERS!!!
By Hilsh on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
I know we need to keep drafting O-line for the future, and it seems like you can never have enough at any of those positions. But what about some love for the CB position? It was looking like pitch and catch out there. I know not every QB in the league is a Peyton Manning but serious? On most of those catches last week there wasn’t a DB even in the picture. Only holding them to 2 punts is pretty awful.
By james pheasant on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
One game at a time and dont look back.
just play hard and stay on track.
And as long as the wins stay on a roll .
We could be off to the superbowl
GO STEELERS
By JIM LOHMAN on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
When are the Steelers going to get a pass rush, the blitz packages just don’t seem to get much penetration IMHO. The Oline problems seem to be creeping back already, DiCastro (sp) injury notwithstanding.
By kylekuts on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
I hope we can play at a championship level all season, usually when we have a week scheduel we play down tocthe competition. Stay focused out ther guys be the team youre expected to be.
By TROY A TRUE STEELER on Sep 12, 2012 | Reply
GO STEELERS!!!
By jamesie on Sep 13, 2012 | Reply
we need to quit being so predictable on offence switch it up same with def we had them bums and played that conserv def at end let em drive and score
By D. Jackson on Sep 13, 2012 | Reply
In my opinion the offense will be alright. We’re a hard match-up for any defense. Our Defense is a slight concern. I wish we could get more push on the line and play on the other side of the ball. The Linebackers can’t sit back and keep letting the RB come to them. “SHOOT THE GAPS”. Will always love my STEELERS
By Donteze Adams on Sep 13, 2012 | Reply
Coach Tomlin you the best in the game right now,but why stop a good thing Heath Miller is the best tight end blocking and receiving no linebacker can watch him Todd Haley!
We have the best denfense in the league shouldnt we be tackling better?
Rainey even though he is a rookie, is EXPLOSIVE! and needs more touches he is a game breaker…
Steeler Nation.
By Jeromy in Germany on Sep 13, 2012 | Reply
I think the Steelers were off to a great start and then the wheels fell off. Jonathan Dwyer had some strong runs, which I wish they would have stuck with him as the premier back. I know it was difficult trying to get Wallace the ball, but Sanders and Brown were awesome. Of course Heath Miller was clutch. The defense was swarming at first. There were some missed holding calls, especially on the 75 yard TD play Denver. I saw plenty the Broncos with a handful of shirts. Peyton Manning is a great QB, so once he got warmed up, he was on fire.
I’m hoping to see more fire on both sides of the ball against the Jets.
Go Steelers!!!!
By Willie on Sep 13, 2012 | Reply
All of the Linebackers have to wake up. They are the key to our defense.