The Steelers are back at practice as they prepare for an AFC North matchup against the Cleveland Browns in Week 17.
Both teams released lengthy injury reports as they opened the week of practice on Christmas Eve, but Pittsburgh got some good news, with star outside linebacker T.J. Watt limited in his first practice since a punctured lung he suffered on Dec. 10.
Joining Watt as limited were running back Jaylen Warren (hip), cornerback James Pierre (calf), outside linebacker Nick Herbig (hamstring),
and guard Isaac Seumalo (triceps). Pierre, Herbig, and Seumalo all missed the Steelers’ Week 16 win over the Lions.
Four Steelers did not participate in practice: wide receiver Calvin Austin III (hamstring), cornerback Brandin Echols (groin), offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (personal), and defensive tackle Cam Heyward (rest day).
Long snapper Christian Kuntz, who was questionable ahead of last week’s game, was a full participant on Wednesday.
As for the Cleveland, the Browns had a laundry list of limited participants, including several starters on defense such as defensive tackle Mason Graham, cornerbacks Tyson Campbell and Denzel Ward, and linebacker Carson Schwesinger. Tight end David Njoku (knee) was Cleveland’s lone DNP.
You can view both teams’ full report ahead of Sunday’s game below via Steelers.com:
Steelers
QB Aaron Rodgers (Left Wrist) – Full
WR Ben Skowronek (Hand) – Full
WR Calvin Austin III (Hamstring) – DNP
CB Brandin Echols (Groin) – DNP
RB Jaylen Warren (Hip) – Limited
CB James Pierre (Calf) – Limited
LS Christian Kuntz (Knee) – Full
LB Nick Herbig (Hamstring) – Limited
G Isaac Seumalo (Triceps) – Limited
OL Troy Fautanu (NIR – Personal) – DNP
LB T.J. Watt (Lung) – Limited
DT Cameron Heyward (NIR – Rest) – DNP
Cleveland Browns Participation/Injury Report, Week 17
Wednesday, December 24
TE Brenden Bates (Ankle) – Limited
G Joel Bitonio (NIR – Rest) – Limited
CB Tyson Campbell (Shoulder) – Limited
DT Mason Graham (Rib) – Limited
DT Michael Hall (Illness) – Limited
Myles Harden (Shoulder) – Limited
S Rayshawn Jenkins (Ankle) – Limited
G Teven Jenkins (Shoulder) – Limited
DT Sam Kamara (Elbow) – Limited
TE David Njoku (Knee) – DNP
LB Winston Reid (Back) – Limited
RB Dylan Sampson (Hand) – Limited
QB Shedeur Sanders (Right Finger) – Full
LB Carson Schwesinger (Ankle) – Limited
G Wyatt Teller (Calf) – Limited
CB Denzel Ward (Calf) – Limited
