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The second-year budding star has been out since suffering the injury in early October.
The Pittsburgh Steelers head into Week 10’s matchup against the Washington Commanders with plenty of names on the injury report, but luckily, most things are trending in the right direction for the black and gold. Star rookie center Zach Frazier still appears on track to play in Week 10, logging another full practice on Thursday without any setbacks, as has RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson.
However, there are a couple of names whose status should be monitored ahead of Sunday. That includes OLB Nick Herbig, who logged his second consecutive day of practice in his return from a hamstring injury that’s sidelined him for the past month. It’s a promising update, appearing to have avoided any setbacks in his initial return, though it’s unclear if he will play in Week 10. Keep an eye out for tomorrow’s practice report; if he’s been upgraded to “full,” he could be a go against the Commanders. If not, the team’s generally cautious approach to return from injury could indicate one more week of rest.
TE MyCole Pruitt was also an addition to Thursday’s injury report, listed with a knee injury that has lingered throughout the season. After previously missing time with the injury, initially suffered in Week 2, it could be an aspect of load management. His Friday status will also be an indicator of his availability for Week 10.
The final name to monitor ahead of Sunday is that of safety Terrell Edmunds, who’s missed his second straight practice with an illness. Since rejoining the team ahead of Week 2, Edmunds has primarily played a role on special teams — a role which could be handed over to LB Tyler Matakevich if need be, currently in waiting to be activated from the injured reserve list in his 21-day practice window.
For other updates, here’s a full look at the Steelers’ Thursday practice report ahead of Week 10.
Steelers injury report: Week 10 (Thursday)
Full: QB Justin Fields (hamstring), WR Ben Skowrenek (shoulder), LB Tyler Matakevich (hamstring), C Zach Frazier (ankle), RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle)
Limited: LB Nick Herbig (hamstring)
DNP: S Terell Edmunds (illness), TE MyCole Pruitt (knee)
Rest day: DT Cam Heyward
*Players in italics indicate a change from Wednesday’s practice report