The Steelers wrapped up their preparation for Sunday's game against the Saints, moving practice inside at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex due to an all-day rain.
Cornerbacks William Jackson III (back) and Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring) didn't practice for the third straight day and have been ruled out.
Offensive lineman Kevin Dotson (abdominal) was added to the injury report and was limited. He is questionable for Sunday. In addition, linebacker Malik Reed was limited for personal reasons and is questionable.
Defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi (knee) was a full participant for the first time this week and isn't on the status report. Long snapper Christian Kuntz (ribs) and cornerback Levi Wallace (shoulder) were full participants for the third straight day. Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward was back in the fold after sitting out Thursday's practice.
On Thursday the team placed kicker Chris Boswell on the Reserve/Injured List with an injured right groin, forcing him to be out for a minimum of four weeks. Earlier this week they signed kicker Matthew Wright to handle the kicking duties in his absence.
In addition, safety Damontae Kazee was activated to the 53-man roster on Thursday and is listed on the injury report as a full participant. Kazee had been on the Reserve/Injured List since Sept. 1 after suffering a forearm injury in the preseason. Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin is happy to get Kazee back after he missed the first eight weeks of the season.
"I'm glad to have him back at practice," said Austin. "We'll see how he comes out of this week and how much we'll be able to use him. If we're able to use him, I'll try to find some places to get him in the game. It may just be regular defense; it
may not just be three safeties. We may get him regular defense, three-safety defense, whatever it might be, because I think he's a good football player."
Coach Mike Tomlin indicated during his weekly press conference that linebacker T.J. Watt also has the potential to return after being on the Reserve/Injured List since suffering a pectoral injury Week 1. He said if he does return, he likely will be limited somewhat.
"I don't think it'll be a full 60-play game for him," said Austin. "I don't think that's realistic to think with a guy coming back after seven weeks, eight weeks. But we'll get what we can out of him and make sure we use him properly and hope he can impact the game if we have him available."
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Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 10
Game Status
OL Kevin Dotson (Abdomen) - Questionable
LB Malik Reed (Excused for Personal Reasons) - Questionable
CB William Jackson III (Back) - Out
CB Ahkello Witherspoon (Hamstring) - Out
Friday, November 11
S Damontae Kazee (Forearm) - FP
CB Levi Wallace (Shoulder) - FP
LS Chris Kuntz (Ribs) - FP
DT Larry Ogunjobi (Knee) - FP
OL Kevin Dotson (Abdomen) - LP
CB William Jackson III (Back) - DNP
CB Ahkello Witherspoon (Hamstring) - DNP
LB Myles Jack (Knee) - FP
LB Malik Reed (Excused for Personal Reasons) - LP
DT Cameron Heyward (Not Injury Related - Resting Player) - FP
Thursday, November 10
CB Levi Wallace (Shoulder) - FP
LS Chris Kuntz (Ribs) - FP
DT Larry Ogunjobi (Knee) - LP
K Chris Boswell (Rt. Groin) - DNP
CB William Jackson III (Back) - DNP
CB Ahkello Witherspoon (Hamstring) - DNP
LB Myles Jack (Knee) - DNP
LB Malik Reed (Excused for Personal Reasons) - DNP
DT Cameron Heyward (Not Injury Related - Resting Player) - DNP
Wednesday, November 9
CB Levi Wallace (Shoulder) - FP
LS Chris Kuntz (Ribs) - FP
DT Larry Ogunjobi (Knee) - DNP
K Chris Boswell (Rt. Groin) - DNP
CB William Jackson III (Back) - DNP
CB Ahkello Witherspoon (Hamstring) - DNP
LB Myles Jack (Knee) - DNP
New Orlean Saints Participation/Injury Report, Week 10
Game Status
DE Marcus Davenport (Calf) - Questionable
RB Mark Ingram II (Knee) - Out
CB Marshon Lattimore (Abdomen) - Out
C Erik McCoy (Calf) - Out
G Andrus Peat (Tricep) - Out
LB Pete Werner (Ankle) - Out
S Marcus Maye (Abdomen) - Questionable
DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (Illness) - Questionable
S P.J. Williams (Illness) - Questionable
Friday, November 11
DE Marcus Davenport (Calf) - LP
RB Mark Ingram II (Knee) - DNP
WR Jarvis Landry (Ankle) - LP
CB Marshon Lattimore (Abdomen) - DNP
C Erik McCoy (Calf) - DNP
G Andrus Peat (Tricep) - DNP
T Ryan Ramczyk (Rest/Knee) - FP
LB Pete Werner (Ankle) - DNP
S Marcus Maye (Abdomen) - DNP
DE Cameron Jordan (Rest) - FP
DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (Illness) - DNP
S P.J. Williams (Illness) - DNP
Thursday, November 10
DE Marcus Davenport (Calf) - LP
RB Mark Ingram II (Knee) - DNP
WR Jarvis Landry (Ankle) - LP
CB Marshon Lattimore (Abdomen) - DNP
C Erik McCoy (Calf) - DNP
G Andrus Peat (Tricep) - DNP
T Ryan Ramczyk (Rest/Knee) - LP
LB Pete Werner (Ankle) - DNP
S Marcus Maye (Abdomen) - DNP
DE Cameron Jordan (Rest) - LP
Wednesday, November 9
DE Marcus Davenport (Calf) - LP
RB Mark Ingram II (Knee) - DNP
WR Jarvis Landry (Ankle) - LP
CB Marshon Lattimore (Abdomen) - DNP
C Erik McCoy (Calf) - DNP
G Andrus Peat (Tricep) - DNP
T Ryan Ramczyk (Rest/Knee) - LP
LB Pete Werner (Ankle) - DNP
