The Steelers began their preparation for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, practicing inside at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn't practice, something Coach Mike Tomlin indicated during his weekly press conference when he said he would among those who would be limited to start the week.
Rodgers said after practice he felt like the wrist was healing.
"I didn't come out of the game any worse for wear," said Rodgers.
Rodgers started last week against the Bills, missing only a series when he was hit in the nose and bleeding.
"I feel good about what we can do offensively," said Tomlin. "I don't think we're limited in any way. Certainly, we're going to do some things a little bit different to accommodate present circumstances, like we worked almost exclusively out of gun or pistol a week ago to minimize some of that. There will probably be less of a discussion this week. We'll see as the week wears on.
"Certainly, I think he came out of the game, at least physically from a wrist injury perspective, in a good place."
For the second straight week they will be without rookie defensive lineman Derrick Harmon.
Harmon, who suffered a knee injury two weeks ago against the Chicago Bears, has already been ruled out for this week.
Harmon has become one of the key components of stopping the run, and last week the Steelers gave up 249 yards rushing against the Bills.
While Harmon's absence wasn't the only factor, finding consistency in the run defense is something they are searching for.
Coach Mike Tomlin was asked how you shore up the problems, whether it be focusing on smaller details or a global approach.
"I think you approach it from both perspectives," said Tomlin. "You've got to put a lot of lines in the water. Certainly, we're looking at strategic, global things from a strategy or schematic standpoint, but we're also looking at the division of labor and the positions we put players in, how we adjust, adapt, and communicate, particularly when that gets strained due to player availability or lack thereof.
"So, some of those things, and all of those things are a component of the decision-making process.
"I think you have to look at each one of those things individually -- the plans, the players available to us, the schematics of those that we compete against. I think that's the challenge and the beautiful thing about this league is that week in and week out you start anew.
"Certainly, particularly at this point in the year, some evidence of who you are, and evidence of who your opponents are, but from a strategy standpoint, you'd better start at ground zero. You'd better build, and that's what we're in the process of doing today and this week in an effort to put out a better performance this week."
In addition to Harmon, several other players are dealing with injuries this week and Tomlin said they would be 'questionable' to start the week.
Among them are linebacker Patrick Queen (glute), cornerback James Pierre (concussion protocol) and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (wrist).
"When I characterize people as questionable, oftentimes it means limited participation at the early part of the week and then increased participation as the week goes on and the quality and quantity of that participation being our guide towards availability," said Tomlin.
"The guys that fall into that category, Patrick Queen with his glute injury, and some other guys with bumps and bruises associated with play.
"James Pierre is in the concussion protocol, and I never really try to provide too much color regarding that. The medical experts make that determination, but he's in the protocol and could be listed as questionable as we sit here today.
"I would imagine we've got some other guys that lack availability associated with bumps and bruises, associated with play this time of year that could be limited in the top part of the week, but we expect those guys to pick up as the week goes on. You can characterize Aaron Rodgers within that group as well."
The full injury and practice report is below.
Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 14
Wednesday, December 3
No. 4 WR DK Metcalf (NIR - Rest) - Limited
No. 5 S Jalen Ramsey (NIR - Rest) - DNP
No. 6 LB Patrick Queen (Glute) - DNP
No. 8 QB Aaron Rodgers (Left Wrist) - DNP
No. 15 WR Ben Skowronek (Shoulder) - Limited
* No. 34 CB Donte Kent (Ankle/Knee) - Limited
No. 42 CB James Pierre (Concussion) - Limited
No. 67 OL Calvin Anderson (Knee) - Limited
No. 90 LB T.J. Watt (Toe) - DNP
No. 99 DT Derrick Harmon (Knee) - DNP
*in the 21-day window designated to return from IR
Baltimore Ravens Participation/Injury Report, Week 14
Wednesday, December 3
No. 7 WR Rashod Bateman (Ankle) - Full
No. 8 QB Lamar Jackson (Ankle) - Limited
* No. 95 OLB Tavius Robinson (Foot) - Limited
No. 81 WR Devontez Walker (Groin) - Full
* No. 29 S Ar'Darius Washington (Achilles) - Limited
No. 2 CB Nate Wiggins (Foot) - Limited
*in the 21-day window designated to return from IR
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