Updated on Monday: Running back Jaylen Warren is now listed as questionable for tonight's game due to an illness.
Updated on Sunday: Tight end Darnell Washington was cleared from the concussion protocol and had no injury designation for Monday night's game.
Saturday: The Steelers wrapped up their preparation for Monday night's game against the Miami Dolphins, practicing at Acrisure Stadium in the cold weather they are expecting on Monday night.
Linebacker T.J. Watt has been ruled out already after undergoing a procedure on his lungs this week.l
In addition, cornerback James Pierre (calf) and offensive tackle Andrus Peat (tackle) have been ruled out. Defensive lineman Derrick Harmon (knee) is questionable.
With Watt out, look for Nick Herbig to see more playing time against the Dolphins.
Herbig and others will do their part to step up.
"T.J.'s done a great job of being a leader, not just in the room, but in the whole building, the organization," said Herbig. "I think he rubs off on a lot of people in the right way. I'm not worried at all because we have great guys, great leaders, that'll pick up that slack for T.J.
"I think that he's prepared not just myself, but a bunch of the younger guys in that sense to be able to take on that larger role, not just as a player, but as a leader, and bringing that energy and just doing everything that he does right."
Herbig is ready to bring the energy if he is asked.
"I think that's been the name of the game in my career since I've been here," said Herbig. "Just being able to stay ready, never knowing when your number's going to get called, never know when you're going to have opportunities to help the team in a bigger role.
"I think that's been my story. And I accept that. I accept my role on this team and I'm going to do whatever I can help.
"It's the next man up mentality, keeping the standard the standard. I know that T.J. has full trust in me and the room and the group that we're going be able to pick up the slack for him.
"Obviously you can't replace a guy like that, a Hall of Famer, the best in the league, the best that will ever do it. It's hard to replace a guy like that, but we're going to do everything in our ability to make sure we do the right things by him."
Another player expected to step up is linebacker Jack Sawyer.
"I feel like I'm getting better each week and getting more comfortable with this level and the scheme," said Sawyer. "I'm just trying to help this team win any way I can."
With Watt out, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward knows the defense is going to have to adapt.
It's nothing they aren't accustomed to.
"Obviously you make adjustments," said Heyward. "But I think there's a lot of confidence in in that group especially.
"To have a rotation already with T.J., Alex (Highsmith), Herb (Nick Herbig), and Jack (Sawyer) has been pretty special.
"Now we just get to rely on our depth."
That depth right now is in a good place with Highsmith back in action. After missing Weeks 11 and 12, Highsmith returned two weeks ago and is back to full form.
"Alex is one of those players that can play run and pass," said Heyward. "There's not a deficiency in his game. The conversations we have in studying our opponents, he's really stepped that up this year. We're just going to need more of it. We look for him to step up as a leader in that group, and Nick and Jack all have to be a part of it as well."
The full injury and practice report is below.
Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 15
Game Status
No. 30 RB Jaylen Warren (Illness) - Questionable
No. 42 CB James Pierre (Calf) - Out
No. 71 OL Andrus Peat (Concussion) - Out
No. 90 LB T.J. Watt (Lung) - Out
No. 99 DT Derrick Harmon (Knee) - Questionable
Saturday, December 13
No. 4 WR DK Metcalf (Abdomen/NIR - Rest) - Limited
No. 6 LB Patrick Queen (Hip) - Full
No. 8 QB Aaron Rodgers (Left Wrist) - Full
No. 15 WR Ben Skowronek (Hand) - Limited
No. 19 WR Calvin Austin III (Calf) - Full
No. 29 S Kyle Dugger (Hand) - Full
No. 42 CB James Pierre (Calf) - DNP
No. 50 LB Malik Harrison (Concussion) - Full
No. 71 OL Andrus Peat (Concussion) - DNP
No. 80 TE Darnell Washington (Concussion) - Limited
No. 90 LB T.J. Watt (Lung) - DNP
No. 94 DL Yahya Black (Shoulder) - Full
No. 95 DT Keeanu Benton (Ankle) - Full
No. 97 DT Cameron Heyward (Knee) - Full
No. 99 DT Derrick Harmon (Knee) - Limited
Friday, December 12
No. 4 WR DK Metcalf (Abdomen) - Full
No. 6 LB Patrick Queen (Hip) - Full
No. 8 QB Aaron Rodgers (Left Wrist) - Full
No. 15 WR Ben Skowronek (Hand) - Limited
No. 19 WR Calvin Austin III (Calf) - Limited
No. 29 S Kyle Dugger (Hand) - Full
No. 42 CB James Pierre (Calf) - DNP
No. 50 LB Malik Harrison (Concussion) - Limited
No. 71 OL Andrus Peat (Concussion) - DNP
No. 80 TE Darnell Washington (Concussion) - Limited
No. 90 LB T.J. Watt (Lung) - DNP
No. 94 DL Yahya Black (Shoulder) - DNP
No. 95 DT Keeanu Benton (Ankle) - Limited
No. 97 DT Cameron Heyward (Knee) - DNP
No. 99 DT Derrick Harmon (Knee) - DNP
Thursday, December 11
No. 4 WR DK Metcalf (Abdomen) - Full
No. 6 LB Patrick Queen (Hip) - Full
No. 8 QB Aaron Rodgers (Left Wrist) - Full
No. 15 WR Ben Skowronek (Hand) - DNP
No. 29 S Kyle Dugger (Hand) - Full
No. 42 CB James Pierre (Calf) - DNP
No. 50 LB Malik Harrison (Concussion) - Limited
No. 71 OL Andrus Peat (Concussion) - DNP
No. 80 TE Darnell Washington (Concussion) - Limited
No. 90 LB T.J. Watt (Lung) - DNP
No. 94 DL Yahya Black (Shoulder) - Full
No. 95 DT Keeanu Benton (Ankle) - Full
No. 99 DT Derrick Harmon (Knee) - DNP
Miami Dolphins Participation/Injury Report, Week 15
Game Status
No. 22 DB Elijah Campbell (Ankle/Knee) - Doubtful
* No. 60 OL Andrew Meyer (Tricep) - Questionable
Saturday, December 13
No. 22 DB Elijah Campbell (Ankle/Knee) - Limited
No. 28 RB De'Von Achane (Ribs) - Full
No. 49 LS Joe Cardona (Hamstring) - Full
No. 26 CB Rasul Douglas (Foot) - Full
No. 23 CB Jack Jones (Knee) - Full
No. 9 S Ifeatu Melinfonwu (Thumb/Groin) - Full
* No. 60 OL Andrew Meyer (Tricep) - Limited
No. 44 LB Chop Robinson (Oblique) - Full
No. 83 TE Darren Waller (Rest) - Full
No. 27 CB Ethan Bonner (Knee) - Full
No. 55 OL Aaron Brewer (Ankle) - Full
No. 72 OL Jonah Savaiinaea (Knee) - Full
* Injured Reserve designated to return window
Friday, December 12
No. 22 DB Elijah Campbell (Ankle/Knee) - Limited
No. 28 RB De'Von Achane (Ribs) - Limited
No. 49 LS Joe Cardona (Hamstring) - Limited
No. 26 CB Rasul Douglas (Foot) - Limited
No. 23 CB Jack Jones (Knee) - Limited
No. 9 S Ifeatu Melinfonwu (Thumb/Groin) - Limited
* No. 60 OL Andrew Meyer (Tricep) - Limited
No. 44 LB Chop Robinson (Oblique) - Limited
No. 83 TE Darren Waller (Rest) - Limited
No. 27 CB Ethan Bonner (Knee) - Full
No. 55 OL Aaron Brewer (Ankle) - Limited
No. 72 OL Jonah Savaiinaea (Knee) - Full
* Injured Reserve designated to return window
Thursday, December 11
No. 22 DB Elijah Campbell (Ankle/Knee) - DNP
No. 51 LB Caleb Johnson (Shoulder) - DNP
No. 28 RB De'Von Achane (Ribs) - Limited
No. 49 LS Joe Cardona (Hamstring) - Limited
No. 26 CB Rasul Douglas (Foot) - Limited
No. 9 S Ifeatu Melinfonwu (Thumb/Groin) - Limited
* No. 60 OL Andrew Meyer (Tricep) - Limited
No. 44 LB Chop Robinson (Oblique) - Limited
No. 83 TE Darren Waller (Rest) - Limited
No. 27 CB Ethan Bonner (Knee) - Full
No. 55 OL Aaron Brewer (Ankle) - Full
No. 72 OL Jonah Savaiinaea (Knee) - Full
* Injured Reserve designated to return window
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