{"id":153005,"date":"2025-09-13T03:39:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T03:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/153005\/"},"modified":"2025-09-13T03:39:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T03:39:13","slug":"steelers-week-two-friday-injury-report-three-ruled-out-herbig-to-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/153005\/","title":{"rendered":"Steelers’ Week Two Friday Injury Report: Three Ruled Out, Herbig To Play"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their final injury report ahead of their Sunday Week 2 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Per the team\u2019s release,<\/a> three players have been ruled out: CB Joey Porter Jr. (hamstring), SS DeShon Elliott (knee), and DL Derrick Harmon (knee). None of the three practiced Friday. They are the only three with game statuses. EDGE Nick Herbig (hamstring) does not have an injury designation and practiced in full for the second-straight day.<\/p>\n

EDGE Alex Highsmith was limited with an ankle injury Friday but also doesn\u2019t have a game status and will play. As will OT Calvin Anderson (illness), EDGE T.J. Watt and DL Cam Heyward. The latter two received rest during the week, and all three practiced fully today. Anderson will serve as the Steelers\u2019 swing tackle.<\/p>\n

Steelers Week 2 Friday Injury Report:<\/p>\n

OUT:<\/p>\n

DT Derrick Harmon (knee)<\/p>\n

S DeShon Elliott (knee)<\/p>\n

CB Joey Porter Jr. (hamstring)#Steelers<\/a> #NFL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Steelers Depot 7\u20e3 (@Steelersdepot) September 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Steelers\u2019 Week 2 Friday Injury Report
\nDNP<\/p>\n

DL Derrick Harmon (knee \u2013 Out)
CB Joey Porter Jr. (hamstring \u2013 Out)
SS DeShon Elliott (knee \u2013 Out)<\/p>\n

Limited<\/p>\n

EDGE Alex Highsmith (ankle \u2013 No Game Status)<\/p>\n

Full<\/p>\n

OT Calvin Anderson (illness \u2013 No Game Status)
DL Cam Heyward (No Game Status)
EDGE Nick Herbig (hamstring \u2013 No Game Status)
EDGE T.J. Watt (No Game Status)<\/p>\n

Harmon and Elliott were ruled out earlier in the week and failed to practice. Both are recovering from MCL sprains. Harmon\u2019s occurred in the preseason while Elliott\u2019s happened in Week 1 against the New York Jets. While deemed week to week, the fact both were ruled out by Mike Tomlin during his Tuesday press conference calls into question their availability for Week 3 against the New England Patriots. A return in Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland, or a return following the team\u2019s Week 5 bye is more likely.<\/p>\n

Isaiahh Loudermilk and Yahya Black will pick up the bulk of Harmon\u2019s snaps until he returns. Chuck Clark is likely to start at strong safety for Elliott, though DC Teryl Austin wouldn\u2019t commit to him or the newly signed Jabrill Peppers. Clark recorded eight tackles against the Jets.<\/p>\n

Herbig is poised to make his 2025 debut after sitting out Week 1. He suffered a hamstring injury in the preseason and was limited in practice ahead of the opener, ultimately failing to dress last Sunday. If active, Herbig will be the team\u2019s No. 3 pass rusher behind starters T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith while rookie Jack Sawyer will revert back to the No. 4 outside linebacker.<\/p>\n

Porter suffered his hamstring injury during the Jets game and was unable to finish. Though Tomlin expressed early optimism<\/a> that he would play in Week 2, he won\u2019t make it back for this game. Jalen Ramsey will see more snaps on the outside while Brandin Echols will see increased work. Both players can align in the slot or on the outside.<\/p>\n

Any roster elevations the team intends to make for the game must be done Saturday by 4 PM\/EST.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh and Seattle kick off Sunday at 1 PM\/EST.<\/p>\n