The Pittsburgh Steelers got a mix of good and not-so-good injury news on Friday ahead of their showdown with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Based on the team's latest injury report, edge rusher TJ Watt and wide receiver Diontae Johnson were full participants in the Steelers Thursday and Friday practices and should be available to suit up against the Packers in Week 4. However, wideout Chase Claypool is still questionable after sitting out their latest training.
Superstar pass rusher TJ Watt and WR Diontae Johnson were full participants and should be good to go for the #Steelers in Green Bay.
WR Chase Claypool, meanwhile, is officially listed as questionable. pic.twitter.com/CJCzZ1o40L— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) October 1, 2021
TJ Watt and Diontae Johnson both sit out their Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, with the former dealing with a groin injury and the latter nursing a knee issue. Fortunately, it looks like they have progressed well in their recovery and should be able to give the Steelers a boost in their bid to return to the winning column.
As for Chase Claypool's part, the young wideout has actually played in all three games for the Steelers so far and started in two. Nonetheless, an unfortunate hamstring injury on Thursday limited his participation in practice. Now, there are serious concerns whether he'll be ready in time to play at Lambeau Field.
For what it's worth, though, the return of some of their top players should be beneficial for the struggling Steelers. At 1-2 and losers of two straight outings, Ben Roethlisberger and Co. really need the win on Sunday to keep their postseason hopes alive.
The Steelers are bottom of the AFC North, with the Bengals leading 3-1 followed by the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns at 2-1 each.
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