The Bengals and Steelers each had key starters return to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday.
Among them for Cincinnati was cornerback Adam Jones, who was back practicing after getting a veteran's rest day off Wednesday. Wide receiver James Wright also returned for a full session after sitting out for much of the past two weeks.
A.J. Green continued to be limited with his workload, so we shouldn't get too excited about the All-Pro receiver playing Sunday. Brandon LaFell was able to go full Thursday after being limited Wednesday.
In Pittsburgh, Ben Roethlisberger and Maurkice Pouncey both practiced today after sitting out Wednesday with what looked like veteran's rest days off.
Backup running back DeAngelo Williams popped back up on the injury report with his knee injury, which has caused him to miss the last five games. He now looks very iffy for Sunday.
The same is true of Darrius Heyward-Bey and Shamarko Thomas, both of whom missed a second-straight practice on Thursday. Expect them to be out on Sunday.
Here is the Thursday practice and injury report for both teams.
BENGALS |
INJURY | WED | THUR | FRI | STATUS |
DE Wallace Gilberry | Calf | DNP | DNP | ||
CB Adam Jones | Ankle | DNP | FP | ||
WR James Wright | Knee | DNP | FP | ||
G Clint Boling | Shoulder | LP | LP | ||
DE Carlos Dunlap | Neck | LP | LP | ||
WR A.J. Green | Hamstring | LP | LP | ||
WR Brandon LaFell | Knee | LP | FP | ||
S Derron Smith | Thigh | LP | LP | ||
LS Clark Harris | Groin | FP | FP | ||
DE Margus Hunt | NIR | -- | DNP | ||
TE C.J. Uzomah | Calf | LP | LP | ||
STEELERS |
INJURY | WED | THUR | FRI | STATUS |
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey | Foot | DNP | DNP | ||
C Maurkice Pouncey | NIR | DNP | -- | ||
QB Ben Roethlisberger | NIR | DNP | -- | ||
S Shamarko Thomas | Concussion | DNP | DNP | ||
T Marcus Gilbert | Ankle | LP | FP | ||
C/G B.J. Finney | Concussion | FP | FP | ||
G Ramon Foster | Chest | FP | FP | ||
DT Javon Hargrave | Concussion | FP | FP | ||
RB DeAngelo Williams | Knee | FP | DNP |
DNP - Did Not Participate
LP - Limited Participation
FP - Full Participation
Game Status:
Out = Player will not play
Doubtful = 25% chance a player will play
Questionable = 50% or greater chance a player will play
(-) = Not Listed - No game status available