Pittsburgh Steelers release final injury report ahead of Ravens Thursday night

The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing their bitter rivals, the Baltimore Ravens, just as the calendar turned to December and history tells us these matchups are some of the greatest between the two division foes.

Though Baltimore has bee far from perfect, Lamar Jackson and a surging defense are sitting at (8-3) and have found a knack for winning, despite any odds in front of them.

Mike Tomlin’s Steelers have been a much different story. Their last victory came over a Chicago Bears team that’s mostly rebuilding. Pittsburgh won by just two points and that came nearly a full month ago.

Injuries have been one of the biggest hinderances to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season, but Tomlin will be the first to tell you he refuses to make excuses.

After a dreadful tie to the Lions and back-to-back losses the Steelers enter Thursday night’s primetime showdown desperate for a victory.

Once again, they will be with out several starters , highlighted by cornerback Joe Haden who has shown promise in his recovery, but can’t find his way to the field.

For the most part, this isn’t as bad of an injury report that the Steelers have released this season.

Pittsburgh Steelers final updates before kickoff

Joe Haden missed practice for the second straight day, still dealing with a foot injury that forced him to miss the last two games. Defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs was added to the injury report, limited on Thursday with an ankle injury. In addition, cornerback Arthur Maulet missed practice on Thursday, newly added with a quadricep injury.  

Tight end Pat Freiermuth (concussion) was a full participant, as was long snapper Christian Kuntz (hip). Both were injured against the Bengals on Sunday and were full participants for the second straight day. 

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral/right shoulder) and guard Trai Turner, a coach’s decision, didn’t practice on Wednesday but returned on Thursday. Receiver Chase Claypool was limited with a toe injury on Wednesday but was a full go on Thursday. 

Offensive tackle Zach Banner (illness) missed practice for the second straight day. 

On a related note, the Pittsburgh Steelers placed linebacker Robert Spillane on the Reserve/COVID-19 List on Thursday. Spillane has played in 10 games this season, starting one. He has a total of 17 tackles, including one for a loss.  

Spillane is the third player the team placed on the list this week. Offensive lineman Joe Haeg was placed on the list on Wednesday and linebacker T.J. Watt was placed on the list on Monday.

Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 13

Thursday, December 2
QB Ben Roethlisberger (Pectoral/Right Shoulder) – Full
CB Joe Haden (Foot) – DNP
OL Trai Turner (Coaches Decision) – Full
OL Zach Banner (Illness) – DNP
WR Chase Claypool (Toe) – Full
LS Christian Kuntz (Hip) – Full
TE Pat Freiermuth (Concussion) – Full
CB Arthur Maulet (Quadricep) – DNP
DE Isaiah Buggs (Ankle) – Limited