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George Pickens injury update: New details emerge about Steelers WR’s status with Monday practice report

Barkley-Truaxby:Barkley Truax•12/23/24•

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The Pittsburgh Steelers released its Monday injury report ahead of Week 17’s Christmas day game against the Kansas City Chiefs, updating the status of wide receiver George Pickens and others before the matchup.

Pickens, who was a full participant in Pittsburgh’s practice, gave a brief update on his status on Monday as well, saying he felt “good.” He was also asked if he’d be able to suit up on Wednesday.

“I hope so,” said Pickens. “It depends on how I feel. … I feel good. But who makes the decision is [with] the coaches and the doctors. Whatever they tell me to do, I am doing.”

Pickens hasn’t played since Dec. 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Despite this, he’s still the team’s leading receiver at 90 receptions, 850 yards, and three touchdowns this season. The Steelers will be hopeful he can return against the Kansas City Chiefs this week, but signs appear to point toward Pickens being healthy by the Steelers’ wild card game.

It should be noted that the Steelers went through a walkthrough, not a full practice on Monday. Below is the full report:

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Monday, December 23

No. 2 QB Justin Fields (Abdominal) – Limited
No. 14 WR George Pickens (Hamstring) – Full
No. 15 WR Ben Skowronek (Hip) – DNP
No. 18 WR Mike Williams (NIR – Resting Vet) – Full
No. 24 CB Joey Porter Jr. (Knee) – DNP
No. 25 S DeShon Elliott (Hamstring) – Full
No. 26 CB Donte Jackson (Back) – Full
No. 44 LB Tyler Matakevich (Knee) – Full
No. 50 LB Elandon Roberts (NIR – Resting Vet) – Full
No. 73 OL Isaac Seumalo (NIR – Resting Vet) – Full
No. 90 LB T.J. Watt (NIR – Resting Vet) – Full
No. 97 DT Cameron Heyward (NIR – Resting Vet) – Full
No. 99 DT Larry Ogunjobi (Groin) – Full

Kickoff between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs is set for 1 p.m. ET and will air live on Netflix. The Chiefs are three-point favorites over the Steelers in Pittsburgh.