Mike Tomlin says that JuJu Smith-Schuster and Joe Haden's practice during this week will dictate availability on Thursday.
He says it won't be a very physical week of practice, but Wednesday will be a crucial day for their game availability.
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) November 23, 2020
The Pittsburgh Steelers are taking it easy on their short week but there is still some urgency when it comes to injuries. The team will be without tight end Zach Gentry, but thankfully Vance McDonald is coming back. But this is just part of the discussion.
Head coach Mike Tomlin talked about injuries at his Monday press conference and highlighted cornerback Joe Haden and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. According to Tomlin, Smith-Schuster and Haden’s participation on Wednesday will determine availability for Thursday night’s game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Haden took to Twitter not long after the game to assure fans it was a scary moment but assure fans he was fine.
Ima be fine!! Scared myself though….. not gona lie! 🙏🏽
10-0 vibes!!!!— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) November 22, 2020
Meanwhile, Smith-Schuster’s injury is more of a mystery. Smith-Schuster seemed to injure himself when he slipped on a penalty flag thrown by an official. Smith-Schuster hopped off the field, unable to put weight on his foot.
If either of these guys cannot go on Thursday, it will have a significant impact on both the offense and defense.
