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Team Notebook: Pittsburgh Steelers News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Steelers | Not official word on Clark The Pittsburgh Steelers have not officially said if FS Ryan Clark will be allowed to play in Week 9 because of his sickle cell trait, but it does not appear like he will play in the game even though he has received medical clearance. FS Tyrone Carter has been working with the first-team defense at free safety during practice in place of Clark. Steelers | Timmons considered questionable for Week 9 Pittsburgh Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is considered questionable for Week 9, and it does not look like he will play. If he is not able to play, LB Keyaron Fox will take his place. Steelers | Kirschke considered doubtful for Week 9 Pittsburgh Steelers DE Travis Kirschke (calf) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is considered doubtful for Week 9. Steelers | Parker's toe likely an issue for rest of season Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said the bye week helped RB Willie Parker's toe, but Parker is not 100 percent and likely will not be for the rest of the season. Steelers | Clark unlikely to play in Week 9 The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers FS Ryan Clark is unlikely to play in Week 9 against the Denver Broncos, and his teammates have been urging him to skip the game. Steelers | May go with no-huddle offense in Week 9 The Associated Press reports the Pittsburgh Steelers may go with a no-huddle offense against the Denver Broncos in Week 9, after the Baltimore Ravens had success running the same offense against the Broncos in Week 8. "It's a possibility," QB Ben Roethlisberger said. "We'll go into it with the mentality that we'll go in with the game plan we've got and, if we need to go into the no-huddle, we'll do it." Steelers | Timmons misses practice Thursday Pittsburgh Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 5. He hopes to be able to play in Week 9. Steelers | Kirschke misses practice Thursday Pittsburgh Steelers DE Travis Kirschke (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 5. He is considered questionable for Week 9 and probably will not play. DE Nick Eason will start if Kirschke is not able to play. Steelers | Kirschke, Timmons miss practice Wednesday CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers DE Travis Kirschke (calf) and LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 4. Steelers | Foster limited Wednesday CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers OG Ramon Foster (back) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 4. Steelers | Frazier expected to play in Week 9 Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers LB Andre Frazier (thigh) is expected to play in Week 9. Steelers | Foster may be limited in practice this week Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers OG Ramon Foster (back) may be limited in practice this week. Steelers | R. Clark’s status for Week 9 uncertain Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said FS Ryan Clark's status for Week 9 still remains in question. Doctors have cleared Clark, whose sickle-cell trait and the low altitude in Denver resulted in life-threatening complications two seasons ago, to play against the Broncos. Tomlin said Tuesday, Nov. 3, that the Steelers and Clark are still weighing the risks of the veteran playing in Denver. Tomlin said a final decision won't be made until later in the week. Steelers | Kirschke considered questionable for Week 9 The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said DE Travis Kirschke (calf) is considered questionable for Week 9. Steelers | Timmons considered questionable for Week 9 The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) is considered questionable for Week 9. Steelers | Carter, Townsend could start in Week 9 The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers SS Tyrone Carter or CB Deshea Townsend are likely to take FS Ryan Clark's place if he is unable to play in Week 9. Steelers | Parker misses practice Monday Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Willie Parker (illness) did not practice Monday, Nov. 2. Steelers | Timmons, Kirschke miss practice Monday Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) and DL Travis Kirschke (calf) did not practice Monday, Nov. 2. Head coach Mike Tomlin said he is more optimistic about Timmons' injury. Steelers | Decision on Clark to come later this week Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers FS Ryan Clark practiced Monday, Nov. 2, but a decision will come later this week as to whether he will travel to play against the Denver Broncos in Week 9. Steelers | Eason may start Week 9 Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers DE Nick Eason could start at left defensive end in Week 9 if DE Travis Kirschke (calf) is not able to play. Steelers | Clark cleared to play Week 9 Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers FS Ryan Clark said during a radio interview that he has been cleared to play in Denver Week 9 but there is no decision on whether he will play in the game. The last time Clark traveled to Denver, his blood reacted poorly to the thin air because of a sickle-cell trait. Steelers | Harrison named AFC Defensive Player of the Month Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for the month of October. Steelers | Timmons says ankle sprain isn’t a big deal Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) wrote on his blog Tuesday, Oct. 27, that the ankle injury he suffered Week 7 is "not a big deal," and that he expects to play Week 9. Timmons wrote that he sustained a Grade One sprain of his right ankle. Steelers | Timmons injured Week 7 The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the team's Week 7 game. Steelers | Kirschke injured in Week 7 The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers DE Travis Kirschke (calf) suffered a calf injury during the team's Week 7 game. Steelers | Roethlisberger puts up decent performance Week 7 The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger went 14-for-26 for 175 yards and one touchdown in Week 7. Steelers | Defense scores two touchdowns Week 7 The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley returned a fumble 77 yards for a touchdown in Week 7, while LB Keyaron Fox had a 82-yard interception return for a touchdown in the game. Steelers | Week 7 Inactives The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared LB Andre Frazier, FB Carey Davis, QB Dennis Dixon, CB Keenan Lewis, OG Kraig Urbik, WR Limas Sweed, DL Ra'shon Harris, OT Tony Hills inactive for Week 7. Steelers | Polamalu will try to wear a knee brace in Week 7 The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu (knee) plans to try to wear a knee brace in Week 7 after practicing with one Friday, Oct. 23. Polamalu discarded the brace after going through pregame warmups before Week 6, saying it restricted his running. Steelers | Polamalu probable for Week 7 Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu (knee) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23, He is listed as probable for Week 7 and will start the game. Steelers | Frazier questionable for Week 7 Pittsburgh Steelers LB Andre Frazier (thigh) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 7. Steelers | Mendenhall probable for Week 7 Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 7 and will start the game. Steelers | Parker says toe getting better John Harris, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Willie Parker (toe) said his toe is still swollen but is getting better. "I'm starting to plant, cut and do all that stuff because it's starting to heal up. It's still swollen, but it's getting a lot better. This week is the best that it's been," Parker said. Steelers | Polamalu practicing Friday Chuck Finder, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu (knee) is participating in practice Friday, Oct. 23. Steelers | Judge refuses to dismiss case against Roethlisberger Scott Sonner, of The Associated Press, reports a Nevada judge denied a motion to dismiss the lawsuit accusing Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger of rape in Nevada. Steelers | Mendenhall practices in full Thursday Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) practiced without limitations Thursday, Oct. 22. Steelers | Frazier misses practice Thursday Pittsburgh Steelers LB Andre Frazier (thigh) missed the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 22, but the team is hoping he will be ready to play Week 7. Steelers | Kirschke returns to practice Thursday Pittsburgh Steelers DE Travis Kirschke (rest) returned for the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 22. Steelers | Ward returns to practice Thursday Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (rest) returned for the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 22. Steelers | Polamalu misses practice Thursday Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu (knee) missed the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 22, but he is expected to play Week 7. Head coach Mike Tomlin kept him out of the team's first two practices this week as a precaution. Steelers | Mendenhall limited in practice Wednesday Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 21. Steelers | Kirschke misses practice Wednesday Pittsburgh Steelers DE Travis Kirschke (peronal) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Oct. 21. Steelers | Ward misses practice Wednesday Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (rest) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Oct. 21. Steelers | Polamalu misses practice Wednesday Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu (knee) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Oct. 21. Steelers | Frazier, Polamalu may be limited this week Jason Cato and Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, report Pittsburgh Steelers LB Andre Frazier (quadriceps) and SS Troy Polamalu (knee) could be limited during practice this week but are expected to play in Week 7. |
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