Phil Matusz Head Strength And Conditioning Coach | Pittsburgh Steelers Website
Phil Matusz Head Strength And Conditioning Coach | Pittsburgh Steelers Website
The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced their inactive list for the Week 6 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, primarily influenced by injuries. Linebackers Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig, running back Cordarrelle Patterson, tight end MyCole Pruitt, and safety Damontae Kazee were declared out on Friday and remain inactive.
With outside rushers Highsmith and Herbig sidelined and DeMarvin Leal placed on the Reserve/Injured List, the team will depend on linebackers Jeremiah Moon, Ade Ogundeji, and Eku Leota to step up. T.J. Watt expressed confidence in these players: "I think Ade, Moon, Eku have done a great job of getting the most out of the reps... They've played good football at a high level before."
Running back Jaylen Warren is active after recovering from an ankle injury that kept him out of recent games. Quarterback Justin Fields highlighted Warren's importance: "He's a great player all around... So that'll be a huge part of our offense if we're able to get him back for sure."
Rookie receiver Roman Wilson will make his NFL debut following recovery from an ankle injury. He hopes to contribute positively: "Just another playmaker out there... Hopefully I can bring my energy and a lot of excitement to this team being a younger guy."
Quarterback Russell Wilson will be active as the No. 2 quarterback for the first time this season. Coach Mike Tomlin noted his progress: "I like what I've seen out here (in practice)... I thought he had a good week displaying his health." Wilson shared his readiness: "I've been getting all the reps... I feel really confident about that."
The full list of inactives includes Kyle Allen as third quarterback along with several other key players from both teams.
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