Some really promising and unexpected news out of practice today- Le’Veon Bell was a full participant. Heath Miller, Curtis Brown, Steve McLendon, and Brett Keisel all were listed as full participants as well.

Jarvis Jones was limited.

Cortez Allen did not participate.

Heath was wearing a knee brace and said it would take some getting used to. He said he’s easing back into things, and how he feels Friday will determine if he plays Sunday. Bell carried the ball today in full pads, but I would personally be surprised if he made an appearance against the Bears. Great news on his progress either way, though.

Dick LeBeau said that he expects Jarvis Jones to return to practice fully tomorrow, and to play Sunday night.

No real surprises on the inactive list for tonight’s game.

For the Steelers:

Le’Veon Bell, Cortez Allen, Heath Miller, Landry Jones, Shayne Graham, Curtis Brown and Cody Wallace. Shaun Suisham will be kicking tonight.

For the Bengals:

CB B. Ghee, G M. Pollak, RB R. Burkhead, WR D. Sanzenbacher, T T. Hawkinson, TE O. Charles, DE M. Hunt.

For the Steelers-

OUT: Cortez Allen, Le’Veon Bell and Heath Miller.

DOUBTFUL: Curtis Brown.

PROBABLE: Shaun Suisham and Steve McLendon.

As I mentioned yesterday, Cortez Allen being ruled out comes as no surprise as he hasn’t participated in practice all week. Curtis Brown is somewhat of a surprise, since he was reported to have been a full participant yesterday.  William Gay will take his place, with Shamarko Thomas seeing time in the Nickel.

For the Bengals-

OUT: CB Ghee and G Pollack.

DOUBTFUL: S Miles.

QUESTIONABLE: T Whitworth.

The following players did not participate in practice today: CB Cortez Allen, CB Curtis Brown, and RB Le’Veon Bell.
Steve McLendon, Heath Miller, and Shaun Suisham were limited.

Allen is still recovering from an ankle sprain he suffered during the Titans game. Curtis Brown missed practice due to illness.

McLendon is said to have a hamstring injury.

The Steelers lost. At home. To the Titans. It was ugly. What stings a lot more than the loss is the excessive injury toll the team suffered today. Most notably- Maurkice Pouncey. Pouncey injured his ACL and his MCL only 8 plays into the season opener. David DeCastro was attempting to cut block on Sen’Derrick Marks, but instead Pouncey was the unfortunate recipient. Pouncey is said to need surgery on his knee and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Larry Foote and LaRod Stephens-Howlings are also reportedly going to require surgery due to injuries received in today’s game. Foote ruptured his bicep and LSH suffered a torn ACL.

Cortez Allen suffered an ankle injury late in the first half. The details were not available after the game, but it was being evaluated. Shaun Suisham injured his hamstring before the game and could reportedly miss a few weeks. More details should be available in the next couple days so stay tuned. Expect some roster moves tomorrow.