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Jordan Zuwalt Injures Groin And Other Practice Participation Notes

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Jordan Zumwalt sat out for the conclusion of practice today with his upper leg wrapped. According to Mike Tomlin, he was experiencing some tightness in his groin which will be evaluated. With the heavy rains in the area today, the field conditions were more conducive to potential groin pulls.

Martavis Bryant, who was sidelined yesterday with a groin injury, returned to full participation today. Le’Veon Bell sat out today due to tightness in his hamstring. With backs on backers out of the way, it wouldn’t surprise me if he were to return soon. CJ Goodwin also missed practice today due to a shoulder injury he sustained yesterday.

Coach Tomlin said the other men who are sidelined are working to get back soon. Alvester Alexander and Mike Mitchell had a good run with trainers this morning according to Tomlin.

Ramon Foster was expected to join the team today, but he did not attend practice today.

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Martavis Bryant Returns To Practice

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Rookie Wide Receiver Martavis Bryant has returned to practice today after missing yesterday due to a groin injury.

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With today being the first day of hitting, it will be interesting to see how the tall rookie performs under pressure. We’ll have an update on practice participation later today, and a complete recap tonight.

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Le’Veon Bell Will Not Practice Today

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Le’veon Bell left practice early yesterday. According to Coach Tomlin, he was experiencing some tightness in his hamstring. Tomlin didn’t know if the 2nd year running back would miss any time from it. Bell told reporters this morning that he will not participate in practice today.

According to Bell, his hamstring has been bothering him for a couple of days. The Steelers starting running back also said that he was disappointed that he will miss backs on backers in this year’s first contact practice. Bell says that he is sitting out only as a precaution. Hopefully that’s truly the case and he returns to action soon.

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Martavis Bryant Absent From Practice And Other Participation Notes

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None of the injury news today was as bad as David Snow’s foot fracture, but there are a few minor injuries to report.

WR Martavis Bryant did not participate in practice today due to a groin injury. RB Le’Veon Bell left practice early due to some tightness in his hamstring. Coach Tomlin said they are evaluating him. Lastly, WR CJ Goodwin sat out the end of practice due to a shoulder injury he received while landing on it during a catch.

Mike Tomlin said that he didn’t how much time, if any, the players would miss, and described them as ‘the necessary things that go on during this time of year’.

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David Snow Has A Broken Foot That Requires Surgery

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Yesterday I reported that backup center David Snow had a foot injury, and left practice with his foot in a boot. Coach Tomlin addressed the media after practice today and revealed that Snow’s foot is broken and will require surgery. This is a tough blow for Snow obviously, and while I don’t know the specifics about the severity of his injury yet, foot surgery doesn’t mean his season is over.

Depending on the type and severity of the fracture, you could be looking at a 12 week recovery window. Of course, it could be much longer. We’ll have to wait for more information to become available.

Every training camp injury creates an opportunity for another player to show their stuff. With Snow sidelined for the rest of camp, opportunity arises for younger lineman like Wesley Johnson and Chris Elkins to earn a spot on the 53 man roster.

 

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C/G David Snow Leaves Practice With Ankle Injury

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The first practice of training camp is in the books, and there was one injury to report on. Steelers back up C/G David Snow left practice early with what was described as an ankle/foot injury. No further details are available at this time. As a player, getting hurt on the first day of training camp is just about the last thing you want to have happen. Hopefully it’s nothing serious.

Snow was an undrafted free agent who signed with the Bills in 2012. The Steelers signed him last year, and promoted him from the practice squad last December, though he never ended up taking a snap in 2013.

*Update- Snow was seen leaving the locker room with a boot on his foot.

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Update On Matt Spaeth’s Injury

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Last week I reported that Matt Spaeth was one of the few Steelers who was rehabbing an injury during OTA’s, but at the time, it wasn’t clear if the injury rehab was related to his Lisfranc, or a different injury entirely. According to Scout.com writer Jim Wexell, Spaeth’s rehab activities this week were indeed related to the Lisfranc surgery he had last September.

Spaeth’s Lisfranc surgery required multiple screws to be inserted into his foot. Those screws started to become loose, so they were removed four weeks ago. The veteran tight end spent much of the time this week running on the sidelines at OTA practice. According to Spaeth, via Scout.com, he looks forward to being able to play without foot pain this season. Spaeth added, “I haven’t felt this good in a long time.”

The injury first occurred during training camp early last August. A few weeks later, the team placed Spaeth on IR with the return designation. He returned to practice November 21st and was subsequently activated on December 7th. He saw limited reps for much of the remaining 4 weeks, participating for a total of 132 snaps.

Hopefully Matt Spaeth has a full and productive season this year.

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Archer And Worilds Absent From OTA’s Today, Others Sidelined

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RB/WR Dri Archer and LB Jason Worilds were absent from practice today. Counting Ike Taylor, Troy Polamalu, and Jordan Zumwalt, that makes five players missing from today’s voluntary practice.

Archer was sent home sick yesterday morning according to Scout reporter Jim Wexell. Hopefully his illness isn’t serious. Tomorrow is the last practice of the week before the team adjourns until next Tuesday.

Jason Worilds reportedly left practice early yesterday with his left thigh wrapped. While the team hasn’t made any official statements about it, Worilds told some reporters it was cramping. Mark Kaboly of the Trib painted a different picture this morning on the radio.

According to Kaboly, Jason Worilds got his foot caught up as he was running in and went down in the heap of players. While Worilds later said it was cramps, Kaboly says it was his hamstring. Hopefully it was the former and not the latter.

DE Nick Williams, OG Nik Embernate, and TE Matt Spaeth did not participate, but were all in attendance rehabilitating today at the South Side. Williams, who is recovering from surgery to repair a knee subluxation, said last month that he was hoping to be able to do some type of work in OTA’s. Embernate is also rehabbing his knee. “Embernasty” tore his ACL and MCL last August. Neither were expected to be full participants at the start of OTAs. The nature of Spaeth’s rehab is unknown at this time.

RB Miquel Maysonet and WR  Jasper Collins were sidelined today according to Wexell. Hopefully just minor issues are keeping them out. Every minute counts when you are a youngster hoping to beat the odds and crack a roster spot, or perhaps even a practice squad spot down the road.

Steelers And Browns Week 17 Injury Reports

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The Steelers injury report is out for the Browns game, and it looks pretty good. Terence Garvin (knee) is the only player who is ruled out for the Steelers. Both Emmanuel Sanders (knee) and Jason Worilds (abdomen) are labeled as questionable. David DeCastro (back), Jarvis Jones (illness), Brett Keisel (foot) , Heath Miller (non-injury), Troy Polamalu (non-injury), and Markus Wheaton (finger).

Sanders spoke with media today regarding his status and said, “Right now I’m 50-50. We’re going to call it a game-time decision.” He went on to say that he’ll try to play through the pain if it won’t make the injury any worse.

When asked about his back, David DeCastro said, “I’m good to go. My back’s fine.”

For the Browns:

OG Jason Pinkston (concussion), TE Andre Smith (strained calf) and NT Phil Taylor (concussion) are all Out.

DE John Hughes (knee, elbow) is Doubtful

TE Jordan Cameron (concussion), cornerback Joe Haden (hip pointer), guard John Greco (sprained knee) and guard Shawn Lauvao (thigh contusion) are listed as Questionable. 

LB Paul Kruger (illness), S Jordan Poyer (toe), OT Joe Thomas (back), LB Tank Carder (shoulder), P Spencer Lanning (left knee), RB Willis McGahee (knee), OT Mitchell Schwartz (toe) and S T.J. Ward (shoulder, illness) are all listed as Probable.

Steelers Place LaMarr Woodley On IR, Sign LB Jamaal Westerman

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The team announced that LaMarr Woodley has been placed on injured reserve. LB Jamaal Westerman has been signed to fill the vacancy on the roster. Woodley injured his right calf during the Bengals game Sunday night. This will make 14 games in the past three seasons the linebacker has missed due to leg injuries.

Westerman, 6’3″ 260 lbs, was signed by the Jets in 2009 as an UDFA out of Rutgers. He spent time with three different teams last year, but was most recently with the Bills before being released last week. He has 6 career sacks over the course of the 57 games he’s been active in.