The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week Two game against the Seattle Seahawks. Per the team’s release, three players have been ruled out: CB Joey Porter Jr. (hamstring), SS DeShon Elliott (knee), and DL Derrick Harmon (knee). None of the three practiced Friday. They are the only three with game statuses. EDGE Nick Herbig (hamstring) does not have an injury designation and practiced in full for the second-straight day.
EDGE Alex Highsmith was limited with an ankle injury during Friday’s practice but also doesn’t have a game status and will play. As will OT Calvin Anderson (illness), EDGE T.J. Watt and DL Cam Heyward, the latter two who received rest during the week. All three practiced fully today.
Steelers Week 2 Friday Injury Report:
OUT:
DT Derrick Harmon (knee)
S DeShon Elliott (knee)
CB Joey Porter Jr. (hamstring)#Steelers #NFL
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) September 12, 2025
Steelers Week 2 Friday Injury Report
DNP
DL Derrick Harmon (knee – Out)
CB Joey Porter Jr. (hamstring – Out)
SS DeShon Elliott (knee – Out)
Limited
EDGE Alex Highsmith (ankle – No Game Status)
Full
OT Calvin Anderson (illness – No Game Status)
DL Cam Heyward (No Game Status)
EDGE Nick Herbig (hamstring – No Game Status)
EDGE T.J. Watt (No Game Status)
Harmon and Elliott were ruled out earlier in the week and failed to practice. Both are recovering from MCL sprains. Harmon’s occurred in the preseason while Elliott’s happened in Week One against the New York Jets. While deemed week-to-week, the fact both were ruled out by Mike Tomlin during his Tuesday press conference calls into question their availability for Week Three against the New England Patriots. A return in Week Four against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland or a return following the team’s Week Five bye is more likely.
Isaiahh Loudermilk and Yahya Black will pick up the bulk of Harmon’s snaps until he returns. Chuck Clark is likely to start at strong safety for Elliott, though DC Teryl Austin wouldn’t commit to him or the newly-signed Jabrill Peppers. Clark recorded eight tackles against the Jets.
Herbig is poised to make his 2025 debut after sitting out Week One. He suffered a hamstring injury in the preseason and was limited in practice ahead of the opener, failing to dress last Sunday. If active, Herbig will be the team’s No. 3 pass rusher behind starters T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith while rookie Jack Sawyer will revert back to the No. 4 outside linebacker spot.
Porter suffered his hamstring injury during the Jets game and was unable to finish. Though Tomlin expressed early optimism for him to play in Week Two, he won’t make it back for this game. Jalen Ramsey will see more snaps on the outside while Brandin Echols will see increased work. Both players can align in the slot or on the outside.
Anderson will dress and serve as the Steelers’ No. 3 swing tackle. Watt and Heyward received usual rest and will start this weekend.
Any roster elevations the team intends to make for the game must be done by Saturday at 4 PM/EST.
Pittsburgh and Seattle kickoff Sunday at 1 PM/EST.
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