Inactive Steelers players for Week 4 matchup against Colts | Sports

The Steelers head into at the moment's sport against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium with out some key players, however Coach Mike Tomlin is at all times targeted on who is obtainable quite than who is not accessible.

Linebacker Alex Highsmith, operating again Jaylen Warren, tight finish MyCole Pruitt, and guard Isaac Seumalo are all inactive on account of accidents, whereas cornerback Darius Rush and receiver Roman Wilson are additionally among the many inactives, and Russell Wilson is the third quarterback.

With Highsmith out with a groin harm, will probably be Nick Herbig and DeMarvin Leal who will probably be accessible and requested to step up, against each the cross and rush.

“I think if you want to be an elite player, and play on an elite level, you've got to play all three downs,” stated Herbig. “That was a big focus for me in camp. Mike T(omlin) talked about it every day, working on the run game.”

Herbig stepped in against the Chargers when Highsmith was injured, ending the sport with two sacks.

It's par for the course with the way in which he takes benefit of each snap.

“I think it's my coaches and teammates, them believing in me, putting me in position to make plays, mentoring me, showing me the ropes,” stated Herbig. “It's an excellent feeling as a result of you realize your laborious work is paying off.

“You work all year, all offseason, for moments like that, to be able to go out there and perform.”

In addition to his work on the line of defense, Leal labored on the exterior linebacker spot all through group improvement and is predicted so as to add to his function this week.

Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin has consolation in what Leal offers, particularly seeing his maturity since he first arrived.

“A big thing with him in terms of how he approaches his job and the consistency with which he tries to do his job is a change,” stated Austin. “We form of anticipated that after we drafted Marv. He was a younger man, 21-year-old man who's coming in and going to have some rising to do.

“We figured there would be some growing pains along the way. I think his performance at camp and the things we like and saw about it this off-season and everything, is because of his maturity and the things he is starting to do more consistently.”

Linebacker T.J. Watt is aware of Leal will convey it at the moment, giving the protection what they want with Highsmith out.

“This is not his first go-around,” stated Watt. “He's gotten stay in sport reps at each finish and out of doors linebacker. So, we're comfy with that.

“He asks good questions. He has proven numerous versatility in his cross rush strikes. Obviously, he can cease the run.

“He is a big guy. He's not just powerful like he looks, he has a lot of finesse to him as you guys have seen. He's come a long way, and I'm really excited for him to get some playing time.”

At operating again, Jaylen Warren continues to be hobbled by the knee harm he suffered against the Chargers final week. When Warren left the sport, it was Cordarrelle Patterson who was requested to step up behind Najee Harris. If that's the case once more this week, Harris is aware of they are going to be wonderful.

“C.P. is a future Hall of Famer,” stated Harris. “He works in any offense. He is a good player. What he brings to the table is something people have to key in on. He is a good player.”

Patterson considers himself a do-it-all participant, even throwing out the power to play protection, or quarterback, if wanted.

“I don't sell myself short for anything,” stated Patterson. “I really feel like I may play any place on the soccer discipline. If my identify is known as, I simply go on the market and make a play. No matter what, if it is on kickoff or punt, protection or quarterback.

“I don't sell myself short for anything. The more you can do, the more you stay around in this league. I'm so thankful God gave me the opportunity to be ready and willing to just play any position.”

Even although it is early within the season, the Steelers have relied closely on the subsequent man up mentality, together with on the offensive line, and Harris stated they need to hold that going.

“It's the next man up. That is the mentality,” stated Harris. “Whoever is in there we count on them to do the identical as the one who was in there earlier than. It's 11-on-11, the final word group sport.

“We expect you to have that standard. It's just the next man up mentality. You expect them to go in there and execute the job. Just next man up.”

On the offensive line, whereas Seumalo returned to apply this week, he will not be lively at the moment. With Seumalo out, guards Mason McCormick and Spencer Anderson are anticipated to each see time.

Last week against the Chargers, Anderson and McCormick rotated however had been each on the sphere similtaneously properly when the Steelers had been within the jumbo bundle, utilizing six offensive linemen.

Anderson stated it is all a part of the subsequent man up mentality on the road. Before the season began heart Nate Herbig was positioned on the Reserve/Injured List, and rookie Zach Frazier has stepped in. Seumalo was injured in apply earlier than the season began and hasn't seen sport motion, with Anderson and McCormick stepping up.

“I am confident in who I am,” stated McCormick. (*4*)
“I am super excited. Any time you get an opportunity to play this game, it's a fun one. I look forward to the challenge, and whatever happens, happens.”

The Steelers additionally elevated defensive again Thomas Graham Jr. and operating again Aaron Shampklin from the apply squad to the Active/Inactive Roster for the sport as a result of accidents.

Graham was signed to a Reserve/Future contract on the finish of the 2023 season after which added to the apply squad initially of the season. He was initially drafted by the Chicago Bears within the sixth spherical of the 2021 NFL Draft. He performed in 4 video games for the Bears, recording 13 tackles and 4 passes defensed. He additionally frolicked on the Bears apply squad.

Shampklin was with the group all through the offseason and thru the preseason, and was waived on the ultimate roster lower and returned to the apply squad. Shampklin initially joined the Steelers when he signed a Reserve/Future contract on the finish of the 2023 season. Prior to that he frolicked with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023, and likewise spent a part of the 2022 season with the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys.

The full record of inactives is beneath.