Steelers Release Inactives List For Wild Card Battle Against Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their list of inactive players for their Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. The list includes some key names, including quarterback Kenny Pickett, running back Najee Harris, and wide receiver Diontae Johnson.

Key Players Ruled Out

The most notable absence on the Steelers’ inactives list is quarterback Kenny Pickett. Pickett has been dealing with a concussion since the team’s Week 16 game against the Carolina Panthers. He did not practice all week and was ruled out for Sunday’s game on Friday.

Running back Najee Harris is also inactive for the Steelers. Harris has been dealing with a foot injury since the team’s Week 12 game against the Indianapolis Colts. He did not practice all week and was ruled out for Sunday’s game on Friday.

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson is also inactive for the Steelers. Johnson has been dealing with a toe injury since the team’s Week 15 game against the Carolina Panthers. He did not practice all week and was ruled out for Sunday’s game on Friday.

Other Notable Inactives

In addition to Pickett, Harris, and Johnson, the Steelers have also ruled out the following players for Sunday’s game:

• Offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr.
• Guard Kevin Dotson
• Defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi
• Linebacker Devin Bush
• Cornerback Cam Sutton

Implications for the Game

The Steelers’ inactives list has a number of implications for Sunday’s game. The most significant is the absence of quarterback Kenny Pickett. Pickett has been the Steelers’ starting quarterback for the majority of the season, and his absence will be a major blow to the team’s offense.

The Steelers will also be without their top two running backs in Najee Harris and Benny Snell Jr. This will leave the team with a thin running back corps, and it will be difficult to replace the production of Harris and Snell.

The Steelers’ defense will also be weakened by the absence of Larry Ogunjobi and Cam Sutton. Ogunjobi is one of the team’s best pass rushers, and Sutton is one of the team’s best cornerbacks.

Conclusion

The Steelers’ inactives list for their Wild Card matchup against the Ravens is a major blow to the team’s chances of winning. The absence of quarterback Kenny Pickett, running backs Najee Harris and Benny Snell Jr., and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi and cornerback Cam Sutton will make it difficult for the Steelers to compete with the Ravens.

The Steelers will need to play their best game of the season if they want to have a chance of winning on Sunday night. However, the odds are stacked against them, and it would be a major upset if they were to pull off a victory.