Insider Notebook: Injury Report; Miller talks McClain hit, & more notes

By Dale Grdnic

PITTSBURGH -- While quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's status was the primary concern for Pittsburgh Steelers fans everywhere, the club had several other players with injury problems going into the next game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at 1 p.m. at Heinz Field.

Right offensive tackle Flozell Adams suffered a second injury to his right ankle during the recent game against the Baltimore Ravens, and veteran sub Trai Essex played most of the second half for him. While Adams praised the club's backup offensive linemen for a yeoman's performance this season, he was all but certain that he wouldn't miss a down this week.

Adams, tight end Heath Miller (concussion) and safety Troy Polamalu (ankle) missed practice Wednesday. While Miller's prognosis is sketchy, Polamalu likely will play since he hasn't missed a game despite sitting out several practices in each of the past few weeks.

"I know this is only going to be temporary, so I'm just focused on getting back out there and working hard to get ready for the Bengals,'' Adams said. "After I got treatment the past couple days, I know I'll be ready to go on Sunday.