Linebacker Ryan Shazier will “likely” play Sunday afternoon vs the Arizona Cardinals, Mike Tomlin said today. Tomlin called the play of backups Sean Spence and Vince Williams “above the line” in Shazier’s absence.

Safety Will Allen injured his ankle vs the Chargers and had an MRI today.

Tomlin provided no update on Ben Roethlisberger’s injured knee. Roethlisberger told 937 The Fan this morning he hopes to participate in 7-on-7 drills in practice.

Martavis Bryant will be activated this week.