Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker did not practice today and is not expected to play Sunday against the Giants. Parker did practice on Wednesday but has been limited since. Mewelde Moore will start in place of Parker for the third consecutive week.
According to the Post-Gazette, Defensive End Aaron Smith has been excused from practice for personal reasons, the third straight day he missed practice. His status is up in the air but there is a strong chance that he will not play on Sunday.
Mike Tomlin will address the Santonio Holmes situation following today’s practice