Week 13 Injury Report: Polamalu expected to be sidelined until week 15

The Latest Steelers Buzz Safety Troy Polamalu is a week or two away from returning and is categorized as “doubtful” for this week against Oakland, but he won’t play. With a short-turnaround in week 14, Polamalu is scheduled to return to the lineup against the 7-4 Green Bay Packers on December 20th. Polamalu is expected to go through individual drills next week. Kick returner Stefan Logan has a rib injury and will be limited on Wednesday. The Steelers though expect Logan to play. There is some optimism that starting left guard Chris Kemoeatu will be able to play in week 14 against the Cleveland Browns and could possibly return to action this week. Kemoeatu will be limited tomorrow but will

Tomlin anticipates Roethlisberger to play; Kemoeatu out

The Latest Steelers Buzz *Ben Roethlisberger sustained a mild concussion on Sunday and Monday morning the Steelers brought him in for a number of tests. Roethlisberger is fine and passed all of the tests. Give that information, Tomlin anticipates Roethlisberger to practice on Wednesday and play against the Ravens. *Backup QB Charlie Batch (wrist) will have surgery Wednesday morning. Batch will have a plate inserted into his wrist. Tomlin claims that Batch will be sidelined for at least 2-4 weeks. The Steelers are waiting to gather further information after Batch has the surgery. At this point the Steelers plan to go with two active quarterbacks on game days, with Dennis Dixon as the primary backup. Regardless of any moves the

Polamalu has PCL sprain; likely to play against Baltimore

Week 11 Mike Tomlin Press Conference roundup Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed today that the injury to Troy Polamalu is not as severe as once believed. Polamalu suffered a PCL sprain, opposed to last time when he had an MCL injury. Polamalu is expected to be held out against Kansas City this Sunday but there are strong indications that Polamalu will be able to play against Baltimore in week 12. “Troy’s status for this game is probably questionable at best, although we’ve had some favorable information in regards to where he is from a health standpoint, ” Mike Tomlin said.

Steelers title hopes will depend on a healthy Troy Polamalu

Polamalu expected to be okay The Pittsburgh Steelers received a scare Sunday afternoon when Troy Polamalu left the game after only one series in Pittsburgh’s 18-12 loss to Cincinnati. Polamalu under-went an MRI on Sunday but the Steelers received good news as the MRI went well. Polamalu is expected to only be sidelined for 1-2 weeks at the most, barring a coaches decision for Polamalu to miss further games. With the 2-7 Kansas City Chiefs on the Steelers schedule, Pittsburgh will be very cautious with Polamalu this week as he likely won’t play. When Polamalu is out of action, the Steelers are a totally different team. There is no way around it. If Polamalu’s nagging knee injury continues to be

Polamalu practices with 1st-team defense; will play on Sunday

Friday Practice Report As expected, safety Troy Polamalu returned to practice today. Polamalu who sat out the past two practices, ran with the first-team defense and will play against the Minnesota Vikings. Polamalu returned to action last week against Cleveland and finished the game with 4 tackles and one interception. *Running back Rashard Mendenhall was a full participant for the second consecutive day. Mendenhall was limited in Wednesday’s practice with a sore knee and will make his fourth consecutive start at running back. *Running back Willie Parker was also a full participant and will backup Mendenhall Sunday afternoon. Parker who claims he consulted with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin about who will start this week, has drawn some criticism from

Latest Steelers Buzz: Polamalu’s status for Sunday’s game unclear

Week 5: Mike Tomlin Press Conference The key for the Steelers this week is getting consecutive wins for the first time this season and as the Steelers travel to Detroit this weekend, the Steelers will also be looking for their first road win of the season. Injury Report *According to Mike Tomlin, Troy Polamalu is progressing well, he may participate in a limited basis on Wednesday. His participation though for Sunday’s game is unclear. His availability depends on how he practices this week. Safety Ryan Clark (lower back), Chris Kemoeatu (left ankle), and Andre Frazier (Shoulder) will all be limited early in the week. All three players are expected to play. *Tight End David Johnson (high ankle sprain) is expected

Timmons unable to make it through Wednesday’s Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers starting inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons predicted on Monday that he would play on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Going into Wednesday’s practice that appeared to be the case, but mid-way through Wednesday’s practice Timmons re-injured his ankle and his status for Thursday’s practice is up in the air. Timmons and Troy Polamalu were the only players on the injured report this week but 2nd year wide receiver Limas Sweed has joined them. Sweed was also limited in practice on Wednesday with a foot injury. In the Steelers season opener, Sweed fell behind rookie wide out Mike Wallace on the depth chart. Timmons has not been ruled out for Sunday’s game and his status won’t be known until later

NFL: Steelers, Harrison $11-$15 million apart in guaranteed money

The Steelers offer to linebacker James Harrison remains in the range of $14.5 million guaranteed and the team has no plans to offer Harrison more guaranteed money than what Troy Polamalu ($15.75 million) received in 2007 The Latest Contract Talks Talks with linebacker James Harrison have not progressed over the past month and