Category: 2024 season Week 11 – Steelers vs Ravens

Steelers injury update: Offensive star misses practice with ankle injury

Steelers RB Najee Harris missed practice on Wednesday.

When the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, they could be doing so without their star running back. According to the team’s practice report, starting running back Najee Harris didn’t practice on Wednesday while he deals with an ankle injury.

If Harris can’t go against the Ravens, Jaylen Warren would be the team’s feature back. On the season, Warren has only 55 carries and 217 rushing yards. This is in seven games.

Harris has 645 rushing yards on the season and is well on his way to his fourth straight 1,000-yard rushing season to start his career. The Steelers also have veteran Cordarrelle Patterson who has proven to be a great fit in the Steelers new offense at running back.

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Steelers vs Ravens injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 11

All the latest updates on the Pittsburgh Steelers’s injury report, including Najee Harris, ahead of Week 11 game vs the Ravens.

The Pittsburgh Steelers‘ (7-2) first divisional matchup of the season is the highly-anticipated brawl with the Baltimore Ravens (7-3).

Pittsburgh and Baltimore are riding win streaks and will fight tooth-and-nail to extend it by another at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday.

The first injury report of the week is rarely indicative of who won’t play in Week 11 (save Alex Highsmith), but here’s a look at the latest full injury and practice participation report:

Steelers injury report

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
WR Van Jefferson quadricep DNP
RB Najee Harris ankle DNP
CB Donte Jackson hamstring DNP
Nick Herbig hamstring FP
LB Alex Highsmith ankle DNP Out
OL Isaac Seuamlo NIR DNP
TE MyCole Pruitt knee DNP
DT Cameron Heyward NIR DNP

** in the designated 21-day window to return from injured reserve

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation 

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related

Ravens injury report

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
CB Jalyn Armour-Davis knee FP
S Kyle Hamilton ankle DNP
TE Isaiah Likely hamstring LP
DB Brent Urban concussion FP
OLB Kyle Van Noy illness DNP

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation 

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related

Najee Harris injury update

Pittsburgh’s leading rusher sustained an ankle injury late in its win over Washington on Sunday. He came back into the game, so the injury is not expected to be serious.

Nick Herbig injury update

Herbig’s return to action after missing the last four matchups couldn’t come at a better time with the injury to Alex Highsmith.

Alex Highsmith injury update

Highsmith has been battling injury all season long. After missing three games with a groin injury earlier this year, the linebacker now has a low ankle sprain. Mike Tomlin characterized the injury as week-to-week.

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Steelers work out a tandem of safeties

Pittsburgh is looking for depth at safety this week.

According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the Pittsburgh Steelers worked out a pair of free-agent safeties this week. According to Wilson, Pittsburgh worked out Marquise Blair and Eric Rowe.

Blair is in his fifth NFL season. He spent most of his career with the Seattle Seahawks but was with the Carolina Panthers in 2022. Blair missed all of 2023 with a designation of NFI.

Rowe is a former second-round pick and is in his 10th NFL season. Rowe was on the Steelers roster in 2023 and appeared in three games, all starts.

The Steelers currently sit at 7-2 and in first place in the AFC North. Pittsburgh is preparing to take on the Baltimore Ravens at home in Week 11.

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Fans react to Mike Tomlin’s hilarious comments on Diontae Johnson

Steelers fans mock Diontae Johnson after Mike Tomlin’s comments, as bad blood brews before Week 11’s clash with the Ravens.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson just can’t catch a break! From frustrations in Pittsburgh to unhappiness in Carolina, and now disappointment in Baltimore, Johnson’s negativity seems to follow him wherever he goes.

His recent social media meltdown apparently stemmed from being used sparingly for two consecutive weeks by the Ravens.

As previously reported, Mike Tomlin took a subtle jab at the former Steelers receiver, smirking as he told reporters he’s more concerned with important players who actually get playing time.

Tomlin ultimately had to deal with quite a bit of immaturity from Johnson during the receiver’s time in Pittsburgh, including his struggle to make routine catches on the field, lack of effort on run plays, and his inconsistent attitude both on and off the field.

There’s no secret that some bad blood might be brewing as the team heads into the Week 11 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Fans of the Steel City took this opportunity to let their boos rain down early on Johnson, with the prelude starting on social media. Here are some of the best reactions to Tomlin’s comments on Johnson.

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Sorry, Baltimore: Steelers know exactly how to stop Derrick Henry

Pittsburgh has consistently contained Derrick Henry, with wins over him in 2017, 2020, and 2023—a testament to their resilience.

King Henry may rule in Baltimore, but he has bowed several times to the impressive display of determination and resilience that the Steel City represents. The Pittsburgh Steelers have faced a Derrick Henry-led offense three times during his career—in 2017, 2020, and 2023—and emerged victorious each time.

In 2017, the Pittsburgh defense limited Henry to 32 rushing yards on 7 attempts. In 2020—a season many consider one of the greatest by a running back, with Henry averaging 5.4 yards per carry on 378 attempts, rushing for 2,027 yards, and scoring 17 rushing touchdowns—the Steelers once again tamed the king in their Week 7 matchup with the Titans, holding him to just 75 yards on 20 attempts. When the teams met again in 2023, Pittsburgh held Henry to the same 75 rushing yards.

The Baltimore-based king is one of the greatest running backs of his era, but his lack of production speaks volumes about HC Mike Tomlin’s ability to scheme effectively and prevent him from taking over the game. While Henry is an elite player in the NFL, make no mistake: just like the Baltimore Ravens over the past few seasons, Pittsburgh will have his number once again in Week 11.

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Mike Tomlin hilariously shrugs off risky play-calling inquiry

Mike Tomlin had an interesting response when asked if offensive success contributes to riskier play calls on defense and special teams.

Taking risks, making bold moves, and securing victories any way they come are just a few aspects of Mike Tomlin’s high-level coaching that benefit the Pittsburgh Steelers. Throughout their Week 10 contest against the Washington Commanders, the Steelers executed a variety of risky play calls across all three phases of the game—some of which succeeded, while others fell short.

During Monday’s press conference, when asked if Russell Wilson and his dynamic deep-threat ability affect riskier decision-making, Tomlin responded with a smirk: ‘No, we’re gonna take risks on defense and special teams anyway.’

While fans may argue against the destructive potential of relying on risk over strategy, Tomlin has managed to balance this razor-thin line, combining both elements when calling plays and securing critical victories in 2024 as a result.

The Steelers may need to once again lean on Tomlin’s willingness to take risks as they face a pivotal Week 11 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on November 17th at 1:00 PM EST.

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Steelers make 4 roster moves ahead of Week 11 Ravens game

The Pittsburgh Steelers made four roster moves ahead of their critical AFC North showdown with the Baltimore Ravens. 

The Pittsburgh Steelers made four roster moves today ahead of their critical AFC North showdown with the Baltimore Ravens.

Wide receiver Jamal Agnew and running back Jonathan Ward were added to the practice squad. Ward was released last week, cleared waivers and picked back up. Ward spent time on the active roster this season and has five carries for 22 yards in four games.

Agnew, a fifth-round selection by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL draft, has appeared in 82 games (5 starts). He started as a defensive back, switching to wide receiver in 2020. Agnew signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021, where he spent three seasons.

For his career, Agnew has 730 receiving yards on 84 receptions and five touchdowns.

Offensive tackle John Leglue and wide receiver Lance McCutcheon were released in corresponding moves.


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Should Pittsburgh be worried about Baltimore?

With the Ravens looming in the AFC North race, should the Steelers be worried about Baltimore’s surging challenge for division supremacy?

While competition breeds excellence, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves on the verge of a potential upset in the AFC North divisional race against the intimidating Baltimore Ravens.

This storied rivalry between Pittsburgh and Baltimore has recently favored the Steel City, with the Steelers winning five of the past six meetings between the two teams.

The Ravens are only half a game behind the Steelers in the divisional race, and are set to lock horns with them in Week 11, with AFC North title implications on the line.

The Steelers face a tough road ahead, as their remaining opponents’ records from Weeks 11 to 18 combine for 38 wins and 32 losses. Securing victories against tough opponents—such as the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, and the underrated Cincinnati Bengals (twice)—will be pivotal in maintaining their lead over the Ravens.

Pittsburgh typically dominates AFC North matchups, but is this 2024 Ravens team the best they’ve faced yet? Only time will tell. First, the Steelers must focus on their Week 10 matchup against the Washington Commanders on November 10 at 1:00 PM EST.

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Steelers’ HOF safety returning to Pittsburgh in Week 11

2020 Hall of Fame inductee S Donnie Shell has been confirmed to be in attendance for Pittsburgh’s Week 11 contest against Baltimore.

Plenty of familiar faces have returned to the city of Pittsburgh this season to watch their former team and participate in pre-game tailgate activities with fans. Former Steelers such as WR Antonio Brown, RB Le’Veon Bell, and K Jeff Reed have all attended the Terrible Tailgate—an amazing fan-organized tailgate experience for the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

On social media, the Terrible Tailgate has announced that on November 17th, Week 11’s home game versus the Baltimore Ravens, the game will feature an extra special guest for fans to meet—2020 Hall of Fame safety Donnie Shell. 

While initially teasing the mystery HOF guest, the Terrible Tailgate provided fans with exactly who the Steelers legend in question is through the ticket sales information.

Shell was a vital part of the legendary Steel Curtain defense in the 1970s, helping the team win four Super Bowl during his tenure with the team.  Donnie ‘Torpedo’ Shell was one of the hardest-hitting safeties the NFL has ever seen, and is beloved to Pittsburgh fans all over the world.

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