The Pittsburgh Steelers released their Week 1 injury report for the “Monday Night Football” matchup versus the New York Giants.
As expected, right guard David DeCastro, who has been nursing a knee injury since the end of August, is out.
Of course, it’s never good to have a veteran Pro Bowler miss a game; however, considering the rash of injuries league-wide — some season-ending — the Steelers are lucky.
Offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski, signed to the team in the offseason, will start in DeCastro’s place. Wisniewski came into Pittsburgh to compete for a starting position but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his opportunity was diminished. DeCastro hasn’t practiced in two weeks, so Wisniewski has done some solid work in anticipation of his first start with the Steelers.
“I have learned in my years in the NFL be ready for anything,” Wisniewski told Steelers.com‘s Teresa Varley during training camp. “I am capable of being a starter in this league. I think I have proven that.”
Experience is not a problem for the 10-year lineman. The Pittsburgh-area native won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. Wisniewski also spent time with the Los Angeles Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Game status
G David DeCastro (knee) – Out
New York Giants
Game status
LB Tae Crowder (hamstring) – Questionable
WR Golden Tate (hamstring) – Questionable
TE Levine Toilolo (hamstring) – Questionable
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