Steelers get Injury Boost Ahead of Colts Clash
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling coming into their game on Saturday with the Indianapolis Colts. They've lost two in a row at home to the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots. The two teams combined for four wins before getting right against the Steelers.
To make matters worse, the injury bug bit the Steelers on the defensive side of the ball. However, the Steelers are reporting that star edge rusher T.J. Watt has cleared concussion protocol on Wednesday and is line to play against the Colts on Saturday.
Watt has made the Pro Bowl in each of the last five seasons. He has 14 sacks in 13 games for the Colts this year. He's a difference maker for the Steelers, and getting him back will give the team a big boost.
That said, the Steelers biggest problem this season has come on the other side of the ball. Starting quarterback Kenny Pickett was hurt in the December 3rd loss to the Cardinals.
The Steelers rank 27th in the NFL in both yards and scoring heading into their clash with the Colts.
The Steelers weren't setting any records with Pickett, but they were even worse last week against the Patriots in Mitch Trubisky's first start of the season.
The Colts have their own injury concerns heading into Saturday's game. Braden Smith and Jonathan Taylor both missed practice again on Wednesday. Cornerback Jaylon Jones returned to action.
