Steelers have many injuries ahead of the game with the Packers

Kendrick Green C: questionable (Knee)

With an anemic Steelers offense and a marginal offensive line at best in 2021, losing Kendrick Green is not an injury the Steelers wanted. Especially in trying to open lanes for the rookie Najee Harris. If there is an upside, the injury may not be overly serious as Green was walking along the sidelines without a noticeable limp.

Chukwuma Okorafor OT: questionable (concussion)

The good news here is this should not be a long-term injury.  Okorafor should miss one or two games in a worst-case scenario. In a best-case scenario, he could return next week. It will all depend on how he reacts to the NFL concussion protocol.

That said, concussions can have lasting effects. So ultimately, we will have to wait and see which category Okorafor falls into, although it’s more than likely, he only misses one week at the most. As expected, he did miss Wednesday’s practice.

JuJu Smith Schuster WR: Questionable (ribs)

With Diontae Johnson out, losing JuJu did not help Roethlisberger much in the passing department, especially late in the game, the Steelers sorely missed his presence. If Smith-Schuster misses the Packers game with Diontae Johnson, you might as well just concede the game to Green Bay now as it will not be pretty.

The Good news is the x-rays came back negative, and while listed as questionable, he is considered day-to-day, which is a positive sign. So if he can play next week, expect him to have limited practice time as he heals.

Rashaad Coward OL: questionable (ankle)

Coward was not on early injury reports after the game, but his name popped up today. While questionable, he did have a limited practice on Wednesday, so he will more than likely play this Sunday.

Concerned fans should keep checking the Steelers’ official injury report. When there is a change, and the Steelers upgrade or downgrade a player, Pittsburgh will update the injury report through Saturday before the Packers game. Plus, you can get updates on any injuries to the Packers as well.