Pittsburgh Steelers release Week 5 inactives for game vs. Broncos

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their list of inactive players for Sunday’s Week 5 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Pittsburgh has been dealing with multiple injuries on both sides of the ball leading up to the game.

The Steelers are struggling early in the season after a 1-3 start. Pittsburgh is also 0-2 in the home confines of Heinz Field and will be looking to earn its first home win against the Broncos. Denver is 3-1 on the season and 2-0 on the road.

Steelers Week 5 inactives

WR James Washington, CB Cameron Sutton, DL Carlos Davis, CB Ahkello Witherspoon, LB Buddy Johnson, QB Dwayne Haskins.

After suffering an injury last week, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was questionable heading into Week 5. Roethlisberger was limited earlier in the week, but he was a full participant in Thursday’s practice. That is also true for JuJu Smith-Schuster, Cameron Heyward, Trai Turner, and Kevin Dotson, all of whom are active for Sunday’s game.

Roethlisberger has struggled this season during the Steelers’ 1-3 start. On the year, he is completing 64% of his passes with four touchdowns and four interceptions. With Roethlisberger healthy enough to play and active against the Bengals, third string quarterback Dwayne Haskins again finds himself on the list of Steelers inactives.

Wide receivers Chase Claypool and James Washington were both limited participants on Thursday. Washington will be inactive while Claypool will play against the Bengals.

With Claypool, Washington, and Smith-Schuster all dealing with injuries, the Steelers signed wide receiver Cody White to the 53-man roster earlier in the week. In a corresponding move, the team released offensive guard Rashaad Coward.

Pittsburgh also elevated safety Karl Joseph to the active roster from the practice squad. Joseph played in 14 games last year for the Cleveland Browns with eight starts. He had 66 tackles, four passes defended, and an interception along with two fumble recoveries.