Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks: Friday injury report

The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-7) have released their Friday injury report ahead of the Week 17 road contest against the Seattle Seahawks (8-7) Sunday.

Quarterback Kenny Pickett, sidelined the past three games with an ankle injury, practiced in limited fashion for the third consecutive day. He is questionable for the game. Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed after practice that Mason Rudolph will get the start under center.

Rudolph got the start in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, completing 17-of-27 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns. The Steelers defeated the Bengals, 34-11.

“I’m taking it one day at a time,” Rudolph said Wednesday. “I’m really just enjoying getting reps practice. It seems it’s foreign. But I think it builds confidence when you stack days, good day on good day, and that’s what we’re trying to do. And I know it’s a week-to-week league. I’ve turned the page from last week.”

Star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick will be out for the second straight week with an ankle injury. With Fitzpatrick and Trenton Thompson out, Damontae Kazee suspended and Keanu Neal on the reserve/injured list, veteran defensive back Patrick Peterson will get the start at safety.

“We’ll see where it goes from here,” Peterson said. “I really did feel comfortable, felt great, made a couple plays to help this defense be successful and ultimately help this team win the ballgame.

“I thought I fared pretty good, didn’t have to make any open-field tackles. Honestly, in my opinion, that’s what safety is going to come down to for me. I feel like I have exceptional ball-skills to where I can track the ball wherever it is. It’s just going to come down to getting those open-field runners down when those opportunities present themselves.”

Steelers Friday injury report

QB Kenny Pickett (Ankle) – Limited
S Trenton Thompson (Neck) – DNP
RB Najee Harris (Knee) – Full
S Minkah Fitzpatrick (Knee) – DNP
LB Elandon Roberts (Pectoral) – DNP
OG Isaac Seumalo (Shoulder) – DNP