Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens will not carry an injury designation into Wednesday’s game against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs.
Pickens has missed the past three games for the Steelers (10-5) due to a hamstring injury that he sustained in practice.
Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said he’s pleased to welcome back Pickens after the team has lost two in a row to find itself tied with the Baltimore Ravens (10-5) atop the AFC North.
“I think it’s self-explanatory,” Tomlin said on Tuesday. “He is a splash playmaker. He’s a one-on-one playmaker. Oftentimes he controls schematics, which creates one-on-ones for others, or a light box regarding the run.
“But that’s what talented, outside people do. Not only George, but anybody that has talented outside people.”
Pickens, 23, has a team-leading 55 catches and 850 yards. He has caught three touchdown passes.
While Pickens is expected to play on Wednesday, cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (knee) and wide receiver Ben Skowronek (hip) didn’t practice for the second straight day this week on Tuesday and have been ruled out against the Chiefs (14-1).
Quarterback Justin Fields was limited in practice on Tuesday and is questionable to face Kansas City due to an abdomen injury.
Defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin), cornerback Donte Jackson (back) and safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring) do not carry an injury designation and are expected to play against the Chiefs.
–Field Level Media
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