Overview

• Elliott missed Tuesday's practice as a rest day and Wednesday's session for a personal reason, leading to a questionable status for Thursday night in Cincinnati.
• The team has not disclosed the nature of the personal matter tied to Elliott's designation.
• Elliott previously missed Weeks 2 and 3 with a knee injury before returning to a key role, including starting in Dublin.
• If he cannot play, veterans Chuck Clark and Jabrill Peppers are expected to take on larger roles, with Peppers having started in his place earlier this season.
• Pittsburgh is also expected to be without special teams captain Miles Killebrew because of a significant knee injury, further thinning depth on the back end.