Overview
- Alex Highsmith will not play in Week 4 in Dublin due to an ankle injury, Mike Tomlin confirmed Tuesday.
- DeShon Elliott and Joey Porter Jr. are possible to return against the Vikings, with game status contingent on the amount and quality of their practice work.
- Tomlin reported no significant new injuries after the 21-14 win over the Patriots, noting that Broderick Jones and Darius Slay finished the game.
- Darius Slay sustained a leg contusion versus New England, but Tomlin said it is not expected to affect his availability.
- Reserves Brandin Echols, Jabrill Peppers, and Nick Herbig drew praise for filling in as Pittsburgh prepares for the NFL’s first regular-season game in Ireland.