Going through concussion protocol
Freiermuth is in the concussion protocol, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Freiermuth was examined for a head injury in the aftermath of Sunday's 41-10 loss at Cincinnati after hauling in all four of his targets for 40 yards and one touchdown. He'll need to clear league protocols in order to be available for game action, but getting back on the practice field quickly would be an indication that Freiermuth is making progress. With Eric Ebron (knee) on injured reserve, Zach Gentry and Kevin Rader currently are the healthiest tight ends on the Steelers' active roster.
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Diontae Johnson
WR | PIT
Managing hip issue
Johnson (hip) was present for Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Chase Claypool
WR | PIT
Misses practice Thursday
Claypool (shoulder) didn't practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Benny Snell Jr.
RB | PIT
Not practicing Thursday
Snell (knee) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Mitch Trubisky
QB | PIT
Set to start Saturday
Trubisky will start Saturday's preseason opener against the Seahawks.
Mitch Trubisky
QB | PIT
Pulling ahead in QB competition
Trubisky is trending toward winning the Steelers' starting quarterback job, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Benny Snell Jr.
RB | PIT
Works with starters on goal line
Snell worked with the Steelers' first-team offense on the goal line during Monday's practice, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
Najee Harris
RB | PIT
Could lose snaps
Harris could have his snap count reduced slightly this season, with Steelers RBs coach Eddie Faulker suggesting about seven fewer plays per game as a reasonable target, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports
George Pickens
WR | PIT
Listed as starter on depth chart
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin downplayed Pickens being listed with the starters on the team's initial preseason depth chart, Steelers Depot reports.
Diontae Johnson
WR | PIT
Tending to hip injury
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Johnson is dealing with a hip flexor injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Chase Claypool
WR | PIT
Back on practice field
Claypool (shoulder) returned to practice in full pads Monday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.