Expected to be activated from IR
The Steelers are expected to add Freiermuth (hamstring) to the 53-man roster Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Freiermuth was designated for a return to practice from IR earlier this week, and it looks like he's on track to gain full clearance in time for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Browns. If so, Pittsburgh will officially announce the transaction ahead of Saturday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline. If back on the field, Freiermuth will offer a notable boost for Kenny Pickett and the Steelers' passing game versus Cleveland.
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Kenny Pickett
QB | PIT
Staying sidelined Week 15
Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Pickett (ankle) is not a candidate to play Week 15, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
T.J. Watt
LB | PIT
Enters concussion protocol
Watt entered the NFL's concussion protocol Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
George Pickens
WR | PIT
Team-high reception total in loss
Pickens secured five of six targets for 19 yards in the Steelers' 21-18 loss to the Patriots on Thursday night.
Pat Freiermuth
TE | PIT
Quiet night in loss
Freiermuth brought in three of seven targets for 18 yards and also recorded a two-point conversion catch in the Steelers' 21-18 loss to the Patriots on Thursday night.
Diontae Johnson
WR | PIT
Paces pass catchers in loss
Johnson secured three of seven targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers' 21-18 loss to the Patriots on Thursday night.
Najee Harris
RB | PIT
Accrues 48 total yards
Harris rushed 12 times for 29 yards and secured all three targets for 19 yards in the Steelers' 21-18 loss to the Patriots on Thursday night.
Mitch Trubisky
QB | PIT
Largely ineffective in start
Trubisky completed 22 of 35 passes for 190 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the Steelers' 21-18 loss to the Patriots on Thursday night. He also rushed eight times for 30 yards and another score and threw a two-point conversion pass.
Najee Harris
RB | PIT
Suits up Thursday
Harris (knee) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Patriots.
Najee Harris
RB | PIT
Likely to play Thursday
Harris (knee) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Thursday against the Patriots, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Najee Harris
RB | PIT
Optimism for Thursday night
The Steelers are optimistic Harris (knee) will play Thursday against the Patriots despite being listed as a non-participant in practice Tuesday and Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.