Left guard Kevin Dotson joined six other starters who sat out Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Steelers practice, according to the league-mandated status report.
Dotson’s shoulder injury was not previously acknowledged by coach Mike Tomlin, but apparently it was suffered during Sunday night’s win at the Baltimore Ravens. Aside from slot cornerback Arthur Maulet (illness) and running back Najee Harris (off day), the other injuries were known: Diontae Johnson (hip), safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (ankle), inside linebacker Myles Jack (groin) and defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi (toe).
Fitzpatrick suffered his injury early during the second half in Baltimore, and Jack during the first half apparently aggravated an injury that has plagued him for about a month. Johnson and Ogunjobi have for weeks missed or been limited in practices because of their ailments, but neither has missed any game time.
Reserve cornerback James Pierre practiced fully Wednesday, a sign he is progressing through NFL concussion protocol. Pierre was injured during the first defensive series against the Ravens and did not return.
The Steelers host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday needing a win plus defeats of the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots to advance to the postseason.
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