LB Elandon Roberts, RB Najee Harris among injured players active for Steelers' game vs. Patriots
Four starters who were listed as questionable for the Pittsburgh Steelers are active for the game Thursday night against the New England Patriots at Acrisure Stadium.
Running back Najee Harris (knee), left guard Isaac Seumalo (shoulder), inside linebacker Elandon Roberts (groin) and center Mason Cole (neck) will play against the Patriots.
Harris did not practice Tuesday or Wednesday, and Seumalo did not participate in practice Wednesday. Cole and Roberts were limited in the two workouts.
The inactive list did include some unexpected names. Outside linebacker Markus Golden, who was not listed on the injury report, did not get a helmet. Neither did defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal, who was inactive for the second time this season.
The return of nose tackle Montravius Adams after a four-game absence did not leave room for Leal on the game-day roster.
Also inactive for the Steelers were cornerback James Pierre (shoulder), quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle), running back Anthony McFarland and tackle Dylan Cook.
Veteran linebacker Blake Martinez was active for first time since signing with the Steelers, who also elevated linebacker Kyron Johnson from the practice squad. Another veteran linebacker, Myles Jack, did not get elevated from the practice squad.
Inactive for the Patriots were wide receivers DeVante Parker, Kayshon Boutte and Demario Douglas, cornerback Shaun Wade, running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and Jamycal asty, and tackle Vederian Lowe.
Joe Rutter is a TribLive reporter who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since the 2016 season. A graduate of Greensburg Salem High School and Point Park, he is in his fifth decade covering sports for the Trib. He can be reached at jrutter@triblive.com.
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