Travis Kirschke News

The only caveat Tomlin offered in regard to Roethlisberger's status: it could change if he starts feeling the effects from the knee to the helmet he took last Sunday or if he doesn't pass the battery of neurological of tests the sixth-year veteran will take leading up to the game.

Running back Jerious Norwood practiced for the second straight day after missing Atlanta's last four games with a hip flexor.

Chiefs coach Todd Haley is an Upper St. Clair native and son of former Steelers personnel director Dick Haley.

Willie Colon belted out Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Put it this way: As a singer, he is a right oh-ffensive tackle.

Pittsburgh's Troy Polamalu missed four games earlier this season with a medial collateral ligament tear.

Five weeks ago, Cedric Benson put an end to Baltimore's vaunted 39-game streak of holding running backs under 100 yards.

Looking to improve a kickoff coverage unit that has allowed three touchdowns in a span of four games, the Steelers signed linebacker Donovan Woods from the practice squad Tuesday and released veteran outside linebacker Arnold Harrison.

Every week, Dick LeBeau's defense goes into the game with the goal of not allowing the other team to be able to run the ball.

Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons is expected to return to the lineup Sunday from a sprained right ankle that forced him out of the game Oct.

Defensive end Travis Kirschke and running back Carey Davis did not practice all week and won't play in Sunday's 1 p.m. game against Cincinnati at Heinz Field.

Cincinnati Neither of these players are relevant in Fantasy and can continue to be ignored across the board.

Dick LeBeau calls his safeties the best pair in the NFL, but stats show that the Steelers have missed Troy Polamalu more than they've ever missed Ryan Clark.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are missing three defensive starters for their game against Denver.Defensive end Travis Kirschke , safety Ryan Clark and linebacker Lawrence Timmons all were inactive.Clark is being held out as a precaution.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin this afternoon pronounced lightly played fullback Carey Davis "the only significant injury" and ruled him most likely out for their Sunday date against Cincinnati at Heinz Field, though he admitted there is "not much clarity" to the their medical report just a few hours after their 28-10 victory Monday night in Denver.

The Pittsburgh Steelers routed the Denver Broncos tonight 28-10, answering a lot of questions.

Game #8 Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos Date: Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. Site: INVESCO Field at Mile High Denver, Col.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are missing three defensive starters for their game against Denver.

Steelers vs. Broncos Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos Date : Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 Kickoff : 8:30 p.m. Site : INVESCO Field at Mile High Denver, Colo.

The Steelers listed LB Lawrence Timmons and DE Travis Kirschke as doubtful on the team's final injury report Saturday, but it's not looking like either starter will play in Monday night's game in Denver .

Steelers' safety Ryan Clark most likely will not play when the team travels to Denver to play the Broncos Monday night, sources said.