Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. | Stadium: Heinz Field (64,350) | Chairman: Daniel M. Rooney | President: Arthur J. Rooney II Coach: Mike Tomlin | Super Bowls: 6
ESPN reports that Pittsburgh DB Ryan Clark is out for the Monday night game in Denver because of possible sickle cell complications stemming from a previous incident that almost ended his career or worse. Clark was actually cleared to play in the game but the Steelers didn't want to take any chances. (Updated 11/09/2009)
Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) and DE Travis Kirschke (calf) did not practice Monday. Coach Mike Tomlin said he's more optimistic about Timmons' injury than Kirschke's. Kirschke replaced injured DE Aaron Smith in the starting lineup three weeks ago. DE Nick Eason, who was inactive for four of the first five games, and rookie DE Ziggy Hood, who averages only six plays a game, would take Kirschke's place if he can't play against Denver in Week 9. (Updated 11/02/2009)
Pittsburgh LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle) missed his third straight day of practice and is listed as doubtful for Week 9 on Monday night at Denver. (Updated 11/07/2009)
