McDonald (foot) did not practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
McDonald practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, so the Thursday downgrade clouds the tight end's Week 1 status. McDonald considers himself day-to-day, but if he can't play Sunday against the Browns, added opportunities would be on tap for Jesse James.
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