Standout receiver George Pickens (hamstring) was a full participant and may return after missing the past three games. Safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring), cornerback Donte Jackson (back) and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin) also could return to action.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have played one of the most brutal schedules in the NFL over the past three weeks and things definitely have not gone well during that span. Starting in Week 15, the Steelers had to play three games in 11 days and the team responded by getting blown out in all three games.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have seen some real struggles on the defensive side of the ball lately, and that has been especially true in the secondary. One former NFL head coach went to town on multiple Steelers cornerbacks following the team's Week 17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.