Steelers’ Practice Notes

There was a practice on Wednesday, and there are mixed results.  According to Scott Brown of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced although team head coach Mike Tomlin had previously said that Roethlisberger would be limited in practice reps because of a sore shoulder and hip.  Roethlisberger told the T-R, “I feel better than I actually thought I was going to feel.” 

The Steelers also held out starting running back Willie Parker (hip)  and linebacker LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) out of practice; Woodley added that he “probably will not” play Sunday against the New York Jets.  Although physically they are fine, wide receiver Hines Ward, offensive tackle Marvel Smith and RB Gary Russell did not practice.