A report released Saturday indicated the Bengals would trade running back Chase Brown pre-match training before deciding his status for their game against the Steelers, but it didn’t go as hoped.
Reports from Pittsburgh indicated that Brown’s practice was brief and that he was not moving well on his injured ankle. It came as no surprise when he was placed on the team’s inactive list.
Khalil Herbert, Trayveon Williams and Kendall Milton will be the available backs for the Bengals.
Wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) was also listed as questionable, but is active. Wide receiver Jermaine Burton did not travel with the team due to a coach’s decision and is inactive along with wide receiver Charlie Jones, defensive end Isaiah Thomas, tackle Andrew Stueber, tight end Tanner McLachlan and defensive end Sam Hubbard.
On the Steelers side, they will have cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and quarterback Justin Fields after they did not receive an injury designation. Cornerback Donte Jackson (back) was listed as questionable and is inactive.
Quarterback Kyle Allen, receiver Scott Miller, defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk and defensive end Dean Lowry will also be out Saturday night.
