Steelers Star Questionable For Sunday’s Rematch Vs. Rival Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a big matchup ahead of them on Sunday afternoon.

Pittsburgh will look to get revenge against the rival Cleveland Browns at home at Acrisure Stadium with kick-off scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. The Steelers were upset by the Browns on Nov. 21 on the road and lost 24-19.

The Steelers rebounded last week against the fellow rival Cincinnati Bengals and are looking to build off of that on Sunday. While this is the case, they may not end up being at full strength. Pittsburgh star receiver George Pickens was listed as questionable for the contest as he deals with a hamstring injury, according to team reporter Teresa Varley.

“Receiver Calvin Austin III, who has been in the concussion protocol, said he expects to play on Sunday,” Varley said. “He does not have an injury designation. Fellow receiver George Pickens is questionable with a hamstring injury, added to the list and was limited on Friday.

“Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith is expected to be back, which would give the Steelers their full complement on defense, something that hasn’t been the norm with injuries as of late.”

If Pickens were to miss the game, that would be devastating for the wide receiver room. His status is up in the air right now, but hopefully his hamstring holds up for Sunday’s game.

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