Pittsburgh Steelers extensive receiver George Pickens is uncertain to play Sunday in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach Mike Tomlin stated Tuesday.
Pickens injured his hamstring in apply final Thursday, three days earlier than the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers determined to carry out Pickens in opposition to the Browns out of warning, and an MRI postgame confirmed the damage was extra troubling than the group thought.
“So, we’re simply within the mindset now of getting him wholesome as shortly as we probably can,” Tomlin stated Tuesday. “There is a potential for this week, but it surely’s an outdoor likelihood. In case you press me, I might in all probability say he is out, or might be characterised as uncertain as we sit right here. However, once more, like we at all times do, we’ll undergo regular process. We’ll let participation be our information by way of availability after which clearly the standard of that participation.”
Pickens, 23, has a team-leading 55 catches and 850 yards. He has caught three landing passes.
The Steelers (10-3) lead the AFC North. They will clinch a playoff spot on Sunday by beating or tying the Eagles, or a loss or tie by each the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts.
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