NFL Week 8 Injury Report: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints

Despite being cleared to practice this week, New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush will not return from his broken leg Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pierre Thomas is also out this Sunday, leaving Chris Ivory and company to handle the load against the league’s top-ranked scoring defense.

As expected, Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith will not play Sunday.  Fellow defensive end Brett Keisel has not been ruled out, but he likely will not play either, as he did not participate in Friday’s practice.

The following are injury updates as of Saturday morning.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Probable: T Flozell Adams (ankle) and LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring)

Doubtful: DE Brett Keisel (hamstring)

Out: DE Aaron Smith (triceps)

New Orleans Saints

Probable: G Jahri Evans (ankle), C Jonathan Goodwin (groin), RB Julius Jones (shoulder), S Darren Sharper (knee), DE Will Smith (groin), T Zach Strief (knee), CB Leigh Torrence (shoulder) and LB Anthony Waters (hamstring)

Questionable: CB Tracy Porter (knee) and LB Scott Shanle (hamstring)

Doubtful: CB Jabari Greer (shoulder)

Out: RB Reggie Bush (fibula) and RB Pierre Thomas (ankle)

The Saints host the Steelers Sunday night at 8:20 p.m. EST at the Superdome in New Orleans.

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