Two starters went from limited participants in practice to missing practice altogether on Friday. Kelechi Osemele missed practice with a toe injury and Maurice Hurst is still struggling with an ankle injury. Both players are officially questionable for Sunday’s game against the Steelers.
Should Hurst not be able to go, fellow rookie PJ Hall would once again step up. Justin Ellis could also see increased time in his second game back from injured reserve. Gruden said Hurst is “really struggling with that ankle, so we’ll cross our fingers.”
Doug Martin practice full all week and yet is questionable.