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[SteelTank Profile]

What's up with this guy? I can't find any information about wether or not he will play Saturday... I did see that he was limited in practice, but that was all.

What's the word comming out of Pittsburgh?

[blackngoldB Profile]

PITTSBURGH -- Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith saw media members begin to swarm his locker following Tuesday's practice. But Smith admitted ahead of time that he didn't have any definitive update on his playing status for Saturday's divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Smith had triceps surgery in late October but was kept on the active roster in the event he could return for the playoffs. The Steelers say his rehab is going well. But a final decision on his return is not expected until the end of the week.

"It's hard to say," Smith said of whether he will play against Baltimore. "We have to get all the information, look at it and evaluate it."

Smith described the injury, surgery and rehab as a long journey. It's been more than two months since Smith last played, but he believes he's close to being back. Smith said Tuesday that he will put his trust in Pittsburgh's medical staff and wait for the green light.

This is all the news I could find so far...

[PSUPERCY Profile]

I predect a Smith return in Super Bowl 45 a la Rod Woodson 94/95!!!!!

[Nashsteeler Profile]

I would not expect Aaron to play this Saturday. Look for him to play in the Conference Championship should the Steelers win Saturday. The Steelers think Aaron has 2 more good years left (I'd agree maybe, but that's about it), and don't want to risk his status next season.

[Pommah Profile]

Even if we get smith back, I say don't start him. He's been out too long and Ziggy has stepped up his game. Use him for backup. I love everything about the guy but it's not a game-breaking position like Safety was for getting Woodson back.

[FineLine Profile]

If he's not practicing he will not play vs Rats.The PG writers are doubting he could be ready even next week.They say the team thinks Smith can play 2 more years.I don't see it.He's 35 and been hurt 3 of last 4 years now.I am keeping an eye on Thad Gibson,who they cut to wait for Smitty