Tomlin noted during his Tuesday news conference that while Pickens could theoretically suit up versus the Eagles with a hamstring injury, it’s an outside chance.
Pickens popped up on the injury report on Friday due to a hamstring injury. Tomlin noted that the issue is worse than it initially appeared. The Steelers top target missed Sunday’s 27-14 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Pickens leads the Steelers with 850 receiving yards and 55 catches to go along with three touchdowns. For a 10-3 Pittsburgh squad, ensuring the big-play threat is healed for a playoff run is more vital than having him for Sunday’s intrastate squabble.