It appears the Steelers will avoid having to face Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson on Thursday night.
Hendrickson was listed as questionable to play after injuring his back last Sunday, but multiple reports indicate Hendrickson is expected to sit out in Cincinnati. Inactive players from both teams will be officially announced 90 minutes before kick-off.
Hendrickson has 15 tackles, four sacks, eight quarterback hits and one forced fumble in six games this season.
The Bengals also listed wide receiver Charlie Jones (ribs) and guard Lucas Patrick (calf) as questionable. They will have to make changes to their roster to activate Patrick if he wants to play against the Steelers.
