The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially ruled out defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk for the upcoming AFC Wild Card game against the Houston Texans on January 15, 2024. Initially listed as questionable, Loudermilk has been dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him sidelined since Week 2 of the regular season.
Despite participating in limited practice sessions on both Friday and Saturday, he did not meet the necessary requirements to be activated from injured reserve for this critical matchup. The Steelers, who finished the regular season with a record of 10-7, will face the Texans, who ended their season at 12-5.
Loudermilk, 28, was selected by the Steelers in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft from the University of Wisconsin. Throughout his career, he has appeared in 60 games, making seven starts, and has accumulated a total of 63 tackles along with one sack. His absence will be felt as the Steelers look to advance in the playoffs against a formidable Texans squad.
As the game approaches, both teams will finalize their rosters and strategies, with Loudermilk’s status serving as a reminder of the challenges faced during the postseason. The Steelers will need to leverage their remaining talent to compensate for Loudermilk’s absence as they strive for victory in this pivotal game.
