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Steelers DT Larry Ogunjobi Dressed vs. 49ers

Originally posted on Steelers Now | By Alan Saunders | Last updated 9/10/23

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi is active for the team’s 2023 season opener against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday.

Ogunjobi was limited in practice all week with a right foot issue, and was officially listed as questionable to play against the 49ers on Friday.

It’s not clear if Ogunjobi will be able to play his usual amount of reps, but he played almost the entire 2022 season without being a full participant in practice, so not suiting up in rehearsals this week should not greatly impact his performance.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi at practice, Aug. 8, 2023. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

The Steelers feel good enough about Ogunjobi’s readiness that they made defensive tackle Armon Watts a health scratch for the game.

If he is indeed limited, DeMarvin Leal will likely be the player that sees the biggest jump in role, particularly at defensive end in the base defense. Montravius Adams, Keeanu Benton and Isaiahh Loudermilk are also available for increased roles.

Cam Heyward was the only other Steelers player that was limited in practice this week. He does not have an injury designation and will play.

STEELERS INJURY REPORT

Player	Injury	Date	Prognosis	Roster Status
DT Larry Ogunjobi	Right foot	Aug. 9	Day to day	Active, LP on Friday
DT Cam Heyward	Rest/Stomach	Sept. 7	Day to day	Active, FP on Friday
CB Cory Trice	Torn right ACL	Aug. 1	Out for season	Injured reserve
RB Alfonzo Graham	Torn right labrum	July 29	Out for season	Injured reserve
DT Renell Wren	Torn right Achilles tendon	May 17	Out for season	Injured reserve