The Steelers made official Friday what was already expected — linebacker James Harrison and safety Troy Polamalu won’t play Sunday in Oakland, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Harrison’s sore knee still won’t allow him back, while Polamalu’s Week One calf strain will now cost him a second straight game.
Shelving them gives the Steelers a chance to get their defensive leaders back after their Week Four bye, which they need.
The Steelers will also be without running back Rashard Mendenhall and linebacker Stevenson Sylvester, while tackle Mike Adams (back) has not practiced this week and was listed as questionable.