Steelers’ Cam Heyward, Darius Slay to play; Aaron Rodgers questionable

PITTSBURGH-De SteelersThe defense will be closer to full strength when they take on the Chicago bears and quarterback Caleb Williams. Both defensive tackles Cam Heyward and cornerback Darius Slay have been upgraded from their previous game designation of questionable and no longer have a designation for Sunday’s game.

Both are expected to play, the team announced after Saturday’s walkthrough.

Heyward and Slay were each limited in Friday’s practice. Heyward suffered an ankle injury and was spotted in a boot after practice, while Slay was given a partial rest day as he continues to work through concussion protocol.

While the defense got some concrete good news, quarterback Aaron Rodgers remains questionable with his broken left wrist. Rodgers was a partial participant in practice Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday’s work. Rodgers wore a black wrist stabilizer during practice and he said the key to his availability Sunday is being able to protect himself.