Steelers HC Mike Tomlin: FB Derek Watt and S Marcus Allen are ‘classified as doubtful’ for Titans matchup
Fullback Derek Watt and safety Marcus Allen are classified as doubtful for the Week 4 contest versus the Titans, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said in his weekly press conference on Tuesday.
“On the injury front, [Derek] Watt has a hamstring, he could be classified as out or doubtful,” Tomlin said. “I doubt that participation is going to lead to play in his regard. Marcus Allen has plantar fasciitis. He could be classified as doubtful. Again, if it perks up, his chances are better than Watt. But again, if you’re looking at potential availability there, it is what it is. The rest of it is normal bumps and bruises associated with play.”
Watt suffered a Grade 2 hamstring pull in the Steelers win over the Texans last week.
Allen has appeared on special teams in each game this season, particularly on kickoffs. He had two tackles versus the Texans and blocked a field goal in Week 3.
Timelines aren’t clear for either Watt or Allen, but they’re likely to miss multiple games with the nature of their injuries.
