Schedule. Steelers sway Smith out for today's prepared Tomorrow.

The Steelers didn't linger for the results from Aaron Smith's most recent MRI before ruling out the long-serving defensive end for today's AFC divisional playoff game. Smith had been holding out longing that he would sport against the Ravens if the leaf through he had infatuated of his left arm Friday delivered favorable news. The Steelers officially listed Smith as unresolved on the mistreatment bang they had to submit to the NFL yesterday. But direct Mike Tomlin told the team's website that Smith, who somewhat tore his triceps in old October, will not take part against the Ravens.

"Hopefully we get the position done against the Ravens, and we can have that gossip (about Smith playing) again next week," Tomlin told steelers.com. The worth telecast for the Steelers is that diligent safety Troy Polamalu (Achilles) and cornerback Bryant McFadden (abdomen) are each expected to merrymaking in the 4:30 p.m. game.

Each were sated participants in way Thursday and also took divide in the Steelers' walk-through yesterday. The Steelers listed Polamalu and McFadden as ostensible on their abuse report. The Ravens listed three players as dubious on their mischief report, including a twin of starters, center Matt Birk (knee) and cornerback Chris Carr (thigh).

Neither Birk and Carr were plenary participants in any praxis this week. They were restrictive in procedure yesterday. Also listed as borderline is shelter Tom Zbikowski (back), while linebacker Tavares Gooden (shoulder) and substantial receiver Donte Stallworth (illness) are probable.

Zbikowski, Gooden and Stallworth practiced all week. Redman the X-factor Isaac Redman emerged as the X-factor in the Steelers' 13-10 net against the Ravens on Dec. 5. The reservation management back scored the engaging touchdown on a 9-yard reception, breaking several tackles and avid his manner into the end province after entrancing a impolite cwm from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

That bet did not surely reword into a more prominent position in the offense for Redman as he had just nine carries for 66 yards in the indisputable four games of the level season. But Redman, who shares the drudgery of third-down back with Mewelde Moore, could watch significant playing experience on passing downs today as he did in the Steelers' in the end game against the Ravens. "They especially wanted me in on blitz pickup on (Ravens linebacker) Ray Lewis and those other guys," Redman said of the keep on Steelers-Ravens game, "so I count to get at least as many reps and c reach another big take part in as well." Ravens' X-factor? The Ravens are hoping to get big plays out of disciplined end Todd Heap when they essay to obtain at Heinz Field for the leading schedule since 2006. Heap essentially missed the Dec. 5 adventurous enough after pulling his hamstring on the chief enjoy oneself and sitting out the rest of the contest.

The two-time Pro Bowler caught 10 passes for 108 yards in the Ravens' 30-7 realize at Kansas City form Sunday. "Todd's one of the best players in the National Football League," Ravens motor coach John Harbaugh said. "I pay attention a lot of put down about how (the Steelers) don't have some of their guys in divergent games, but that's just vicinity of football. You don't remorse for who you have or who you don't have.

You go put on the contest with what you've got, and that's how it goes." Woodley finalist for assign Today's job will have a role two of the ace linebacking battalion in the NFL although LaMarr Woodley said he wouldn't pursuit his item for any other in the league. "No disrespect, but you can't refer us to any linebackers across the league.

No other linebackers do what we do," the Steelers maximal linebacker said. "We all might get cracking the passer but you don't always get the drift linebackers drip back in coverage." Woodley is one of five finalists for the 2010 VIZIO Top Value Performer award.

The honor is bestowed upon the speculator whose on-field discharge most exceeds the value of his diminish Woodley, who made a poor income of $550,000 this season, posted 10 sacks and intercepted two passes during the semi-weekly season, returning one of them for a touchdown. The other finalists for the awarding are Browns continual back Peyton Hillis, Broncos broad receiver Brandon Lloyd, Bills wide-ranging receiver Steve Johnson and Giants perpetual back Ahmad Bradshaw. An online show of hands of fans will condition the champ of the award. To desire go to.

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