Tomlin expects James Conner (shoulder) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) to practice this week.

The tweet said Tomlin doesn't know how much they'll participate Wednesday, but expects them to participate in some capacity sooner rather than later in the week. Reports have indicated both could play this week.

Steelers RB James Conner says he will not play Sunday against the Cardinals.

Benny Snell is now set for yet another day as the featured back with Conner’s shoulder continuing to bother him and no timetable for his return. Snell rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown in Week 13 against the Browns, a week after going for 98 in Week 12.

HC Mike Tomlin says no clarity yet on James Conner or JuJu Smith-Schuster. Said both are questionable to play this week against Cardinals.

Related players: Benny Snell, Jaylen Samuels, James Washington, Dionte Johnson

Tomlin said he saw both guys in training room Monday and added Conner has chance to practice Wednesday. Snell would be another decent play if Conner misses time with Samuels likely getting the pass-catching duties in the workload split. Meanwhile at WR, Washington went for a 4-111-6 line last week and would make for a solid start in Week 14.

The Steelers ruled WR JuJu Smith-Schuster out with a knee injury and declared RB James Conner as doubtful with a shoulder injury for Sunday’s game against the Browns.

Not too surprising news here as Smith-Schuster was dealing with a pair of injuries, including a concussion and had just been released from the concussion protocol. But even with that, he was still wearing a brace on his knee and was still missing practice. And Conner’s shoulder injury just continues to be a nuisance and it’s unclear when he will return. Benny Snell is coming off a near 100-yard performance last week against the Bengals and should continue with carry the load while Jaylen Samuels sprinkles out of the backfield. On the receiving end, the Steelers will continue to be led by James Washington, Diontae Johnson and Deon Cain.