Wilson: Steelers are banged-up

The Pittsburgh Steelers are unsure about the status of linebacker Lawrence Timmons (sprained right ankle) and defensive end Travis Kirschke (left calf)

"Thankfully we've got a little time to get those things addressed here not having to play a game next week," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said.

It's more complicated, though, for safety Ryan Clark as to whether he'll play against the Denver Broncos.

It was Denver where he lost his spleen and gall bladder after his sickle cell trait caused his blood to attack his organs while playing in the high altitude there two years ago.

He reiterated that he's not sure if he will try to play or not.

"I don't know yet," Clark said. "I've been checking, we've been doing our due diligence on it. Through the offseason and up until now. I don't think it's a decision you can make in a week or two. It is something you have to feel confident you can do.

"Any kind of test where they can look at your insides, they've run it on me. I think next if they can stick their head down my throat and look they'll do it. And things look good, but it's still a tough decision.I can promise you I will be on the plane, either way, and we'll just figure it out from there."

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