Wilson: Terrell Suggs update

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs remains a long shot to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night due to a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee suffered on an illegal block from Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh emphasized that Suggs is making progress and Suggs has expressed hope that he might play if his knee is able to "miraculously heal."

However, Suggs was noticeably limping Wednesday while walking toward the training room and didn't practice.

"We just don’t know with that thing," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "It’s the same kind of deal that other guys have had around the league.

"Everybody says it’s the same thing: It’s day to day, week to week. When he starts feeling like he can run, he’ll play. He’s getting close."

Suggs isn't expected to practice this week. The Ravens aren't ruling him out, though.

If he can't go, then they would likely shift Jarret Johnson over from strongside linebacker again.

"It’s not like he has to practice all week to play," Harbaugh said. "If he’s ready to play Sunday, he’ll be out there playing."

Besides Lewis and Suggs, safety Ed Reed (foot), tight end L.J. Smith (illness) and center Matt Birk (illness) didn't practice.

Tight end Todd Heap (ribs) and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (sprained right ankle) were limited.

Johnson (left shoulder) participated fully

The Ravens expect Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to definitely play after suffering a concussion in an overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He practiced Wednesday on a full-time basis.

"Ben's always banged-up," Lewis said. "Ben is one of those warriors, man, who's just going to come out and just play football no matter what the situation is, no matter how he's feeling. Their heartbeat starts with Ben Roethlisberger. So, I'm definitely expecting to see him."

Not practicing for the Steelers: linebacker James Farrior and wide receiver Hines Ward (both non-injury related), quarterback Charlie Batch (left wrist), offensive guard Chris Kemoeatu (knee) and safety Troy Polamalu (knee).

Batch, Kemoeatu and Polamalu are not expected to play.

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