Pouncey (lower back) started at center in Sunday's preseason game against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Pouncey suffered the lower-back injury in early August and sat out the first two preseason games, but he returned to action Saturday. The 30-year-old has missed only two games over the past four seasons for Pittsburgh.

Pouncey left Sunday's practice with a lower-back injury, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unknown as to when Pouncey's injury cropped up, but he likely exited practice early as a precaution. He'll be considered day-to-day moving forward.

Pouncey signed a three-year contract extension with the Steelers on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The deal reportedly averages around $11 million per year, making Pouncey the league's highest-paid center. The 29-year-old's continued presence will be great news for the prospects of James Conner and everyone else tied to the Steelers offense.

Pouncey (hip) is not present on the Steelers' injury report Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pouncey sat out Week 17 as he nursed a hip injury, but Pittsburgh was likely just exercising caution as they geared up for the playoffs. The 28-year-old should return to his usual starting spot at center for Sunday's divisional round matchup with Jacksonville.

Pouncey (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

Pouncey missed two practices due to the hip injury before partaking fully in Friday's session, but he'll be held out for the season finale with the Steelers opting to keep him fresh for the playoffs. B.j. Finney is likely in line to start at center in Pouncey's stead.

Pouncey (hip) is questionable to play Sunday against the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

Pouncey didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but returned as a full participant Friday. Regardless, it wouldn't be much of a surprise if the Steelers' don't clear him to play considering the team gains little in terms of playoff implications should they win Sunday.

Pouncey (thumb) will play Sunday against the Cowboys, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. "I'm playing. One-hundred percent," Pouncey affirmed.

EDGE Analysis

Pouncey sustained a dislocated thumb in last week's loss to the Ravens that required surgery on Tuesday. However, he remarkably won't miss any time and will instantly slot back in as the Steelers' starting center.

Pouncey (thumb) underwent surgery on his dislocated thumb and should have an opportunity to practice later in the week according to head coach Mike Tomlin.

EDGE Analysis

Pouncey injured his thumb in Sunday's loss to the Ravens, leaving his status for Week 10's tilt with the Cowboys in question. Look for updates later in the week with B.J. Finney serving as the immediate backup should Pouncey be ruled out.

Pouncey re-injured his thumb during Sunday's loss to the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Pouncey attempted to play through the thumb pain during Sunday's tilt, but ultimately suffered a setback and his availability for Week 10 against the Cowboys may be in jeopardy.

Pouncey sustained a finger injury Sunday against the Ravens and is questionable to return, Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The extent of Pouncey's injury hasn't been reported. B.J. Finney will consequently step in at center.