Pouncey announced he is retiring Friday, as per former teammate Ramon Foster's post on his official Twitter account.

EDGE Analysis

The nine-time Pro Bowler is officially exiting the NFL after entering the league in 2010. Pouncey was a clear asset along the offensive line during his decorated career with the Steelers, annually serving as both an excellent pass protector and run blocker. The 31-year-old suffered multiple injuries throughout his time in the league, however, but he served as a starting center in all 134 career regular-season appearances.

Pouncey (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pouncey is one of a handful of Pittsburgh players sitting out Sunday with home-field advantage already secured for the first round of the playoffs. J.C. Hassenauer is the expected starter at center Sunday for the Steelers.

The Steelers activated Pouncey (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Steelers' starting center will be back in action for Sunday night's primetime matchup in Buffalo. The eight-time Pro Bowler's presence will provide a significant boost for Ben Roethlisberger and James Conner.

Pouncey was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pouncey will miss Wednesday's game against the Ravens as a result and could miss more game action depending on whether he tested positive for the virus himself or just came into close contact with someone who did. J.C. Hassenauer will start at center in Pouncey's absence.

Pouncey (foot) logged a full practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Mike Tomlin relayed that Pouncey aggravated a foot injury during Sunday's blowout win over the Browns, an enlightening update after the eight-time Pro Bowl center played a season-low 83 percent of the offensive snaps. He had entered the preceding practice week with an injury designation, having initially picked up the injury Oct. 11 against Philadelphia. The fact that Pouncey is back to a full workload in practice means he's likely to go Sunday in a battle with undefeated Tennessee.

Coach Mike Tomlin said following Sunday's win over the Browns that Pouncey suffered a foot injury.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of the injury remains unclear, but Pouncey had been dealing with the foot injury leading up to Sunday's game. If the veteran center was forced to miss any time, J.C. Hassenauer would be in line to take over as the team's starting center.

Pouncey (foot) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pouncey suffered the foot injury during last week's win over the Eagles, but as evidenced by this news, the injury didn't appear to be serious. Now healthy, look for Pouncey to assume his usual starting role at center for Sunday's divisional game against Cleveland.

Coach Mike Tomlin said Pouncey is being evaluated for a foot injury following Sunday's win over the Eagles, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pouncey left the game in the fourth quarter and went directly to the locker room. It'd be a major loss for the Steelers if the veteran center was forced to miss any time. J.C. Hassenauer finished Sunday's game in place of Pouncey.

Pouncey (personal) was back with the team at Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pouncey had been away from the team citing personal reasons, but as evidenced by this news, he's chosen to re-join his team. The veteran lineman is expected to handle starting center duties for the team starting Week 1.

Pouncey did not participate in Saturday's practice for personal reasons, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The starting center has missed a number of practice sessions due to a personal matter, but there's no reason to worry about his availability for the regular season.