Chickillo (ankle) was inactive for the wild-card playoff game against Miami.

EDGE Analysis

This is the same injury that kept him out of the regular season finale. After playing just 22 defensive snaps in seven games in his rookie season, Chickillo recorded 29 tackles (21 solo), including 2.5 sacks in 15 games in 2016. He also had two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

Chickillo (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Chickillo was held out of practice this week with an ankle issue. He has almost exclusively played on special teams this year so his absence likely won't have a significant impact on the outcome of Sunday's game.

Chickillo (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup with Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Chickillo missed some practice time during the week but is expected to be a full go Sunday. He may see some extra time in the latter half of the game if the Steelers look to rest their starters prior to beginning the playoffs next week.

Chickillo (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Chickillo was able to play through the ankle issue in Week 16, and may do the same in the regular season finale season in order for the Steelers' starters to get some rest with their playoff spot locked in.

Chickillo (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Chickillo was bothered by an ankle injury in practice Wednesday and Thursday but participated without any limitations on Friday. He projects to serve in a depth/special-teams role for Sunday's game.

Chickillo totaled four tackles (two solo), including a sack in the Steelers' 35-30 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Chickillo strip-sacked Dak Prescott on the third play from scrimmage, with Ryan Shazier making the recovery. He now has 2.5 sacks in his last five games, which is quite the accomplishment for a Pittsburgh defense that entered Week 10 tied for last in the league in sacks.

Chickillo had three tackles (all solo), including a sack in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Chickillo showed no signs of the knee injury he suffered in Week 4, recording the first sack of his career. Still, as good as the Pittsburgh defense has been through five games, they failed to force a turnover for the second time in the past three weeks. They'll look to change that in Week 6 against Miami, who is minus seven is turnovers.

Chickillo (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

It is known that Chickillo injured his knee in Week 4, but the details have been vague. However, his full participation in Wednesday's practice is seemingly a positive sign in terms of his potential status for Sunday's matchup with the Jets.

Chickillo suffered a knee injury in Week 4 and was seen with a slight limp after practice on Monday, Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

EDGE Analysis

The specifics of Chickillo's injury are unclear, as are his chances of playing in Week 5. His participation in practice this week should illuminate the situation.

Chickillo recorded two combined tackles during the Steelers' 38-16 blowout win over the Redskins on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

With his leg injury no longer an issue, Chickillo will look to expand his role as depth linebacker for the Steelers. The second year pro played roughly 25 percent of defensive snaps at linebacker, but could be in line for an increased role as the season develops.