Pittsburgh Steelers SS Shamarko Thomas (groin) will not return against the New Orleans Saints Friday, Aug. 26, after suffering a groin injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers DE Cameron Heyward (ankle) was carted off with a bag of ice on his right ankle against the New Orleans Saints Friday, Aug. 26.

Footballguys View: Heyward is a key player on a Steelers defense with some issues in the secondary. If they are without his services for the season opener against Washington, it could help turn the game into a shootout.

Pittsburgh Steelers DE Cameron Heyward (ankle) was carted off with a bag of ice on his right ankle against the New Orleans Saints Friday, Aug. 26.

Footballguys View: Heyward is a key player on a Steelers defense with some issues in the secondary. If they are without his services for the season opener against Washington, it could help turn the game into a shootout.

New Orleans Saints TE Michael Hoomanawanui (leg) was carted off with a left leg injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, Aug. 26.

New Orleans Saints TE Michael Hoomanawanui (leg) was carted off with a left leg injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, Aug. 26.

New Orleans Saints OT Terron Armstead (undisclosed) went to the locker room after suffering an injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, Aug. 26.

Footballguys View: Armstead did not initially return to the sideline. He is the cornerstone left tackle of this offensive line and any missed time would affect this offense. 2015 first round pick Andrus Peat is the next man up at the position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Donteea Dye (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 26, and will not return.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Donteea Dye (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 26, and will not return.

Washington Redskins RB Keith Marshall (elbow) suffered a sprained left elbow during the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Friday, Aug. 26, and will not return. He went to the locker room and underwent X-rays after suffering the injury.

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers will be the starting quarterback in the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Friday, Aug. 26, but is not expected to play more than a quarter.