As expected, Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will sit out Sunday’s game against the Jets with a strained right Achilles’ tendon and a sore calf. He didn’t practice all week and was listed as doubtful on Friday’s injury report.

The Steelers haven’t considered putting Polamalu on season-ending injured reserve, a team source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora on Saturday, and expect him back this month. Polamalu’s exact return date will be determined by Pittsburgh’s place in the playoff picture

Steelers TE Heath Miller, who suffered a concussion during a Dec. 5 victory over the Ravens, also was ruled out against the Jets. Miller fully practiced Friday and was listed as questionable on the injury report.

Full inactives list:

Jets
Kellen Clemens (No. 3 QB)
DB Eric Smith
LB Jamaal Westerman
OT Damien Woody
DE Jarron Gilbert
TE Jeff Cumberland
DE Trevor Pryce
DT Matt Kroul

Steelers
Charlie Batch (No. 3 QB)
DB Keenan Lewis
RB Jonathan Dwyer
DB Troy Polamalu
G Chris Scott
DT Steve McLendon
TE Heath Miller
DE Aaron Smith

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