Report: Steelers' DeCastro not expected to play Week 1

One of Ben Roethlisberger's most reliable blockers likely won't be in front of him when he returns to the field Monday night.

Pittsburgh Steelers right guard David DeCastro isn't expected to play against the New York Giants in Week 1, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

DeCastro has missed most of training camp due to a lower-body injury.

Head coach Mike Tomlin didn't provide more details about DeCastro's status, but he mentioned Tuesday that the five-time Pro Bowler is "excited about getting out there with his teammates as soon as possible," according to Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The 30-year-old, who's earned two All-Pro nods, started all 16 games in 2019 and has missed only four contests since 2013.

Stefen Wisniewski, who signed a two-year deal with Pittsburgh this offseason after playing for the Kansas City Chiefs last year, is now set to start at right guard in Week 1, Dulac adds.

Roethlisberger suffered a season-ending elbow injury last year, and he'll take the field for the first time since September 2019 when the Steelers visit the Giants on Sept. 14.