Steelers RE Brett Keisel's foot injury is a case of plantar fasciitis, but coach Mike Tomlin believes he has a "legitimate opportunity to play" in Week 12.

Per Tomlin, the same is true of OLB LaMarr Woodley (calf) and LG Ramon Foster (high-ankle sprain). Keisel had yet to miss a game this season before being inactive for Sunday's win over the Lions. He has 25 tackles and two sacks through nine games, and has graded out as the No. 25 3-4 end in Pro Football Focus' ratings.

Steelers RE Brett Keisel admits 2013 may be his final season.

"It's definitely possible," Keisel said. "It's not a secret that I'm one of the older guys on the team, the oldest guy on the defense." Coming off a 4.5-sack season, Keisel is once again expected to hold off Cam Heyward for Pittsburgh's starting right end gig. His 40 hurries led the team last season. Going on 35, Keisel isn't signed beyond 2013.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette does not believe Steelers RE Brett Keisel is a candidate for release.

Steelers RE Brett Keisel suffered a "severe" groin injury in Sunday's Wild Card loss, and is a candidate for offseason surgery.

Keisel missed two games earlier in the year with a knee injury, but was his usual productive self when on the field, tallying three sacks, two forced fumbles and 48 tackles in 14 games. Soon to be 34, Keisel has missed 14 of a possible 64 games the past four seasons.

Steelers RE Brett Keisel says he will return from his sprained PCL in Week 5 against Tennessee.

Keisel missed the last two games, and Ziggy Hood struggled mightily as a run defender in his absence. Hood will now kick over to left end, replacing Aaron Smith (foot). Chris Johnson does not have a prohibitive Week 5 matchup.

Steelers RE Brett Keisel (knee) has been ruled out for Week 3.

Ziggy Hood will get the start in his place. Keisel should be able to return for Pittsburgh's Week 4 visit to Houston.

Steelers RE Brett Keisel has been diagnosed with a sprained PCL in his knee.

Keisel is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts. The Steelers will likely err on the side of caution as they can beat Indy at far less than full strength. Look for Ziggy Hood to get the start.

Steelers RE Brett Keisel (knee) has been diagnosed with a "mild ligament sprain."

Keisel could miss some practice time this week, but will likely be able to give it a go next Sunday night against the Colts. If he can't, Ziggy Hood will take his place at right end. Keisel has missed 12 games with injury since the beginning of the 2008 season.

Steelers RE Brett Keisel left Sunday's game against the Seahawks with a left knee injury.

Talented backup Ziggy Hood is picking snaps with Keisel out. The Seahawks have crossed mid-field just once in the entire game, so Keisel won't be missed in a 24-0 blowout.

Steelers RE Brett Keisel has been added to the AFC's Pro Bowl roster, replacing Dwight Freeney (undisclosed).

Freeney is believed to be dealing with a minor injury. Keisel, 32, becomes the fourth Steeler on the AFC roster. It's also his first trip to Honolulu. Keisel finished the regular season with 33 tackles, three sacks, and two forced fumbles. He missed five games due to calf and hamstring injuries.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic about DE Brett Keisel (calf) returning in Week 13.

Keisel finally recovered from his nagging hamstring injury, only to tweak his calf late last week. He'll upgrade a defensive line that will try to contain Ray Rice in Week 13.

Steelers declared DE Brett Keisel, RB Jonathan Dwyer, CB Crezdon Butler, OT Chris Scott, WR Antonio Brown, TE Matt Spaeth, DE Aaron Smith, and QB Charlie Batch inactive for Week 12 at Buffalo.

Keisel is finally over his nagging hamstring injury, but he came down with a strained calf muscle late in the week. The Steelers' run defense has remained dominant without him over the past month.

Steelers DE Brett Keisel (calf) has been downgraded to questionable for Week 12.

It's different from the hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for the past four games. While all indications are that Keisel's hammy is fully healed, the calf could hold him out for Week 12. Ziggy Hood and Nick Eason are expected to start at defensive end with Aaron Smith also sidelined.

Coach Mike Tomlin expects DE Brett Keisel (hamstring) to return for Sunday's game at Buffalo.

Keisel will practice Wednesday, and he finally appears to be over a hamstring injury that has kept him out of four games. Fred Jackson owners take note: the Steelers defense held Darren McFadden to 14 yards even without Keisel last week.

Steelers declared third quarterback Charlie Batch, RB Jonathan Dwyer, T Chris Scott, T Tony Hills, DE Aaron Smith, DE Brett Keisel, CB Crezdon Butler, and S Will Allen inactive for Sunday's game.

It's being reported that Ramon Foster will start over Trai Essex at right guard, though Essex will be active. WR Hines Ward and LG Chris Kemoeatu will both be active.

Steelers DE Brett Keisel is not expected to play Sunday against Oakland.

Expect Darren McFadden to take full advantage of Keisel's absence and attack the edges. Run DMC clocks in as our No. 15 ranked running back for Week 11.

NFL.com's Jason La Canfora reports that DE Brett Keisel (hamstring) is expected to sit out again in Week 11.

Nick Eason will continue to fill in for Keisel, with Ziggy Hood holding down Aaron Smith's spot. The Steelers looked surprisingly vulnerable to the run against the Patriots, so Darren McFadden's matchup this week might not be as daunting as it looks at first glance.

Steelers DE Brett Keisel (hamstring) is among the Steelers' Week 10 inactives.

Ziggy Hood will continue to fill in. James Harrison is active despite dealing with back spasms. The other Steelers inactives are QB Charlie Batch (3rd QB), RB Jonathan Dwyer, WR Antonio Brown, T Chris Scott, G Chris Kemoeatu, DE Brett Keisel, DE Aaron Smith and S Will Allen.

Steelers DE Brett Keisel (hamstring) is not expected to play Sunday in Week 10 against New England.

The Steelers run defense will continue to be one of the most imposing in the league, even with Ziggy Hood filling in. Keisel has missed three straight games.

Steelers DE Brett Keisel is in danger of missing this week's game after aggravating his hamstring injury in warm-ups Monday night.

Keisel has now missed three straight games. Ziggy Hood will continue to fill in, and the Steelers run defense remains the most imposing in the league.