Pittsburgh Steelers

Harmon said he's 100 percent healthy, but the team will take things day-to-day with the defensive lineman, according to Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. Harmon hasn't played since Week 4. He's recorded 12 tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks, across 85 defensive snaps this season.

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Joseph-Day is dealing with an apparent triceps injury, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests while recovering. In his absence, Gabriel Rubio and Kevin Jobity are both candidates to see an increase in workload on Pittsburgh's defensive line.

Dunker suffered an MCL sprain during Week 3 prep and will need to miss 4-to-6 weeks with the issue. Now on IR, Dunker will need to wait four games before becoming eligible to return to the Steelers' active roster.

Driscoll will now need to miss at least four games of the regular season on injured reserve before he is eligible to return to the Steelers' active roster. The offensive tackle is dealing with an unknown issue, and it is unclear if he will need more than the minimum required time to recover.

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Pittman resumed running in late October and could resume practicing at some point in November. It won't happen this week, however, leaving the Steelers with minimal WR depth beyond DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard.

Wilson already had been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, but the move to IR means that the third-year pro will be required to miss at least four games. Since the Steelers are on a bye for Week 9, the earliest that Wilson can return is Week 11 against the Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 22. He joins Michael Pittman (foot) on injured reserve, which leaves rookie second-rounder Germie Bernard as the Steelers' WR2 behind DK Metcalf for the next few weeks.

Kent spent all of training camp on the active/PUP list, enabling the cornerback to start the regular season on the reserve/PUP list. The 24-year-old will need to miss at least the first four games of the regular season before he is eligible to return to the active roster.

Porter had the conditioning label next to his questionable tag for Sunday's AFC North tilt after being limited in practice all week, but he won't make his 2026 regular-season debut Sunday. Asante Samuel will continue to start opposite Jamel Dean at outside cornerback in Porter's absence. Porter's next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Browns.

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Howard will continue to operate as the emergency QB3, which means he is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph are removed from the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

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Skowronek was sidelined by a calf injury for the Steelers' three games prior to the Week 9 bye. His full practice participation Wednesday indicates that he is fully recovered from the injury and will suit up for Sunday's contest against the Browns. Skowronek has three catches on four targets for 32 yards and a touchdown across five regular-season games.

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Dean was a limited practice participant throughout all of the Steelers' Week 6 prep. The cornerback's fate for Sunday's game remains uncertain as he continues to navigate an ankle injury he suffered in Week 4 against the Browns. If Dean cannot suit up, Sean Murphy-Bunting or Daylen Everette should get the start at outside cornerback opposite Asante Samuel.

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Watt was a new addition to the Week 7 injury report with a calf injury. It's unclear whether the team is just being precautionary with the veteran or if it could be a bigger issue, but the 32-year-old seemed to be moving well, according to Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. Watt's limited participation Thursday is already an upgrade from Wednesday's availability, but Friday's practice will likely determine if the 10-year pro will play Sunday

Fautanu missed practice Wednesday with an ankle issue, but he returned in a limited capacity Thursday and was able to practice in full Friday. He seems to be moving in the right direction, but if he can't play in Week 2, rookie first-rounder Max Iheanachor could get his first regular-season start at one of the Steelers' tackle spots opposite Dylan Cook.

A limited participant participant all week, Dowdle seems more likely than not to play. He's no longer listed with the toe injury that kept him out for multiple games, instead dealing with a knee issue. Pittsburgh's inactive list will be released around 8:00 a.m. ET on Sunday.

Elliott ramped up his activity in the Steelers' last game before their bye in Week 9, logging 24 defensive snaps. His attendance of Wednesday's practice session indicates his injury is probably not too serious, but he could still end up carrying an injury designation into the weekend if he doesn't practice in full Thursday or Friday.

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The late addition of a calf issue puts Freiermuth's availability in doubt ahead of Week 6. He's coming off a two-touchdown performance against the Colts in Week 5, but if he's sidelined for Sunday, then Darnell Washington would step into a larger role offensively, with Robert Tonyan also in the mix for more snaps.

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Metcalf has dealt with an undisclosed injury for much of training camp, but he returned to practice last week and is expected to be ready when the games count. He'll be looking for a bounce-back 2026 season after he produced just 59 catches for 850 yards and six touchdowns across 15 regular-season contests last season, his first season with the Steelers. Metcalf is facing added competition for targets in the form of Michael Pittman (hamstring), who also is expected to be ready for the Week 1 opener.

Skowronek was sidelined by a calf injury for the Steelers' three games prior to the Week 9 bye. His full practice participation Wednesday indicates that he is fully recovered from the injury and will suit up for Sunday's contest against the Browns. Skowronek has three catches on four targets for 32 yards and a touchdown across five regular-season games.

Harmon said he's 100 percent healthy, but the team will take things day-to-day with the defensive lineman, according to Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. Harmon hasn't played since Week 4. He's recorded 12 tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks, across 85 defensive snaps this season.

Elliott ramped up his activity in the Steelers' last game before their bye in Week 9, logging 24 defensive snaps. His attendance of Wednesday's practice session indicates his injury is probably not too serious, but he could still end up carrying an injury designation into the weekend if he doesn't practice in full Thursday or Friday.

Pittman resumed running in late October and could resume practicing at some point in November. It won't happen this week, however, leaving the Steelers with minimal WR depth beyond DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard.

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Pittman has missed the Steelers' last four games and is now eligible to be activated from IR at any point, but based on the receiver's comments, he doesn't appear to be trending toward a return to action following the team's Week 9 bye. The wideout noted that his left foot injury that first cropped up following the season opener was originally plantar fasciitis but has since "morphed into something else." While it's encouraging that he's at least healthy enough to start running again, Pittman didn't indicate when he might be ready to resume practicing with the team.

Skowronek will end up missing a third consecutive game due to a calf injury, and with the Steelers on a bye for Week 9, his next chance to play is Week 10 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 15. Kaden Wetjen, Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson are in line for more snaps on offense in Skowronek's absence.

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Howard will continue to operate as the emergency QB3, which means he is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph are removed from the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Skowronek strung together three consecutive limited practices while working through a calf injury that has prevented him from playing in each of the Steelers' last two games. His status for Sunday's AFC North tilt may become more clear depending on whether the Steelers elect to elevate Brandon Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Echols will end up missing a second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury, so the Steelers will have less depth in the secondary for Sunday's contest, although the sixth-year pro has mostly operated on special teams. The Steelers are on a bye for Week 9, so Echols' next opportunity to play is Week 10 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 15.

Slaughter was held out of practice all week due to hamstring injury, which he may have picked up during the Steelers' Week 7 win over the Saints. The second-year pro's absence means Pittsburgh will have one less contributor on special teams, and with the team on a bye for Week 9, Slaughter's next chance to play is Week 10 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 15.

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Skowronek has missed the Steelers' last two games with a calf injury he sustained back in Week 5 versus the Colts, and now his availability for Week 8 is up in the air. Whether he ends up suiting up Sunday versus the Browns might hinge on whether he's able to upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday.

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Elliott started the regular season on injured reserve with a knee injury. The strong safety's 21-day return window opened Oct. 8, and while he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game, the 29-year-old defensive back is on track to make his 2026 debut. Elliott is set to reclaim his starting role in the Steelers' secondary from Robert Spears-Jennings in Sunday's contest in Paris.

A limited participant participant all week, Dowdle seems more likely than not to play. He's no longer listed with the toe injury that kept him out for multiple games, instead dealing with a knee issue. Pittsburgh's inactive list will be released around 8:00 a.m. ET on Sunday.

Skowronek did not participate in Wednesday's practice. He will now miss his second straight week due to a calf injury suffered in the Steelers' Week 5 win against the Colts. Kaden Wetjen may see some extra reps in his place.

Echols suffered a hamstring injury in the first half of the team's 26-19 overtime win over the Buccaneers on Sunday, and he will now be forced to miss at least one additional contest as a result. The cornerback plays primarily on special teams, so his absence won't have much of an impact on the Steelers' defensive approach in Week 7.

Thursday marked another limited session for Dowdle, who has been dealing with a knee issue in the lead-up to the Steelers' upcoming game against the Saints. He will have a chance to ramp up to a full practice on Friday before the Steelers make a final call on his gameday status.

Joseph-Day is dealing with an apparent triceps injury, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests while recovering. In his absence, Gabriel Rubio and Kevin Jobity are both candidates to see an increase in workload on Pittsburgh's defensive line.

Watt was a new addition to the Week 7 injury report with a calf injury. It's unclear whether the team is just being precautionary with the veteran or if it could be a bigger issue, but the 32-year-old seemed to be moving well, according to Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. Watt's limited participation Thursday is already an upgrade from Wednesday's availability, but Friday's practice will likely determine if the 10-year pro will play Sunday

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It's the first time Elliott has logged a full practice since his 21-day window to return from injured reserve opened Oct. 8. The Steelers released Rayshawn Jenkins earlier Wednesday, and that's a potential sign that Elliott will be available to make his 2026 debut this Sunday against the Saints in Paris.

Dowdle had missed three consecutive games due to a dislocated toe on his right foot before returning to action for this past Sunday's 26-19 overtime win over the Buccaneers. While playing 21 of the Steelers' 79 offensive snaps, Dowdle finished with seven carries for 40 yards and added three catches for nine yards, but he appears to have emerged from the contest with a new injury. His ability to practice in any capacity to begin Week 7 is generally a good sign, but Dowdle may need to upgrade to full participation by Friday to avoid carrying a designation into Sunday's game against the Saints in Paris.

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Ramsey was responsible for two of the Steelers' five sacks on Jalon Daniels during Sunday's OT win. Ramsey's first sack came on the third play of the game, and his second sack on Daniels was on a fourth-and-8 in overtime to seal the game for the Steelers. Ramsey has accumulated 19 total tackles over his last two games and is up to 37 stops (23 solo), two pass defenses and one forced fumble through six regular-season games.

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Echols was injured on a Buccaneers punt in the first half. He limped off the field and was eventually ruled out coming out of halftime due to a hamstring injury. With Echols done for the remainder of Week 6, rookie Daylen Everette will need to step up.

With Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph as the active quarterbacks and Will Howard inactive as the emergency third option, there is no current place for the third-round rookie in the quarterback room. Allar will likely remain inactive unless one of the other three quarterbacks gets injured.

The seventh-round rookie continues to be inactive behind Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Travis Homer and Lew Nichols. It remains unclear what Heidenreich's role is and whether he will remain on the roster throughout the 2026 season.

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Howard remains in the emergency role, destined only to enter the game if starter Aaron Rodgers and backup Mason Rudolph both must exit the contest.

The late addition of a calf issue puts Freiermuth's availability in doubt ahead of Week 6. He's coming off a two-touchdown performance against the Colts in Week 5, but if he's sidelined for Sunday, then Darnell Washington would step into a larger role offensively, with Robert Tonyan also in the mix for more snaps.

Wilson already had been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, but the move to IR means that the third-year pro will be required to miss at least four games. Since the Steelers are on a bye for Week 9, the earliest that Wilson can return is Week 11 against the Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 22. He joins Michael Pittman (foot) on injured reserve, which leaves rookie second-rounder Germie Bernard as the Steelers' WR2 behind DK Metcalf for the next few weeks.

Elliott's 21-day return window was opened Oct. 8. The safety did not play in the Steelers' Week 5 game against the Colts and has now been ruled out ahead of Week 6. Elliott was a limited participant in all three practices during Week 6 prep but is still not quite ready to return to the field.

Ramsey played through his wrist injury in the Steelers' Week 5 win over the Colts. The slot cornerback should suit up despite the injury once again in Week 6 against the Buccaneers after ending the week with consecutive limited sessions.

Dean was a limited practice participant throughout all of the Steelers' Week 6 prep. The cornerback's fate for Sunday's game remains uncertain as he continues to navigate an ankle injury he suffered in Week 4 against the Browns. If Dean cannot suit up, Sean Murphy-Bunting or Daylen Everette should get the start at outside cornerback opposite Asante Samuel.

Steelers offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio said Monday that he was expecting Dowdle to return this week. The team isn't ready to commit to it, but back-to-back full practices suggest he's ready to play unless there's a last-minute setback. Steelers coach Mike McCarthy told reporters that Jaylen Warren has earned a larger role even when Dowdle is healthy, which means the two RBs won't alternate drives in a 50/50 split the way they did at the beginning of the season. Pittsburgh's inactive list will be posted at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.

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Dean was sidelined at practice for the entire week before missing the team's Week 5 win over the Colts with an ankle injury that he suffered in Week 4 versus Cleveland. The cornerback was able to make his return to practice Wednesday, and he'll have two more chances to log a full session before Sunday's matchup with Tampa Bay.

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The Steelers are optimistic that Dowdle will put an end to a three-game absence and suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers, but he may need to upgrade to full practice participation by Friday in order to avoid taking a designation into the weekend. If Dowdle is cleared to play Sunday, he'll be in store for a lesser role than what he had previously handled, as Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy indicated earlier in the week that Jaylen Warren has earned the right to remain in a bell-cow role out of the backfield.

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Skowronek was diagnosed with a leg injury during the Steelers' 34-22 win over the Colts, which he picked up after a punt return in the first half. He was unable to return to the contest, and his calf issue will cost him at least one game, with his next chance to play being Week 7 against the Saints in Paris on Sunday, Oct. 25. Roman Wilson (finger) has also been ruled out for Week 6, so rookie second-rounder Germie Bernard, Kaden Wetjen and Brandon Smith are all in line for additional snaps on offense against Tampa Bay.

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Though he managed three limited practices in Week 5, Dowdle ultimately missed a third straight game in Sunday's eventual 34-22 win over the Colts. The Steelers seem optimistic that Dowdle will upgrade to full practice participation at some point in Week 6 to put him on a path to play against Tampa Bay, but if available, the 28-year-old could be ticketed for limited snaps in a backup role. Jaylen Warren has accounted for 490 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns across the past three games, with his performance prompting head coach Mike McCarthy to label him Monday as the featured option out of the backfield, per Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. McCarthy previously suggested that Warren and Dowdle would form a "one-two punch" out of the backfield when both were healthy, but Warren's stellar play has changed that plan.

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported earlier Monday that Wilson is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks due to a finger injury that he sustained during the Steelers' 34-22 win over the Colts on Sunday, so the third-year receiver's absence could extend into Week 7. While the Steelers are without Wilson, Ben Skowronek (leg) and Michael Pittman (foot) for at least Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is left with wideouts DK Metcalf, rookie Germie Bernard, running back Jaylen Warren and tight ends Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth as his main targets in the passing game.

Skowronek exited the game with a leg injury after a punt return and was ruled questionable to return. After further evaluation, it has been determined that the wide receiver will not return to Sunday's contest, leaving Brandon Smith as the No. 4 option.

With Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph available, and Will Howard (coach's decision) serving as the emergency signal-caller, Allar will be inactive once again in Week 5.

Even with Rico Dowdle (toe) ruled out once again, Heidenreich won't get on the field in Week 5. As a result, Travis Homer will continue to operate as the No. 2 option on the depth chart behind Jaylen Warren.

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The veteran running back will miss a third consecutive game while tending to the toe injury he sustained in a Week 2 loss to the Patriots. Dowdle was able to practice in limited fashion during each session of Week 5 prep, so there appears to be a good chance he manages to gain clearance for a Week 6 road matchup against the Buccaneers next Sunday. Meanwhile, Jaylen Warren, who's logged 23 touches apiece in each of the first two games Dowdle has missed, will continue in a workhorse role out of the Steelers backfield against Indianapolis on Sunday.

With Pittsburgh moving Michael Pittman (foot) to injured reserve Saturday, Wilson appeared headed for a larger role in the receiving corps. Unfortunately for the third-year wideout out of Michigan, he was unable to capitalize in Week 5, as he failed to haul in his lone target before exiting the game late in the second quarter. With Ben Skowronek (leg) also ruled out for the second half, the Steelers will be left with DK Metcalf, Germie Bernard, Kaden Wetjen and Brandon Smith as their available options at receiver.

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Howard is inactive once again, though he will serve as the Steelers' emergency signal-caller if Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph exit the contest due to injury, illness or ejection.

With the expected move now official, Pittman will be required to miss at least the next four games, making Week 10 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 15 the earliest that the veteran wide receiver can return. Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard are both in line for more offensive snaps for as long as Pittman is sidelined.

Elliott returned to practice Thursday after the Steelers opened up his 21-day return window. The safety logged two limited sessions in Week 5 as he works through a persistent knee injury. It remains unclear if Elliott will be ready to suit up for Week 6 or if he will need even more time to recover.

Ramsey did not practice on Wednesday but managed to finish the week with two consecutive limited sessions. The slot cornerback played through his wrist injury in the Steelers' loss to the Browns last Thursday and will likely do the same in Sunday's contest against the Colts.

Dean suffered an ankle injury during the Steelers' 27-24 loss to the Browns last Thursday. The cornerback has not practiced since sustaining the injury and is set to miss a few weeks as he manages the issue. Asante Samuel is set to start across from either Daylen Everette or Sean Murphy-Bunting in Dean's absence.

A limited practice participant throughout the week, Dowdle now enters the weekend with a chance to return from a two-game absence. If he's active for Pittsburgh, he won't necessarily jump right back into the 50/50 split that he and Jaylen Warren operated in at the beginning of the year. Warren thrived in Dowdle's absence and isn't on the injury report, so he looks like a solid fantasy start even if Dowdle avoids the inactive list ahead of a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday.

The 21-day practice window opened Thursday. While Elliott was only back on the practice field in a limited capacity, it was still a step in the right direction. However, despite his presence at practice Thursday, the team might need to wait a few more weeks before he's ready to suit up, with Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reporting his return may not happen until the Steelers play the Saints in Paris on Oct. 25.

Pittman missed Pittsburgh's Week 2 loss to the Patriots due to a foot issue and had just four catches for 31 yards across two subsequent appearances. He's facing a multi-week absence after aggravating that injury in practice leading up to the Steelers' Week 5 matchup against the Colts. The team has yet to decide whether to place Pittman on IR, in which case he would be required to sit out a minimum of four weeks.

Dowdle practiced for the second day in a row, albeit with a cap on his reps. Earlier Thursday, head coach Mike McCarthy told Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com that Dowdle's status for Sunday's game against the Colts is still up in the air, though the running back would put himself in good position to play this weekend if he's able to upgrade to full practice participation Friday. If Dowdle ultimately suits up versus the Colts, he'll likely be Option 1B in the backfield behind Jaylen Warren, who has averaged 6.5 yards per carry and 13.7 yards per reception over the past two weeks while Dowdle has been sidelined with a dislocated toe on his right foot.

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Pittman sat out the Steelers' Week 2 loss to the Patriots due to a foot issue, but he proceeded to suit up for the team's subsequent two games, playing north of 70 percent of snaps in both contests while producing a combined 4-31-0 receiving line on nine targets. The Steelers haven't indicated that Pittman is dealing with any major setback coming out of this past Thursday's loss to the Browns, even though he was spotted moving around the locker room Wednesday with a one-legged scooter and no shoe on his left foot, per Mark Kaboly of 93.7 The Fan Pittsburgh. Pittman's ability to practice in some fashion to kick off Week 5 prep suggests that he remains likely to play this Sunday against the Colts.

Earlier Wednesday, head coach Mike McCarthy told Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that Dowdle would be part of the rehab group to begin Week 5 prep, but the running back was apparently able to fit in enough work behind the scenes to log his first practice activity since dislocating a toe in the Steelers' Week 2 loss to New England. Given that he's missed the Steelers' past two games, Dowdle may need to upgrade to full practice participation by the end of the week in order to get cleared to play Sunday versus the Colts. If Dowdle is available this weekend, McCarthy has previously indicated that he would likely reclaim his spot in a backfield timeshare with Jaylen Warren, who has thrived while handling an every-down role over the past two games.

After exiting Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Browns due to the foot issue, Harmon's move to IR ensures that he'll be sidelined through the Steelers' Week 9 bye. While Harmon is sidelined, Yahya Black could be called upon to take on an expanded role on the defensive line alongside Cameron Heyward and Keeanu Benton.

Pittsburgh's depth at cornerback was already being tested after Joey Porter sat out the team's first three games before he was traded to the Cowboys on Wednesday, so the loss of Dean for any length of time would represent another big hit to the secondary. Assuming the ankle injury keeps Dean out for at least the Steelers' Week 5 game against the Colts, Asante Samuel and Daylen Everette would likely be called upon to serve as starters at the boundary corner spots.

Echols took a hit to the head while on special teams but was able to walk off the field under his own power. He hasn't seen much playing time on defense this season, but if he can't return, then Daylen Everette and Doneiko Slaughter would be the primary depth options at cornerback.

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It looked like the rookie seventh-rounder was in line for a slightly larger role Sunday after Rico Dowdle (toe) was ruled out. However, Heidenreich will be a healthy scratch for the first time this season, with Travis Homer and Lew Nichols providing depth in the backfield for Jaylen Warren while fellow rookie Kaden Wetjen operates as the primary returner on kickoffs. Heidenreich's next chance to play is Thursday against the Browns.

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Porter had the conditioning label next to his questionable tag for Sunday's AFC North tilt after being limited in practice all week, but he won't make his 2026 regular-season debut Sunday. Asante Samuel will continue to start opposite Jamel Dean at outside cornerback in Porter's absence. Porter's next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Browns.

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As the emergency third quarterback, Howard is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph were to be removed from the game due to injury, illness or ejection. Rookie third-round quarterback Drew Allar (coach's decision) will be a healthy scratch for a third consecutive week.

Dunker suffered an MCL sprain during Week 3 prep and will need to miss 4-to-6 weeks with the issue. Now on IR, Dunker will need to wait four games before becoming eligible to return to the Steelers' active roster.

Porter has already been ruled out ahead of the Steelers' matchup with the Patriots on Sunday due to a back issue. The cornerback has consistently logged limited sessions with the issue, but there is a chance he is holding back as he awaits a long-term extension. If the Steelers are adamant about saving cap space, the inevitable result of the dispute may be a trade.

Pittman opened Week 2 prep with a limited practice Wednesday due to a foot injury that then kept him out of drills entirely Thursday and Friday, leaving him questionable ahead of the weekend. The Steelers have opted to downgrade Pittman to out for Sunday, meaning Roman Wilson and rookie second-round pick Germie Bernard are in line for larger roles in the passing game behind No. 1 option DK Metcalf.

Fautanu missed practice Wednesday with an ankle issue, but he returned in a limited capacity Thursday and was able to practice in full Friday. He seems to be moving in the right direction, but if he can't play in Week 2, rookie first-rounder Max Iheanachor could get his first regular-season start at one of the Steelers' tackle spots opposite Dylan Cook.

Porter appears to have overcome the back injury that kept him out of last Sunday's 20-13 win over the Falcons. The cornerback is now limited as he continues to acclimate to NFL physicality, but there may be something else holding the 2023 second-rounder back. Porter expressed dissatisfaction in training camp when the Steelers didn't extend him, and the cornerback may still be apprehensive about suiting up for the franchise without guaranteed money in place.

Pittman led the team in receiving in Week 1 but is limited to start preparation for Sunday's game against the Patriots due to a foot injury. A limited practice Wednesday is somewhat encouraging when it comes to the severity of the issue. If Pittman is unable to go Sunday, Roman Wilson or Germie Bernard could pick up some of the slack out wide. Pittman has two more practice sessions to get back up to full speed before the team gives an injury status for Sunday.

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Skowronek has entered the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. The wide receiver will need to be cleared by an independent neurologist to ultimately be cleared for game action. If the 29-year-old cannot recover from the injury by the Steelers' Week 1 showdown with the Falcons, Kaden Wetjen projects to fill the No. 5 wide receiver role.

Elliott suffered a pair of knee injuries in 2025, the latter of which sidelined him for the last two-plus months of the campaign. The safety was able to return to practice in late July, and he registered four total tackles (three solo) during the preseason. It's unclear if Elliott is still dealing with a knee issue or something new, but he will now be forced to miss at least four contests to begin the regular season.

Metcalf has dealt with an undisclosed injury for much of training camp, but he returned to practice last week and is expected to be ready when the games count. He'll be looking for a bounce-back 2026 season after he produced just 59 catches for 850 yards and six touchdowns across 15 regular-season contests last season, his first season with the Steelers. Metcalf is facing added competition for targets in the form of Michael Pittman (hamstring), who also is expected to be ready for the Week 1 opener.

Kent spent all of training camp on the active/PUP list, enabling the cornerback to start the regular season on the reserve/PUP list. The 24-year-old will need to miss at least the first four games of the regular season before he is eligible to return to the active roster.

Driscoll will now need to miss at least four games of the regular season on injured reserve before he is eligible to return to the Steelers' active roster. The offensive tackle is dealing with an unknown issue, and it is unclear if he will need more than the minimum required time to recover.

Like teammate DK Metcalf (undisclosed), Pittman has missed a bunch of practice time in training camp and didn't see any preseason action. However, Pittman was back on the practice field last week and now will have the next couple weeks to get ramped up for the Week 1 opener. Acquired from the Colts over the offseason, Pittman is expected to push Metcalf for the team lead in targets this season, but it's fair to wonder about Pittman's chemistry with Aaron Rodgers right out of the gates.

Metcalf signed a four-year, $132 million contract with the Steelers in March of 2025, and the revamp of the deal coverts a portion of his base salary into a signing bonus while opening up "nearly $18 million" in 2026 cap space for Pittsburgh. Metcalf has been slowed by an unspecified injury during training camp, but he practiced Monday and will be aiming to bounce back after finishing with a career-low 850 receiving yards over 15 regular-season games in 2025.

Howard played the entire first half, completing nine of his 15 pass attempts for 69 yards and two touchdowns with just one interception. The quarterback also took three sacks for 22 yards before exiting the game at the half. With Sunday's cutdown approaching, Drew Allar's nine of 18 for 88 yards and no touchdowns, picks or sacks may not have inspired much confidence either. The No. 3 role behind Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph may default to Allar if Howard is indeed suffering from a significant head injury.

Ramsey is set to rejoin the Steelers for practice Monday, though he'll presumably be limited after having been sidelined since sustaining a knee injury during minicamp. Assuming Ramsey avoids any setbacks over the next couple of weeks while ramping up his workload in practices, he should be ready to reprise his role as the Steelers' top slot corner when the team opens its regular-season slate Sunday, Sept. 13 versus the Falcons.

After missing practice time since Aug. 8, Pittman at least was back on the field for the early portion of Monday's session. Pittman joins DK Metcalf (undisclosed) among notable Steelers to return to the practice field Monday after missing some time. The development offers a positive step for the Steelers' big offseason acquisition, though it doesn't confirm that he has resumed full practice work. Still, Pittman has time to get back to full-go before the season kicks off Sunday, Sept. 13 versus the Falcons.

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Kent went down with a foot injury at the start of 2025 training camp but returned in December only to suffer a torn ACL, derailing his rookie season. The 2025 seventh-round pick will need to be cleared in order to practice, and the recovery timeline could impact his ability to make the roster after Pittsburgh drafted Daylen Everette in the third round this past draft.

According to GM Omar Khan, Ramsey suffered a knee injury during the team's minicamp, but the defensive back's absence isn't expected to be a lengthy one. "We're going to be smart about it. He's a pro," said Khan. "You guys know how hard he works. If I had to guess I would say it's probably going to be a couple of weeks." Once he's cleared to practice, Ramsey will reclaim his key role in Pittsburgh's secondary, on the heels of a 2025 regular season in which he recorded 88 tackles and a pick in 17 games.

Porter was off to the side on an exercise bike during spring practices, and he aggravated a back issue Tuesday morning, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. There's been no indication Porter is dealing with a long-term issue. He dealt with elbow, hip and hamstring injuries last season, limiting him to 14 regular-season contests.