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Calvin Austin Calvin Austin Estimated as DNP on Monday
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 3:26 PM
Austin (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Coach Mike Tomlin said earlier Monday that Austin is questionable for Thursday night's game against the Bengals after he missed the Week 6 win over the Browns following his injury in Week 4. Scotty Miller, Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek would be in line for increased offensive snaps against Cincinnati if Austin is unable to play, but none of that aforementioned trio would carry any sort of fantasy value in season-long leagues. |
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Calvin Austin Calvin Austin Questionable for Week 7
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 11:16 AM
Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Austin (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday night's game against the Bengals, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Austin was injured in the Steelers' Week 4 win over the Vikings and then missed this past Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Browns following Pittsburgh's bye. It sounds like he may need another week to recover due to the short week ahead. If Austin does indeed miss Thursday night's game, he'll have 10 days to get ready for a Week 8 date with the Packers. With Austin out against Cleveland, Scotty Miller, Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek split wide receiver duties behind DK Metcalf. However, the Steelers leaned more on three-tight end sets rather than multiple wideouts. |
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Pat Freiermuth Pat Freiermuth Manages 11 yards in victory
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 10:21 AM
Freiermuth secured his lone target for 11 yards during Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Although Freiermuth recorded a catch Sunday after being held without a target during the Steelers' Week 4 win over Minnesota, he was on the field for just 36 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps against Cleveland, which ranked third among the team's tight ends. Darnell Washington has taken on a larger role over the last two games, and Freiermuth seems to be behind Jonnu Smith as well following Pittsburgh's Week 5 bye. Over his last three games, Freiermuth has secured two of four targets for 17 yards. |
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Jonnu Smith Jonnu Smith Four touches in Week 6 win
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 10:18 AM
Smith secured three of four targets for 18 yards while rushing once for 10 yards during Sunday's 23-9 win over Cleveland.
Analysis: Smith was on the field for just 25 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps in Week 4, but he saw a much larger workload following the team's Week 5 bye. He played 69 percent of the team's offensive snaps against Cleveland, which still lagged behind Darnell Washington's 80 percent, but it signaled that Smith appears to have moved past the hip injury that plagued him before the bye. Over Smith's first five appearances of the season, he's secured 17 of 20 targets for 89 yards and a touchdown. |
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Roman Wilson Roman Wilson Logs one reception in victory
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 10:11 AM
Wilson secured his lone target for 12 yards during Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Wilson was on the field for 15 offensive snaps Sunday, which was his highest mark since the Steelers' Week 2 loss to Seattle. Part of his uptick in playing time was likely due to Calvin Austin (shoulder) being sidelined. Although Wilson had a catch while racking up double-digit receiving yards for the first time this season, he has minimal fantasy value, even if Austin misses more time. |
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Ben Skowronek Ben Skowronek Not targeted against Cleveland
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 10:06 AM
Skowronek wasn't targeted during Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Although Calvin Austin (shoulder) was sidelined for Pittsburgh's Week 6 matchup Sunday, Skowronek played most of his snaps on special teams and wasn't involved in the passing game. Skowronek has been targeted just once over the Steelers' last four games, and he has minimal fantasy value, even if Austin is forced to miss more time. |
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Kaleb Johnson Kaleb Johnson Records another six carries in win
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 9:33 AM
Johnson rushed six times for 15 yards during Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Johnson saw six carries during the Steelers' Week 4 win over the Vikings, and he saw a similar workload following Pittsburgh's Week 5 bye. Jaylen Warren continues to serve as the team's clear lead back, but Johnson has seen slightly more opportunities over the past two games. The 22-year-old's 11 offensive snaps still lagged behind Warren (31) and Kenneth Gainwell (20), and Johnson's fantasy value will likely remain limited as long as those two remain healthy. |
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Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Efficient day agianst Browns
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 10:22 PM
Rodgers completed 21 of 30 passes for 235 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Rodgers had one of his better showings of the season, completing five passes of at least 20 yards. Four of those went to DK Metcalf, including a 25-yard touchdown down the right sideline to begin the fourth quarter. Rodgers has had a mixed start to his tenure with the Steelers, though he's averaged over 7.5 yards per attempt in three of five games this season, with Sunday also marking his third multi-touchdown performance of the campaign. |
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Jaylen Warren Jaylen Warren Narrowly leads Steelers' backfield
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 9:29 PM
Warren rushed the ball 11 times for 52 yards in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns. He added two receptions on two targets for 11 yards.
Analysis: Warren returned from a one-game absence caused by a knee injury with his role in question due to competition from Kenneth Gainwell. Warren comfortably led the team with 11 carries, though he gave up a considerable amount of work to Gainwell in the receiving game. He was efficient with his work, but Warren appears to be the leader of a committee in Pittsburgh rather than a true lead back for the time being. |
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DK Metcalf DK Metcalf Solid showing against Cleveland
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 8:40 PM
Metcalf recorded four receptions on nine targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Metcalf remained Aaron Rodgers' top target, leading the team in targets and yards. All four of his catches went for 20 yards or more, highlighted by a 25-yard score down the right sideline to kick off the fourth quarter. Even with an additional missed opportunity for a long touchdown due to an underthrow by Aaron Rodgers, Metcalf has found the end zone in each of his last four games and has topped 80 receiving yards in three of five contests to begin his tenure with the Steelers. |
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Calvin Austin Calvin Austin Ruled out for Sunday
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 2:44 PM
Austin (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns after not practicing this week.
Analysis: Austin was forced out of a Week 4 win over the Vikings after logging 27 snaps and catching both of his targets for 13 yards, and he'll target a potential return to action next Thursday night against the Bengals. In Austin's absence this weekend, Ben Skowronek, Scotty Miller and Roman Wilson are candidates to see added opportunities behind WR1 DK Metcalf. |
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Ben Skowronek Ben Skowronek Back to FP while Austin stays DNP
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 2:56 PM
Skowronek (illness) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Skowronek was a full go Thursday after being limited by an illness Wednesday. He could see additional opportunities Sunday against the Browns if Calvin Austin (shoulder) is unable to play. Austin didn't practice in any capacity Wednesday or Thursday. |
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Calvin Austin Calvin Austin Another DNP on Thursday
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 2:51 PM
Austin (shoulder) remained a non-participant in practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Austin injured his shoulder in Pittsburgh's Week 4 win over the Vikings, and he has now missed the team's first two practices coming out of a Week 5 bye. Head coach Mike Tomlin said earlier in the week that Austin could ramp up his practice participation as the week progresses, but Austin will likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to give himself a chance to suit up for Sunday's game against the Browns. |
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Ben Skowronek Ben Skowronek Limited in practice
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 3:49 PM
Skowronek (illness) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Skowronek opening Week 6 with a limited practice provides reason for optimism that he'll be able to gain clearance for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Browns. Prior to Pittsburgh's bye, Skowronek was targeted once during the team's win over the Vikings in Week 4, though he failed to log a reception. Through four regular-season appearances, the only catch Skowronek has logged is the 22-yard touchdown he recorded during the Steelers' win over the Jets in Week 1. |
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Jaylen Warren Jaylen Warren Logs full practice
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 2:57 PM
Warren (knee) practiced fully Wednesday.
Analysis: Warren was inactive for the Steelers' 24-21 win over the Vikings in Dublin on Sept. 28, but following his team's bye week, the running back is poised to return to action Sunday against the Browns. In Warren's absence in Week 4, Kenneth Gainwell carried 19 times for 99 yards and two TDs and caught all six of his targets for 35 yards, an effort that should keep him involved in Pittsburgh's Week 6 offense. However, assuming no setbacks, Warren should reclaim his lead role this weekend. In three games to date, he's logged 43 carries for 132 yards and caught 11 of his 12 targets for 142 yards and a TD. |
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Calvin Austin Calvin Austin Misses practice Wednesday
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 2:51 PM
Austin was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Austin is a player who could ramp up his practice activity "toward the latter part of the week," Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports, but it's nonetheless a bad sign to see the wideout absent from practice despite having had a bye to get right. Austin will presumably need to return to practice as at least a limited participant Thursday and/or Friday in order to have a chance at suiting up Sunday versus the Browns. |
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Jaylen Warren Jaylen Warren Practicing again
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 1:50 PM
Warren (knee) is practicing Wednesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Analysis: Warren has a sleeve over his injured knee but appears to be going through drills at full speed. He returned to practice Monday after a Week 5 bye and Week 4 absence. Kenneth Gainwell stepped up with 25 touches for 134 yards and two TDs in the Week 4 win over Minnesota, potentially earning a larger role moving forward (relative to his limited usage in Weeks 2-3). |
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Calvin Austin Calvin Austin Limited coming out of bye week
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 11:19 AM
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Austin (shoulder) will be a limited participant in practice to begin Week 6 prep, but the wideout could ramp up his workload later in the week and potentially be ready to play Sunday against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Austin was forced out early in the fourth quarter of the Steelers' 24-21 win over the Vikings in Dublin in Week 4 due to the shoulder injury, but a Week 5 bye has afforded him some time to heal. Though Tomlin noted that Austin aggressively attacked his rehab over the bye week, the Steelers aren't ready to turn him loose for full contact just yet. However, if Austin is able to advance to full participation Friday in the Steelers' final practice of the week, he should have a good chance at suiting up against Cleveland. |
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Jaylen Warren Jaylen Warren Present at practice Monday
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 12:08 PM
Warren (knee) participated in individual drills at Monday's practice, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Warren missed the Steelers' Week 4 game against the Vikings in Ireland and had the Week 5 bye to recover. Pittsburgh isn't required to release an official practice report until Wednesday this week, but Warren's presence on the field Monday would indicate he's closing in on being 100 percent and returning to game action ahead of Sunday's date with the Browns. |
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Darnell Washington Darnell Washington Sees uptick in playing time
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 11:36 AM
Washington secured all three of his targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 24-21 win over the Vikings.
Analysis: Washington was targeted just once over the first three weeks of the regular season while playing less than half of the team's offensive snaps during that time. However, Jonnu Smith was limited in practice this week, and Washington was on the field for 91 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps during the matchup in Dublin. While it was encouraging to see Washington get more involved, his role will likely decline if Smith is able to shed his limitations following the team's Week 5 bye. |
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