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Michael Pittman Jr. Michael Pittman Jr. Begins running, but lacks timetable
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 9:44 AM
Pittman (foot) said Monday that he resumed running last week as part of a program to return, but the wideout acknowledged that he's without a clear timeline to be activated from injured reserve, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: 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. |
Germie Bernard Germie Bernard Five catches in blowout win
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 11:26 PM
Bernard caught all five of his targets for 30 yards during Sunday's 27-6 win against Cleveland.
Analysis: Bernard led the team in catches, reeling in multiple passes for the fifth straight week and sixth time overall this year. The wide receiver has built a strong rapport with starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but it's unclear what Bernard's workload will look like after the Steelers have a chance to regroup and potentially acquire another pass catcher during the team's bye week in Week 9. |
Pat Freiermuth Pat Freiermuth Scores goal-line rushing TD in win
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 10:36 PM
Freiermuth caught both of his targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 27-6 win over the Browns. He added one rushing attempt for a one-yard touchdown.
Analysis: With time expiring in the second quarter, Freiermuth took a direct snap and punched in a one-yard rushing score to put the Steelers up 20-6 headed into halftime. The tight end entered the season with zero career carries but now has four through eight games, turning them into five yards and a touchdown. As a receiver, Freiermuth has been held to exactly two catches in each of the last three games and has yet to hit 50 yards in any game this season. He's a touchdown-or-bust fantasy bet with the Steelers headed into their bye week. |
Darnell Washington Darnell Washington Leads team in receiving in victory
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 9:38 PM
Washington caught three of five targets for 94 yards during Sunday's 27-6 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Washington led the team in receiving yards while finishing tied for second on the team in targets with wide receiver Germie Bernard. The tight end's biggest moment of the game came in the third quarter when he reeled in a short pass from Aaron Rodgers and took off for a 58-yard gain. Washington has now reeled in 19 of 28 targets for 254 yards and three touchdowns over eight contests to open the 2026 regular season. |
Rico Dowdle Rico Dowdle Rushing TD in big win
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 8:55 PM
Dowdle rushed 15 times for 56 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers' 27-6 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Analysis: Dowdle finished just two carries behind Jaylen Warren on the afternoon, and although his backfield mate significantly outpaced him in yardage, the former made his fantasy mark when he opened the scoring on the day with a nine-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Dowdle recorded new season highs in rush attempts and rushing yards as the Steelers had the luxury of leaning heavily on the ground attack, but Warren remains the backfield's clear No. 1 option heading into the Week 9 bye. |
DK Metcalf DK Metcalf One catch in Week 8 win
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 8:50 PM
Metcalf brought in one of six targets for four yards in the Steelers' 27-6 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Analysis: Aaron Rodgers put up a season low in completions, pass attempts, passing yards and completion percentage Sunday, and Metcalf's production was part of the collateral damage. The veteran wideout did see a team high in targets, but the fact he did next to nothing with them led to season lows in catches and receiving yards. Metcalf has had a handful of splash plays over the first half of the season and has two games of more than 90 receiving yards, but he's averaging a career-low 11.5 yards per catch and has just a single touchdown reception heading into the Week 9 bye. |
Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Modest production in Week 8 win
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 8:43 PM
Rodgers completed 13 of 25 passes for 172 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the Steelers' 27-6 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Analysis: Jaylen Warren spearheaded the Steelers' attack with 143 rushing yards and a touchdown, and backfield mate Rico Dowdle added 56 yards and a score of his own. When combined with a highly effective effort by Pittsburgh's defense, there wasn't much production required of Rodgers and the air attack after much busier games leading into Sunday. Rodgers finished with season-low figures in completions, pass attempts, completion percentage and passing yards while failing to throw a touchdown pass for the first time since Week 2, but he's highly likely to revert to his prior pass-heavy ways in a Week 10 road showdown against the Bengals on Sunday night, Nov. 15, following a Week 8 bye. |
Jaylen Warren Jaylen Warren Ties career high in rushing yards
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 5:27 PM
Warren rushed 17 times for 143 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of two targets for no gain in the Steelers' 27-6 win over the Browns on Sunday. He also fumbled once but recovered.
Analysis: Warren tied his single-game career high in rushing yards with Sunday's performance, which was partly fueled by a season-long 51-yard run. Warren now has back-to-back 100-yard efforts on the ground for the first time this season, and he snapped a brief two-game rushing TD drought Sunday with a one-yard run early in the third quarter that closed out the scoring for the afternoon. Warren is already up to 704 rushing yards on a career-best 5.9 yards per carry heading into a Week 9 road showdown against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 15, following a Week 8 bye. |
Will Howard Will Howard Emergency QB3 against Cleveland
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 11:13 AM
Howard (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback against the Browns on Sunday.
Analysis: 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. |
Ben Skowronek Ben Skowronek Won't play against Cleveland
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 11:04 AM
Skowronek (calf) is inactive against the Browns on Sunday.
Analysis: 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. |
Brandon Johnson Brandon Johnson Elevated for Week 8
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 6:47 PM
The Steelers elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson will be elevated to the active roster for a third consecutive game, so he would need to be signed to the 53-man squad in order to be eligible to play for the Steelers beyond Week 8. He did not record a target across his two prior outings. |
Brandon Smith Brandon Smith Signed to Pittsburgh's 53-man roster
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 6:44 PM
The Steelers signed Smith off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Smith had already been elevated from the practice squad thrice, so Saturday's move means he's eligible to suit up for the Steelers for the rest of the season. The Iowa product caught both of his targets for 24 yards against the Saints in Week 7. If Ben Skowronek (calf) cannot play Sunday, then Smith, Kaden Wetjen and Brandon Johnson would all be in line for more offensive snaps. |
Won't play against Cleveland
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 8:44 PM
Slaughter (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: 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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Remaining out for Week 8
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 8:35 PM
Echols (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: 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. |
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Ben Skowronek Ben Skowronek Questionable for Week 8
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 4:33 PM
Skowronek (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: 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. |
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Ben Skowronek Ben Skowronek Logs another limited practice
Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 7:01 PM
Skowronek (calf) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Skowronek has missed each of Pittsburgh's past two games due to the calf issue. His ability to begin Week 8 prep with consecutive limited sessions gives the veteran wideout a chance to return Sunday versus Cleveland, though he'll likely carry a designation into the weekend if he's not able to log a full session Friday. When healthy this season, Skowronek has seen limited opportunities on offense, recording just three catches for 32 yards and a touchdown on four targets through five contests. |
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Ben Skowronek Ben Skowronek Limited at practice Wednesday
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 7:52 PM
Skowronek (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: 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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Snags pick in win
Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 8:51 PM
Wilson totaled six tackles (three solo) and an interception during Pittsburgh's win over the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: Wilson had a solid outing in the win, as he recorded the team's lone interception of Tyler Shough. The 26-year-old has now compiled 61 tackles (33 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and an interception across the first seven games of the campaign. He will look to keep producing during next week's matchup against the Browns. |
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Tallies 10 tackles Sunday
Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 8:33 PM
Queen compiled 10 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Pittsburgh's win over the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: Queen had a strong outing in the victory, leading the team in tackles in addition to registering his first sack of the campaign. The 2020 first-round pick has now logged 48 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and an interception across seven games this season. |
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Germie Bernard Germie Bernard Quiet game in win over New Orleans
Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 6:49 PM
Bernard caught three of five targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Saints.
Analysis: It was a big step back in production for the rookie wideout compared to Week 6 against the Bucs, but Bernard still ran a team-high 33 routes on Aaron Rodgers' 34 dropbacks against New Orleans. Bernard's role is secure while Michael Pittman (foot) and Roman Wilson (finger) remain sidelined for at least two more games each. Bernard will be a fantasy WR3 for next Sunday's game against the Browns. |
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