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Scotty Miller Scotty Miller Past finger injury
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:26 PM
Miller (finger) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Miller missed the Steelers' last three games while recovering from surgery to repair a broken finger. He was a full participant to open Week 11 prep, which puts the veteran wide receiver on track to play against the Bengals on Sunday. Miller was used sparsely on offense prior to his injury, logging one catch (on two targets) for nine yards across six regular-season games. |
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Will Howard Will Howard Comes off IR
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 9:06 AM
The Steelers activated Howard (hand) from IR to the 53-man roster on Wednesday.
Analysis: Howard began the regular season on IR due to a fractured hand suffered during training camp, and after having had his 21-day practice window opened Oct. 22, the rookie sixth-round pick is now ready for game action. He could contribute as the Steelers' emergency No. 3 quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph versus the Bengals on Sunday. |
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Darnell Washington Darnell Washington Held to one catch in defeat
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 11:45 AM
Washington secured his lone target for 15 yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Washington had one of his best performances of the season against the Colts in Week 9, securing four of six targets for 43 yards in the win. However, he was held in check during the Steelers' primetime matchup in Week 10, and he also ranked last among the team's tight ends in playing time, as he was on the field for just 48 percent of the offensive snaps. Washington has shown glimpses of production this season, but he remains an unreliable fantasy option as part of a crowded group of tight ends in Pittsburgh. |
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Pat Freiermuth Pat Freiermuth Tallies 33 receiving yards on SNF
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 11:40 AM
Freiermuth secured all three of his targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Freiermuth was on the field for 50 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday, which ranked second among the team's tight ends. However, he was somewhat involved in the passing game and recorded his second-highest yardage total of the season in the loss. Freiermuth has logged at least three receptions in each of his last four appearances, securing 14 of 17 targets for 184 yards and three touchdowns during that time. |
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Jonnu Smith Jonnu Smith Totals four receiving yards in loss
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 11:36 AM
Smith secured one of two targets for four yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Although Smith led Pittsburgh's tight ends by playing 67 percent of the team's offensive snaps Sunday, he had a season-worst performance in primetime. He was held to season-low marks in receptions, targets and receiving yards, although none of the team's tight ends recorded more than 33 yards in the defeat. The Steelers' passing game hasn't been stellar despite the offseason addition of Aaron Rodgers, and Smith's fantasy upside has been minimal with his new team. |
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Kaleb Johnson Kaleb Johnson Minimal production in Week 10
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 11:32 AM
Johnson rushed twice for three yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Johnson was on the field for just four offensive snaps Sunday, and he didn't generate much production during the blowout loss. The rookie third-round pick has totaled just nine offensive snaps over the last four weeks, and he's been a non-factor in fantasy over the first half of the season, rushing 17 times for 43 yards while securing one of two targets for nine yards over six appearances. |
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Kenneth Gainwell Kenneth Gainwell Two receptions in defeat
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 11:28 AM
Gainwell secured two of three targets for four yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Gainwell led the Steelers' running backs by playing 52 percent of the team's offensive snaps during Sunday's blowout loss, but he saw minimal touches against the Chargers. The primetime matchup marked the first time that Gainwell was held without any carries this season, and he failed to generate much production as a pass catcher. While the Steelers' offense generally struggled as a whole against the Chargers, Gainwell's fantasy upside remains limited for the second half of the regular season. |
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DK Metcalf DK Metcalf Remains quiet
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 11:24 PM
Metcalf recorded three receptions on seven targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Metcalf saw a decent amount of opportunity with seven targets, the fourth time he's hit that mark this season. His longest gain went for 19 yards late in the first quarter, which came shortly after he narrowly missed on a long touchdown. Regardless, Metcalf has only 41 total yards across his last two games while recording five receptions on 11 targets. |
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Jaylen Warren Jaylen Warren Totals 91 yards
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 11:13 PM
Warren rushed the ball 14 times for 70 yards in Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers. He added two receptions on two targets for 21 yards.
Analysis: Warren accounted for 14 of the 16 carries by Pittsburgh's running backs, as Kenneth Gainwell was phased almost entirely out of the offense. That allowed Warren to record his second-highest rushing yardage total of the season, and he was one of the few bright spots in the offense. Warren hasn't found the end zone consistently this season, but his role has improved as the season has progressed. |
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Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Shut down by Chargers
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 10:58 PM
Rodgers completed 16 of 31 passes for 161 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: The Steelers had minimal success moving the ball at any point when the outcome was in doubt, and Rodgers made several uncharacteristic mistakes. He took a safety midway through the first quarter and then overthrew his intended targets several times, including an interception late in the second quarter that led to a touchdown for the Chargers. Rodgers managed to lead a garbage-time drive late in the fourth quarter to rack up 64 yards and a touchdown to pad his stat line, but he has now averaged 6.1 yards per attempt or fewer in three straight games. |
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Will Howard Will Howard Remaining on injured reserve
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 7:00 PM
The Steelers did not activate Howard (hand) from injured reserve, and he has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, per the NFL's transaction report.
Analysis: Howard continues to recover from a fractured right hand that he sustained during training camp in early August. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 22, and if he's not activated from IR before the end of that time frame, he would be forced to miss the rest of the 2025 season. Howard's next opportunity to be activated from IR is ahead of the Steelers' Week 11 clash against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 16. |
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Trey Sermon Trey Sermon Signed to active roster
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 2:09 PM
The Steelers signed Sermon to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday.
Analysis: Sermon had already been elevated for the maximum three games before being signed to the active roster. However, the 26-year-old has played just one offensive snap across those outings, and he should continue to see the majority of his playing time on special teams going forward. |
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Connor Heyward Connor Heyward Cleared to play
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 5:13 PM
Heyward (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports
Analysis: Despite missing practice both Wednesday and Thursday, Heyward logged a full practice Friday and didn't get tagged with an injury designation, making him set to suit up in Sunday's game. The 26-year-old fullback played 18 special teams snaps and four offensive snaps in Week 9 against the Colts and will likely log a similar amount of snaps in the fullback role for Sunday's game. |
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Scotty Miller Scotty Miller Missing third straight game
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 5:09 PM
Miller (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Miller continues to recover from a procedure to repair a broken finger and will miss a third straight game as a result. He hasn't been able to practice since the surgery, and his next opportunity to play is Week 11 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 16. |
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Connor Heyward Connor Heyward Sits out practice with knee issue
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 8:44 PM
Heyward (knee) did not practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Heyward had his usual role this past Sunday in a win over Indianapolis, logging four offensive snaps and 18 snaps on special teams. He wasn't on the injury report Wednesday before popping up as a DNP on Thursday, so he may have hurt his knee during practice. Heyward's practice participation level Friday should help clarify how serious the knee issue is and whether he's at risk of missing Sunday's tilt versus the Chargers. |
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Scotty Miller Scotty Miller Participates in individual drills
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 8:08 PM
Miller (finger) did not participate at practice Thursday, but he did go through individual drills.
Analysis: Miller has yet to return to practice as he continues to work his way back from a broken finger, but his ability to work off to the side on his own is a step in the right direction. The wide receiver will have one more chance to practice before Sunday night's matchup with the Chargers. |
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Darnell Washington Darnell Washington Practices fully Thursday
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 4:47 PM
Washington (foot) practiced fully Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Washington didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to a full session a day later suggests that his absence was maintenance-related. In the Steelers' Week 9 win over the Colts, Washington led his team's tight ends in catches (four) and receiving yards (43) while logging six targets, but his production this season has been hit or miss due to the fact that Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth are also commanding their share of Pittsburgh's TE snaps/targets. |
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Darnell Washington Darnell Washington Participating in practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 3:57 PM
Washington (foot) returned to practice Thursday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Analysis: Washington didn't practice Wednesday, but his return Thursday is encouraging, though it remains to be seen if he'll manage to practice without limitations. Working as part of a rotation alongside Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith, Washington has accrued 127 yards receiving yards and one touchdown through eight games. He hasn't missed a regular-season game in his three-year career heading into Sunday's road matchup against the Chargers. |
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Scotty Miller Scotty Miller Still working through finger injury
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 7:02 PM
Miller (finger) did not practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Miller has missed the Steelers' last two games while recovering from surgery to repair a broken finger. He hasn't practiced since sustaining the injury, and he's unlikely to play against the Chargers on Sunday if he's unable to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days. |
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Darnell Washington Darnell Washington Nursing foot injury
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 6:59 PM
Washington (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Washington played 52 snaps (41 on offense, 11 on special teams) and logged four catches (on six targets) for 43 yards during the Steelers' Week 9 win over the Colts, but the third-year pro appears to have sustained a foot injury in the process. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers. |
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