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Steelers | Brandon Johnson let go Fri Aug 29, 05:34 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Brandon E. Johnson (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 29, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard (hand) and CB Donte Kent (undisclosed) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 28.
Link to storyFree-agent RB Lew Nichols (Steelers), RB Trey Sermon (Steelers), WR Max Hurleman (Steelers), WR Ke'Shawn Williams (Steelers), WR Robert Woods (Steelers) and TE JJ Galbreath (Steelers) were signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad Wednesday, Aug. 27.
Footballguys view: Sermon is a player we'll continue to monitor in deep dynasty. The Steelers want to run the heck out of the ball, and Sermon is on his fourth team since entering the NFL as a third-round pick (49ers) out of Ohio State. |
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to place QB Will Howard (hand) on the Reserve/Injured list designated to return, as he recovers from a broken hand suffered in August during practice. He missed all of preseason. The rookie will have to miss the first four games of the regular season.
Link to storyThe Pittsburgh Steelers waived WR Ke'Shawn Williams, and waived/injured WR Brandon E. Johnson, on Tuesday, Aug. 26. DB Cory Trice Jr. was placed on the Reserve/Injured list designated to return.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers QB Skylar Thompson is expected to be the team's No. 3 quarterback heading into the 2025 regular season.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers WR Robert Woods was released Tuesday, Aug. 26.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers released TE JJ Galbreath, WR Max Hurleman, WR Lance McCutcheon, RB Lew Nichols and PK Ben Sauls on Monday, Aug. 25.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard (hand) is expected to be a full participant in practice in the near future, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers DT Derrick Harmon (knee) will not be placed on the Reserve/Injured list, and team believes he may only miss one game because of the injury.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, Pittsburgh Steelers DE Derrick Harmon (knee) has been diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral ligament and is expected to be sidelined for around a month, according to sources. He could be a candidate to start the season on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard (finger) could be a candidate to start the season on the Reserve/Injured list, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Brooke Pryor.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers QB Logan Woodside, RB Evan Hull and TE Kevin Foelsch were released Friday, Aug. 22.
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Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers DT Derrick Harmon (knee) suffered a knee sprain during the preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers Thursday, Aug. 21, and is expected to return in a couple of weeks, according to sources.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers DT Derrick Harmon (knee) was carted off during the preseason game against the Carolina Panthers Thursday, Aug. 21, after suffering a knee injury.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers DE Cameron Heyward returned to practice Tuesday, Aug. 19, but no progress has been made in contract talks.
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Free-agent OG Dalton Risner (Vikings) is considering a visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers, in addition to a handful of other organizations. He wants to take multiple visits before settling on a new team.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers DL Cam Heyward and LB T.J. Watt will not play in the preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers Thursday, Aug. 21, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and WR DK Metcalf will not play in the final preseason, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
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Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin (abdomen) worked on the side during practice Monday, Aug. 18, and said he is following the team's plan for him.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Gabe Davis (Jaguars) is scheduled to meet with the Pittsburgh Steelers Tuesday, Aug. 19, according to a source.
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Pittsburgh Steelers WR Roc Taylor was waived Monday, Aug. 18.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers LB Nate Herbig (hamstring) left the preseason game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter Saturday, Aug. 16, due to a hamstring injury.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers LB Christian Kuntz (chest) left the preseason game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter Saturday, Aug. 16, due to a chest injury.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he wants to see RB Kaleb Johnson play more instinctually in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 16. 'I want to see him trust himself more. I want to see him play more instinctually, trust his talents. That's reasonable to expect between the first experience and the second experience,' Tomlin said.
Footballguys view: The bottom line here is that Johnson isn't exactly performing like a rookie ready to take the league by storm. Jaylen Warren is looking like a better RB2/Flex pick, while Johnson is probably just a late round "wait and see" rookie bench stash. |
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and WR DK Metcalf will not play in the team's preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, Aug. 16, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
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Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin (abdominal) is dealing with a minor abdominal injury, a source said Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers (leg) left practice early Tuesday, Aug. 12, after injuring his shin or ankle but was able to return for team drills.
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Pittsburgh Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey (undisclosed) worked on the side during practice Monday, Aug. 11, and is considered day-to-day. Head coach Mike Tomlin said he expects Ramsey to practice Tuesday, Aug. 12.
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Pittsburgh Steelers CB Darius Slay (undisclosed) left practice early Monday, Aug. 11, after suffering an ankle of foot injury.
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Free-agent TE Kevin Foelsch (Steelers) signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, Aug. 11. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived TE DJ Thomas-Jones.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin (undisclosed) is not expected to be available to play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 9.
Footballguys view: Head coach Mike Tomlin hasn't given any details on the injury. Scotty Miller will take Austin's spot with the first team offense. |
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren, TE Jonnu Smith and TE Pat Freiermuth will not play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 9.
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Free-agent QB Logan Woodside (Bengals) signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Aug. 7. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and WR DK Metcalf are among the players that will not play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 9, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
Footballguys view: No surprise here, even though Rodgers said he would play if the team asked him. Both are seasoned veterans, so there's no need to get them a ton (if any) preseason reps. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers WR Roman Wilson caught at least five passes from QB Aaron Rodgers during practice Wednesday, Aug. 6.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard (finger) has been diagnosed with a broken finger and is considered week-to-week, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers said he is willing to play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 9, if the team asks him to play.
Footballguys view: Rodgers has been going viral with his 'old man' drills at Steelers practice. In a game, even a preseason game, Rodgers could show those who doubt him that he's still got it. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard (hand) has been diagnosed with a small fracture in his hand and is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks, according to sources. He is unlikely to need surgery to repair the injury.
Footballguys view: Howard fractured his throwing hand and will miss the preseason most likely. He could be a starting option for the team in 2026 after the Aaron Rodgers era is done. However, Howard is missing out on time to impress because during the regular season he won't have the same opportunity he would in the preseason. |
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Alex Highsmith (groin) is dealing with a groin injury which might keep him sidelined a few days, and he is not likely to play in the preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, Aug. 9.
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Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith (knee) left practice Tuesday, Aug. 5, due to knee soreness, according to head coach Mike Tomlin, and he said he'll be evaluated, but it isn't considered a significant injury.
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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard (hand) suffered a hand injury during practice Tuesday, Aug. 5, and is being evaluated.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin (undisclosed) is not participating in practice Tuesday, Aug. 5. Austin has missed the last three practices because of the injury.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers TE Kevin Foelsch was released Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin (undisclosed) sat out practice on Sunday, Aug. 3 due to an undisclosed ailment. He is considered day to day.
Link to storyThe Pittsburgh Steelers activated OG Isaac Seumalo (soft tissue) was activated from the Non-Football Injury list, and he was dressed in pads for practice Friday, Aug. 1, although he only participated in individual drills.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers OL Calvin Anderson (lower body) and CB Cory Trice Jr. (hamstring) suffered soft-tissue injuries Friday, Aug. 1, and each are being evaluated.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin has yet to engage in contract extension talks with the team entering into the final season of his rookie deal.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers WR Montana Lemonious-Craig (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, July 30, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyThe Pittsburgh Steelers released Jeremiah Moon on Tuesday, July 29.
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