Steelers' Miles Killebrew: Dealing with significant injury
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Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Monday that Killebrew's knee injury is significant and he's out indefinitely, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
The veteran safety from Southern Utah sustained a non-contact injury in the Steelers' Week 6 win over the Browns. He's played 80 special-teams snaps through five games this season, recording five total tackles. While Killebrew's absence likely won't have much effect on the Steelers' defense, it could be felt on special teams, as he's expected to be sidelined for the foreseeable future.
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Steelers' Darius Slay: Sustains shoulder injury
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Slay (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Slay went to the blue medical tent in the second half of Sunday's game, where he is being evaluated to determine whether he can return. James Pierre and Brandin Echols are candidates to see more snaps at outside corner for as long as Slay is out of the game.
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Steelers' Miles Killebrew: Ruled out with non-contact injury
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Killebrew (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Browns, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Killebrew appeared to suffer a noncontact injury and had to be helped off the field, per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. Killebrew has been limited to special-teams work this season, but with Chuck Clark (coach's decision) inactive, Juan Thornhill will be the lone rotational safety for the Steelers behind Jabrill Peppers and DeShon Elliott for the rest of Sunday's game.
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Steelers' Chuck Clark: Won't play against Cleveland
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Clark (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Clark started at safety in two of the first four games of the regular season, but he will observe Sunday's AFC North tilt in street clothes as a healthy scratch. His absence opens the door for Jabrill Peppers to operate in a bigger role in the secondary alongside DeShon Elliott and Juan Thornhill.
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Steelers' Jalen Ramsey: On track to face Browns
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The Steelers have upgraded Ramsey (hamstring) from questionable and he is expected to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup against Cleveland, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Ramsey upgraded to a full practice Friday after having opened Week 6 with back-to-back missed sessions, and Pittsburgh has now upgraded his status Saturday. The reliable veteran appears on track to handle his usual starting role at slot corner versus the Browns and rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel.
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Steelers' Jalen Ramsey: Questionable for Sunday
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Ramsey (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.
After logging consecutive DNPs to open the Steelers' week of practice, Ramsey upgraded to a full session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup. The veteran corner has appeared in all four of Pittsburgh's games thus far, recording 14 total tackles and four passes defended, including one interception. However, if he's sidelined for the first time in Week 6, expect Brandin Echols to step in and start at slot corner.
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Steelers' Alex Highsmith: Upgrades to full Thursday
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Highsmith (ankle) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Highsmith was limited Wednesday, but Thursday's full participation suggests Pittsburgh's Week 5 bye provided enough time for Highsmith to recover from an ankle injury that had sidelined him since Week 2. He's set to reprise his usual role Sunday against the Browns as a key piece of Pittsburgh's pass rush, having recorded at least 6.0 sacks in each of the previous four seasons, including 14.5 in 2022.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Healthy coming off bye
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Porter (hamstring) practiced in full Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Porter hasn't suited up for a regular-season game since Week 1, but he appears to have emerged from Pittsburgh's bye in Week 5 fully healthy. The starting cornerback looks set to return to the lineup Sunday against the Browns. That will provide a notable boost for the Steelers' secondary, especially if Jalen Ramsey (hamstring), who is not practicing Wednesday, is unable to play or has his snaps managed.
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Steelers' Jalen Ramsey: Dealing with hamstring injury
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Ramsey (hamstring) will be limited in practice this week, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Ramsey must have picked up the injury in the Steelers' Week 4 win over the Vikings in Dublin, as he played just 72 percent of the defensive snaps against Minnesota. The Week 5 bye came at a good time for Ramsey, who has 14 tackles (eight solo) and four pass breakups, including one interception, across four appearances this season.
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Steelers' Juan Thornhill: Three tackles against Minnesota
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Thornhill recorded three tackles (two solo) in the Steelers' win over the Vikings on Sunday.
DeShon Elliott and Chuck Clark started at safety for the Steelers against Minnesota, but Thornhill out-snapped Clark 50 to 31 behind Elliott's 100 percent playing-time clip. Through four games, Thornhill has recorded 25 tackles (14 solo), one pass breakup and one fumble recovery.
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Steelers' Chuck Clark: Three tackles in Week 4 win
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Clark recorded three tackles (three solo) in the Steelers' win over the Vikings on Sunday.
Clark made his second start of the season in the win over Minnesota, but he played a season-low 41 percent of the defensive snaps. With DeShon Elliott (knee) back healthy, Clark is expected to serve in a reserve role behind Elliott and Juan Thornhill.
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Steelers' Nick Herbig: Picks up 1.5 sacks in win
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Herbig recorded five tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks, in the Steelers' win over the Vikings on Sunday.
Herbig missed the Week 1 regular-season opener with a hamstring injury but has wreaked havoc since debuting in Week 2, recording 10 tackles (six solo), including 2.5 sacks and four TFLs, eight QB hits and one pass breakup, including one interception, on 83 percent of the defensive snaps over the last three weeks.
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Tallies 13 tackles in Week 4
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Wilson finished Sunday's 24-21 victory versus the Vikings with 13 tackles (eight solo).
Wilson paced Pittsburgh with his 13 stops, which represented a career high. It was the second time in three weeks that he's hit the double-digit tackle mark after doing so twice during the regular season as a rookie last year. Wilson has seen his role grow in 2025, as he's logged over 85 percent of the Steelers' defensive snaps three times through four weeks.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Notches sack, INT in victory
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Watt registered five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and intercepted a pass Sunday in a 24-21 win over the Vikings in Week 4.
Watt made back-to-back big plays in the third quarter when Minnesota was in Pittsburgh territory. First, he sacked Carson Wentz for a five-yard loss on second down. Then, on the next play, he intercepted Wentz and brought the ball back 13 yards to help set up a Steelers touchdown. Watt was held sackless through two weeks but now was 3.0 sacks over his past two games.
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Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Very productive in Week 4 win
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Elliott registered six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, a forced fumble and two defensed passes, including an interception, in Sunday's 24-21 win over Minnesota.
Elliot made a number of big plays in the narrow victory, beginning with an interception of Carson Wentz in the second quarter. Elliott later sacked Wentz for an eight-yard loss in the third period and forced a fumble on the play, though the Vikings were able to recover. That was Elliott's first regular-season sack since 2021.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Sitting out in Ireland
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Porter (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings in Dublin, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Porter will miss his third straight game due to the hamstring injury, which had limited him in practice throughout Week 4 prep. With Porter sidelined again, the Steelers will likely go with Brandin Echols as their slot cornerback, while Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay serve as Pittsburgh's primary options on the outside.
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Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Ready to rock
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Elliott (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
After missing the Steelers' last two games due to a knee injury sustained in the Week 1 win over the Jets, Elliott practiced in full Friday and is ready to return Sunday. He was one of Pittsburgh's top defensive playmakers in 2024, recording 108 total tackles and six passes defended, including one interception, over 15 contests. Now that the Texas product has returned from injury, he's expected to serve as the Steelers' top strong safety in Week 4.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Questionable for Week 4
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Porter (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Porter has missed the Steelers' last two games after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 1 win over the Jets. However, he practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week, giving himself a chance to suit up Sunday. If Porter is able to return in Week 4, he's expected to start opposite Jalen Ramsey to form Pittsburgh's top outside cornerback duo.
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Steelers' Joey Porter: Opens week with limited practice
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Porter (hamstring) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Porter hasn't played since he injured his hamstring in Week 1 against the Jets. He hadn't even practiced since that contest, so his return to the field as a limited participant Wednesday suggests that he's making progress in his recovery. According to DeFabo, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Porter has a chance to suit up against the Vikings on Sunday.
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Steelers' Alex Highsmith: Won't play vs. Vikings
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Coach Mike Tomlin said Wednesday that Highsmith (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game versus Minnesota, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Highsmith will have to sit out at least one more game as he continues to recover from the high ankle sprain he sustained in Week 2 versus the Seahawks. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 6 versus the Browns. In the meantime, 2023 fourth-rounder Nick Herbig projects to start on the edge opposite T.J. Watt.
