Jamel Dean Expected to Miss Multiple Weeks
Jamel Dean is expected to miss a couple of weeks while recovering from the ankle injury that forced him out against Cleveland.
Jamel Dean Injury Update
PITCBLast updated:
Jamel Dean is expected to miss a couple of weeks while recovering from the ankle injury that forced him out against Cleveland.
Current Status
StatusInjured
Injuryankle
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Game status—
Expected returnExpected to miss a couple of weeks
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Dean's absence leaves Pittsburgh without an established outside starter immediately after Joey Porter Jr. was traded to Dallas. The Steelers now have to lean more heavily on Asante Samuel Jr. and rookie Daylen Everette on the perimeter while Jalen Ramsey is playing through a broken wrist.
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Jamel Dean Injury History
2 updates · Latest October 4, 2026
Jamel Dean Ruled Out After Aggravating Ankle Injury
Jamel Dean aggravated his ankle injury against Cleveland and was ruled out after leaving in the second quarter.
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