Jamel Dean Out for Week 5
Jamel Dean is out for Week 5 against Indianapolis with an ankle injury.
Jamel Dean Injury Update
PITCBLast updated:
Jamel Dean is out for Week 5 against Indianapolis with an ankle injury.
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Injuryankle
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Pittsburgh is without Dean and safety DeShon Elliott against Indianapolis. The Steelers must cover more ground with their remaining defensive backs while facing an offense that can test the secondary.
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Jamel Dean Injury History
3 updates · Latest October 9, 2026
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 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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