Pittsburgh loses one of its interior defensive linemen for multiple games, thinning the rotation before a Week 5 matchup with Indianapolis and Jonathan Taylor. More early-down and run-defense work now has to be absorbed by the remaining defensive tackles.
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2026 Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report
The 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers injury report currently has 9 players still being tracked. The latest Pittsburgh Steelers injury update is Derrick Harmon, currently listed as Injured.
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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.
Ramsey being active keeps Pittsburgh's veteran outside coverage option on the field immediately after the Joey Porter Jr. trade, reducing the burden on the remaining cornerback rotation.
Latest Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Updates
Derrick Harmon Expected to Miss Multiple Weeks
Derrick Harmon is expected to miss a few weeks with the foot injury he suffered against Cleveland.
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.
Derrick Harmon Ruled Out With Foot Injury
Derrick Harmon was carted to the locker room with a foot injury and was ruled out of Thursday night's loss to 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.
Jalen Ramsey Active Against Cleveland
Jalen Ramsey is active for Thursday night's game against Cleveland despite his broken wrist.
Brandin Echols Cleared for Week 4
Brandin Echols cleared concussion protocol and has no injury designation for Thursday night's game against Cleveland.
Rico Dowdle Ruled Out for Week 4
Rico Dowdle was ruled out for Thursday night's game against Cleveland because of his toe injury.
Brandin Echols Questionable for Week 4
Brandin Echols is questionable for Thursday night's game against Cleveland while in concussion protocol.
Jalen Ramsey Questionable for Week 4
Jalen Ramsey is questionable for Thursday night's game against Cleveland with a broken wrist.
Joey Porter Jr. Ruled Out for Week 4
Joey Porter Jr. was ruled out for Thursday night's game against Cleveland after being limited Wednesday with a back issue.