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Steelers receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. miss practice with injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Steelers receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. miss practice with injuries

Summary

Pittsburgh Steelers starting wide receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. missed practice on August 11 with injuries sustained during training camp. Pittman suffered a right leg injury during a prior practice and has not returned since then, while Metcalf also sat out on Tuesday. Their injuries raise doubts about their availability for the team's preseason opener at Acrisure Stadium this Thursday. The Steelers are set to take on an opponent as they seek to assess their roster before the regular season begins.

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Status Watch

•Metcalf and Pittman missed August 11 practice due to injuries
•Pittman's injury occurred in a previous practice
•Both players are likely unavailable for the upcoming preseason game
•Steelers are preparing for the preseason opener at Acrisure Stadium
•Injuries reported during training camp may affect team strategy

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6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers top two WRs both miss practice with injury

What they're saying

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Starting wide receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. missed Tuesday’s indoor Pittsburgh Steelers training camp practice at St. Vincent College with injuries, and as a result will likely miss the team’s preseason opener at Acrisure Stadium this Thursday night.
— Yahoo Sports

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