Steelers struggle with injuries as multiple starters miss practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:03 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

On August 16, the Pittsburgh Steelers held a practice that included padded workouts, but multiple starters were sidelined. Key absences included wide receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr., along with defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day and safeties Jaquan Brisker and Israel Mukuamu., cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and defensive back Jalen Ramsey remain on the PUP list, bringing the total number of missing starters to five. The lack of available players comes ahead of the team's next preseason game against the New York Jets on August 20, where it would be beneficial for the starters to gain live exposure before the regular season begins.
- •Steelers held a padded practice on August 16.
- •DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. were among the starters not practicing.
- •Five total starters are currently unavailable due to injuries.
- •Steelers play the New York Jets in their next preseason game on August 20.
- •Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey remain on the PUP list.
- 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers training camp injury update: Multiple starters continue to miss practice
"The Steelers put on the pads on Sunday but several starters were once again held out of practice with injuries.
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