Yahya Black upgraded to active for Steelers' Week 5 game against Colts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Yahya Black was upgraded from questionable to active for the Week 5 game against the Indianapolis Colts. The announcement came from Steelers Senior Director of Communications Burt Lauten. Black, who was drafted in 2025, has played in four games this season and is expected to participate fully after dealing with a personal issue. The Steelers are facing challenges as another veteran wide receiver has been placed on injured reserve ahead of the matchup.
- •Yahya Black upgraded to active for Week 5 against Colts
- •Black was previously listed as questionable due to personal reasons
- •He has played in four games this season
- •Another veteran wide receiver has been placed on injured reserve
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers get unexpected good news with last-minute Week 5 status update
"Despite surprisingly being deemed questionable, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Yahya Black received a positive last-minute status update.
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