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Rico Dowdle, Jamel Dean, Keeanu Benton, Pat Freiermuth, and Jalen Ramsey, who were all listed as questionable, ARE ACTIVE. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Steelers inactives:
WR Ben Skowronek
QB Drew Allar
QB Will Howard (3rd QB)
CB Sean Murphy-Bunting
RB Eli Heidenreich
CB Terell Smith
DT Kevin Jobity Jr.
Why it's #1 Questionable · Rico Dowdle (top-150) · 4 reports
25 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 18 Greg Auman (X) Jamel Dean set the single-game franchise-high in passes defensed (six) during today's win vs. Tampa Bay. Most PDs in a game in Steelers history: 6 - Jamel Dean (10/18/26) 5 - Joe Haden (11/10/19) 5 - Dewayne Washington (10/21/01) 5 - Joey Porter Sr. (10/3/04) #PITvsTB #Steelers
- Oct 18 Greg Auman (X) Steelers' Jamel Dean on his late INT vs. Bucs: "It was a bittersweet moment. For the first time, I could be on the opposite side to see what that experience is like. At the same time, I was like 'I guess I've got to go against the guy that taught me the game of football.' I don't want his teachings to go to waste. Hopefully, he's proud of me knowing that everything he taught me has translated to another organization."
- Oct 18 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers HC Mike McCarthy was asked about the play calls from the 2-yard line after the Jamel Dean interception: "Absolutely. You're talking clock. The first down, it was a boot. Then the second down, the run, we caught them with 10 on the field, so you know, it was a substitution and all of those things, but definitely was aware of the clock there."
- Oct 18 Greg Auman (X) Video: Steelers CB Jamel Dean said he had been waiting to jump a route and saw an opportunity with his interception in the fourth quarter.
- Oct 18 Brooke Pryor (X) Jamel Dean the OT captain. Bucs win the toss and elect to kick
- Oct 18 Alan Saunders (X) Bo$ hits a chip shot. #Steelers went nowhere in three plays and stopped the clock for Tampa twice. PIT 19 TB 16 1:21, 4Q Bucs have one time out remaining. · Quoting Alan Saunders: INTERCEPTION, #Steelers, and welcome back to Tampa, Jamel Dean. The veteran stepped right in front of the Jalon Daniels and nearly took it to the house. Out of bounds at the 2.
- Oct 18 Alan Saunders (X) INTERCEPTION, #Steelers, and welcome back to Tampa, Jamel Dean. The veteran stepped right in front of the Jalon Daniels and nearly took it to the house. Out of bounds at the 2. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Bo$ good two times. PIT 16 TB 16 1:55, 4Q+1
- Oct 18 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean picks off Jalon Daniels and nearly takes it to the house. Daniels saves a touchdown. Dean strikes against his former team.
- Oct 18 Brooke Pryor (X) Jamel Dean gets a huge INT of rookie UDFA Jalon Daniels ... and made me think of his quote from earlier in the week · Quoting Brooke Pryor: CB Jamel Dean on his excitement about facing his former HC Todd Bowles and team: "It's almost like one of the situations where the student finally goes against his teacher." "I gave [the Steelers offense] little nuggets of what could possibly happen. But knowing [Bowles], he's probably planning for this right now, so won't be much use."
- Oct 18 Greg Auman (X) Jamel Dean picks off Jalon Daniels -- rookie throws his second pick of the fourth quarter. Steelers are inside the Bucs 2. Complete collapse for Bucs from a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter.
- Oct 18 Brooke Pryor (X) Jamel Dean back on the field for this series.
- Oct 18 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers captains today are CB Jamel Dean and RB Travis Homer.+2
- Oct 18 Nick Farabaugh (X) First play of the second quarter, Daniels throws a go ball in M2M against Everette to Hurst. Everette called for DPI. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Buccaneers going right at Daylen Everette on this drive with Jamel Dean on the sideline.
- Oct 18 Brooke Pryor (X) With Daylen Everette replacing Jamel Dean this season, the Bucs are going right after the rookie -- and it's paying off. Everette called for a DPI and the Bucs get into the end zone a play later with a wide open pass from Daniels to Egbuka.
- Oct 18 Nick Farabaugh (X) Buccaneers going right at Daylen Everette on this drive with Jamel Dean on the sideline.
- Oct 18 Alan Saunders (X) After a Nick Herbig sack put the Bucs behind the chains, Daniels throws two more at Everette, one to Emeka Egbuka for 16 and another to Hurst for 5. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Rookie Daylen Everette in at corner in this drive for Jamel Dean, and Chris Godwin just got him for an easy completion on third and long.
- Oct 18 Alan Saunders (X) Rookie Daylen Everette in at corner in this drive for Jamel Dean, and Chris Godwin just got him for an easy completion on third and long. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Keeanu Benton with his second batted pass of the game. Daniels caught it, and then Benton tackled him, too.
- Oct 18 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers win the toss and defer. #Buccaneers will attack the James Harrison laying on the grass getting oxygen end zone in the first quarter. The Steelers will attack the Santonio Holmes end zone. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers captains today are CB Jamel Dean and RB Travis Homer.
- Oct 18 Alan Saunders (X) The five #Steelers listed as questionable to play against the #Buccaneers will all dress: TE Pat Freiermuth (calf) CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) CB Jamel Dean (ankle) DT Keeanu Benton (ankle) RB Rico Dowdle (toe) · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers Inactive vs. #Buccaneers: WR Ben Skowronek (calf) QB Drew Allar RB Eli Heidenreich DT Kevin Jobity Jr. CB Sean Murphy-Bunting CB Terrell Smith Will Howard is the emergency QB.+1
- Oct 18 Brooke Pryor (X) TE Pat Freiermuth is ACTIVE, as are CB Jamel Dean and WR DK Metcalf.
- Oct 18 Greg Auman (X) Jamel Dean is active to play today against Bucs. · Quoting Pittsburgh Steelers: Inactives for #PITvsTB ⤵️ @UPMC 📝
- Oct 18 Nick Farabaugh (X) Rico Dowdle, Jamel Dean, Keeanu Benton, Pat Freiermuth, and Jalen Ramsey, who were all listed as questionable, ARE ACTIVE. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Steelers inactives: WR Ben Skowronek QB Drew Allar QB Will Howard (3rd QB) CB Sean Murphy-Bunting RB Eli Heidenreich CB Terell Smith DT Kevin Jobity Jr.
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Steelers RB Rico Dowdle is inactive once again as he works his way back from dislocating his toe twice vs. New England. Jalen Ramsey (wrist), however, is active. Steelers inactives: QB Drew Allar, QB Will Howard (3rd QB), RB Eli Heidenreich, CB Jamel Dean, CB Terell Smith and DL Kevin Jobity Jr.
Why it's #2 Out · Rico Dowdle (top-150) · 8 reports
7 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 11 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers inactives vs #Colts: RB Rico Dowdle (toe) CB Jamel Dean (ankle) QB Drew Allar RB Eli Heidenreich DT Kevin Jobity Jr. CB Terrell Smith Will Howard is the emergency QB.+2
- Oct 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers' new CB Sean Murphy-Bunting, who they signed off the Buccaneers practice squad earlier this week, will be active today. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Steelers inactives: RB Rico Dowdle QB Drew Allar QB Will Howard (3rd QB) RB Eli Heidenreich CB Jamel Dean CB Terell Smith DT Kevin Jobity Jr.
- Oct 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers rookie DL Gabriel Rubio is set to make his NFL debut today. With Dean out, rookie CB Daylen Everette is set to make his first career start. You should probably expect the same for rookie S Robert Spears-Jennings. Steelers' rookies will have a chicane to make their impact felt on this game. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Steelers inactives: RB Rico Dowdle QB Drew Allar QB Will Howard (3rd QB) RB Eli Heidenreich CB Jamel Dean CB Terell Smith DT Kevin Jobity Jr.
- Oct 11 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers RB Rico Dowdle is inactive once again as he works his way back from dislocating his toe twice vs. New England. Jalen Ramsey (wrist), however, is active. Steelers inactives: QB Drew Allar, QB Will Howard (3rd QB), RB Eli Heidenreich, CB Jamel Dean, CB Terell Smith and DL Kevin Jobity Jr.
- Oct 11 Alan Saunders (X) #Colts WR Keenan Allen and CB Charvarius Ward, both questionable, are dressed vs. #Steelers. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers inactives vs #Colts: RB Rico Dowdle (toe) CB Jamel Dean (ankle) QB Drew Allar RB Eli Heidenreich DT Kevin Jobity Jr. CB Terrell Smith Will Howard is the emergency QB.
- Oct 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers inactives: RB Rico Dowdle QB Drew Allar QB Will Howard (3rd QB) RB Eli Heidenreich CB Jamel Dean CB Terell Smith DT Kevin Jobity Jr.
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Steelers injury report items of note:
Rico Dowdle (toe) limited
Jamel Dean (ankle) limited
Keeanu Benton (ankle) DNP
Why it's #3 DNP · Rico Dowdle (top-150) · 5 reports
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- Oct 14 Pro Football Talk Jalen Ramsey out of Steelers practice, Jamel Dean limited+1
- Oct 14 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers injury report items of note: Rico Dowdle (toe) limited Jamel Dean (ankle) limited Keeanu Benton (ankle) DNP
- Oct 14 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean (ankle), DeShon Elliott (knee), and Rico Dowdle (toe) all were limited today. Jalen Ramsey (wrist), Roman Wilson (finger), Ben Skowronek (calf), and Keeanu Benton (ankle) did not practice. Cam Heyward had a rest day along with T.J. Watt.
- Oct 14 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 6 Wednesday Injury Report DNP CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) WR Roman Wilson (finger) WR Ben Skowronek (calf) DT Keeanu Benton (ankle) DT Cam Heyward (rest) LP RB Rico Dowdle (toe) SS DeShon Elliott (knee) CB Jamel Dean (ankle) OLB T.J. Watt (rest)
- Oct 14 Nick Farabaugh (X) Some good news for the Steelers — CB Jamel Dean was back out there today participating in the period open to the media. S DeShon Elliott and RB Rico Dowdle continued to work their way back, too, and were participating in the period as well.
- Oct 14 Greg Auman (X) Steelers cornerbacks are something to watch -- Joey Porter Jr. traded, Jamel Dean missed Sunday (ankle). Asante Samuel Jr. is a normal starter, but they had 3rd-round rookie Daylen Everette making his first start Sunday. PFF has Dean 7th among CBs, Everette 73rd, Samuel 86th.
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Keeanu Benton (ankle), Jamel Dean (ankle), Rico Dowdle (toe), Jalen Ramsey (wrist), and DK Metcalf (illness) are all questionable to play.
DeShon Elliott (knee), Roman Wilson (finger), and Ben Skowronek (calf) will miss sunday’s game.
5 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 16 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 6 Friday Injury Report and Game Status DNP/OUT WR Ben Skowronek (calf) WR Roman Wilson (finger) LP/OUT SS DeShon Elliott (knee) DNP/QUES WR DK Metcalf (illness) LP/QUES CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) CB Jamel Dean (ankle) FP/QUES RB Rico Dowdle (toe) DT Keeanu Benton (ankle)+1
- Oct 16 Nick Farabaugh (X) Keeanu Benton (ankle), Jamel Dean (ankle), Rico Dowdle (toe), Jalen Ramsey (wrist), and DK Metcalf (illness) are all questionable to play. DeShon Elliott (knee), Roman Wilson (finger), and Ben Skowronek (calf) will miss sunday’s game.
- Oct 16 Brooke Pryor (X) Jalen Ramsey was also optimistic about Jamel Dean's return: "Having him back and able to hopefully play the game against his old team is already a big thing for us. We want to make sure that we on our Ps and Qs for him. "It's a big game, a big moment. I've been in games like that where you play your former team, and it's always nice to have your teammates to have your back and everybody be at full strength and good communication." · Quoting Chris Adamski: A day after saying he was “optimistic” he would return to play this weekend — despite being merely limited at practice — I asked Steelers CB Jamel Dean how he felt after Friday’s practice about if he will play Sunday— “VERY optimistic.”
- Oct 16 Brooke Pryor (X) A day after saying he was “optimistic” he would return to play this weekend — despite being merely limited at practice — I asked Steelers CB Jamel Dean how he felt after Friday’s practice about if he will play Sunday— “VERY optimistic.”
- Oct 16 Greg Auman (X) Was checking to see if any Bucs have picks against Aaron Rodgers -- their last three guys to pick him off will all be in the building Sunday, but Jamel Dean and Sean Murphy-Bunting play for the Steelers, and @RealLoganRyan has the color commentary for CBS.
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For the first time since suffering his toe injury, Rico Dowdle was a full participant in today's practice.
Jamel Dean, DeShon Elliott, Keeanu Benton, and Jalen Ramsey wera all limited.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 15 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 6 Thursday Injury Report FP RB Rico Dowdle (toe) LP CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) SS DeShon Elliott (knee) CB Jamel Dean (ankle) DT Keeanu Benton (ankle) DNP WR Roman Wilson (finger) WR Ben Skowronek (calf)
- Oct 15 Nick Farabaugh (X) For the first time since suffering his toe injury, Rico Dowdle was a full participant in today's practice. Jamel Dean, DeShon Elliott, Keeanu Benton, and Jalen Ramsey wera all limited.
- Oct 15 Brooke Pryor (X) CB Jamel Dean on his excitement about facing his former HC Todd Bowles and team: "It's almost like one of the situations where the student finally goes against his teacher." "I gave [the Steelers offense] little nuggets of what could possibly happen. But knowing [Bowles], he's probably planning for this right now, so won't be much use."
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Other injury updates today:
- Mike McCarthy said CB Jamel Dean came in on Monday and felt a lot better than they thought he would . His absence could be shorter than anticipated. Could still miss this week
- Rico Dowdle will continue to work towards a return this week. McCarthy said it’s still up in the air if he plays
5 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 8 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 5 Thursday Injury Report DNP WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) CB Jamel Dean (knee) LP RB Rico Dowdle (toe) CB DeShon Elliott (knee) CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) FP DT Cam Heyward (rest)+1
- Oct 8 Alan Saunders (X) It was initially reported that #Steelers CB Jamel Dean was going to miss multiple weeks with his ankle injury, but he appears to be trending ahead of that curve. “He was feeling better Monday than we expected."
- Oct 8 Nick Farabaugh (X) Michael Pittman and Jamel Dean didn’t practice today. Jalen Ramsey, Rico Dowdle, and DeShon Elliott were all limited participants.
- Oct 8 Nick Farabaugh (X) Open media period observations for the Steelers: - Still no Jamel Dean out there, but Jalen Ramsey was back out there after missing yesterday with a wrist injury - Rico Dowdle was participating - Michael Pittman was out there looking on with a boot on his left foot and the scooter he was utilizing in the locker room yesterday
- Oct 8 Nick Farabaugh (X) Other injury updates today: - Mike McCarthy said CB Jamel Dean came in on Monday and felt a lot better than they thought he would . His absence could be shorter than anticipated. Could still miss this week - Rico Dowdle will continue to work towards a return this week. McCarthy said it’s still up in the air if he plays
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Joey Porter Jr. is inactive again as expected.
Eli Heidenreich a surprise inactive, but the team will work more with Travis Homer and Lew Nichols alongside Jaylen Warren.
Warren, Jamel Dean; and Michael Pittman Jr: are all up today after being questionable. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Steelers inactives:
RB Rico Dowdle
QB Drew Allar
QB Will Howard (3rd QB)
CB Joey Porter Jr.
RB Eli Heidenreich
DT Kevin Jobity Jr.
DT Gabriel Rubio
13 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 27 Nick Farabaugh (X) Daylen Everette remains in the game along with Jamel Dean. Steelers taking Asante Samuel to out to remove the natural size mismatch with Higgins.
- Sep 27 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean breaks up the pass on 3rd down after a false start and McPherson nails the field goal. Bengals lead 20-17.
- Sep 27 Alan Saunders (X) McPherson hits from 38. #Bengals again methodical, but bog down short of the red zone. 65 yards over 12 plays, 6:38. CIN 20 PIT 17 8:22, 3Q · Quoting Alan Saunders: Jamel Dean with a PBU on 3rd and 10. #Bengals will try a short field goal.
- Sep 27 Brooke Pryor (X) CB Jamel Dean, back in for the third quarter, has a big PBU on third down. McPherson's 38-yard field goal gives the Bengals their first lead of the day. 20-17 Bengals, 8:22 3Q
- Sep 27 Alan Saunders (X) Jamel Dean with a PBU on 3rd and 10. #Bengals will try a short field goal. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Burrow to Chase, who easily got away from Samuel for the back-shoulder ball.
- Sep 27 Alan Saunders (X) Touchdown, #Bengals. Tee Higgins just made an insane catch over Samuel for a 28-yard score. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Rookie CB Daylen Everette is once again on the field, in place of Jamel Dean. Dean, who was questionable with an ankle injury is standing on the sideline with his helmet on.+1
- Sep 27 Alan Saunders (X) Rookie CB Daylen Everette is once again on the field, in place of Jamel Dean. Dean, who was questionable with an ankle injury is standing on the sideline with his helmet on. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Rodgers hits Roman Wilson in the hands over the middle, but it clangs off fingers and is intercepted by Jordan Battle.
- Sep 27 Nick Farabaugh (X) Everette steps up for a big play on third down. Burrow tries to find Dohnte Meyers but Everette breaks it up and forces the punt. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Jamel Dean came into this game with an ankle injury and he is out there on the sideline, but not on the field. Rookie Daylen Everette is in.
- Sep 27 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers starting CB Jamel Dean came off the field during the last drive and was replaced with rookie CB Daylen Everette -- and Everette comes up with a big third-down PBU on Dohnte Meyers. First punt of the game on deck.
- Sep 27 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean came into this game with an ankle injury and he is out there on the sideline, but not on the field. Rookie Daylen Everette is in.
- Sep 27 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers defense gets aided by a #Bengals procedure penalty, and holds on third down. McPherson out for a 50-yard try. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Bengals TE Mike Gesicki is slow to get up after getting crunched by #Steelers defenders Jamel Dean and Patrick Queen.
- Sep 27 Alan Saunders (X) #Bengals TE Mike Gesicki is slow to get up after getting crunched by #Steelers defenders Jamel Dean and Patrick Queen. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers has passed Payton Manning for all-time NFL games played by a quarterback. He's now alone in fourth in league history with 267.
- Sep 27 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. is inactive again as expected. Eli Heidenreich a surprise inactive, but the team will work more with Travis Homer and Lew Nichols alongside Jaylen Warren. Warren, Jamel Dean; and Michael Pittman Jr: are all up today after being questionable. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Steelers inactives: RB Rico Dowdle QB Drew Allar QB Will Howard (3rd QB) CB Joey Porter Jr. RB Eli Heidenreich DT Kevin Jobity Jr. DT Gabriel Rubio
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In different interviews this week, it sounded like Dean and Warren should be good to go. I think Pittman has a real shot to play.
Porter, I’ll believe it when I see it. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Rico Dowdle (toe) and Gennings Dunker (knee) are OUT against the Bengals.
Jamel Dean (ankle), Michael Pittman Jr. (foot), Joey Porter Jr. (NIR/conditioning), and Jaylen Warren (shoulder) are all questionable.
4 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 25 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Friday Injury Report & Week 3 Game Status DNP/OUT LG Gennings Dunker (knee) RB Rico Dowdle (toe) LP/QUES WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) CB Joey Porter Jr. (back) RB Jaylen Warren (shoulder) CB Jamel Dean (ankle) FP/IN LB Cole Holcomb (personal)
- Sep 25 Nick Farabaugh (X) In different interviews this week, it sounded like Dean and Warren should be good to go. I think Pittman has a real shot to play. Porter, I’ll believe it when I see it. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Rico Dowdle (toe) and Gennings Dunker (knee) are OUT against the Bengals. Jamel Dean (ankle), Michael Pittman Jr. (foot), Joey Porter Jr. (NIR/conditioning), and Jaylen Warren (shoulder) are all questionable.
- Sep 25 Nick Farabaugh (X) Rico Dowdle (toe) and Gennings Dunker (knee) are OUT against the Bengals. Jamel Dean (ankle), Michael Pittman Jr. (foot), Joey Porter Jr. (NIR/conditioning), and Jaylen Warren (shoulder) are all questionable.
- Sep 25 Brooke Pryor (X) Joey Porter Jr. finished the work week with another limited practice, and he’s listed as questionable vs. Bengals. RB Rico Dowdle (toe) has been ruled OUT, as has rookie G Gennings Dunker (knee) QUESTIONABLE Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) Jaylen Warren (shoulder) Jamel Dean (ankle)
- Sep 25 Nick Farabaugh (X) Friday open media period notes: - Still no sign of Rico Dowdle. Likely trending towards him being out - I didn’t see Gennings Dunker out there after he popped up with a knee injury yesterday - Joey Porter Jr. Jaylen Warren, Michael Pittman Jr., and Jamel Dean were all participating in the period.
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Jamel Dean (ankle), Michael Pittman Jr. (foot), Jaylen Warren (shoulder), Joey Porter Jr. (NIR/conditioning) were limited in today’s practice.
Gennings Dunker was a new player added with a knee injury. He was limited.
Rico Dowdle (toe) and Cole Holcomb (personal) did not practice.
6 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 24 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 3 Thursday Injury Report FP CB Jalen Ramsey (rest) LP WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) CB Joey Porter Jr. (conditioning) RB Jaylen Warren (shoulder) CB Jamel Dean (ankle) OG Gennings Dunker (knee) DNP RB Rico Dowdle (toe) LB Cole Holcomb (personal)+1
- Sep 24 Brooke Pryor (X) No Rico Dowdle for the Steelers again today, but I did see him out of the walking boot. Joey Porter Jr. continues to be limited/conditioning. Jaylen Warren, Jamel Dean both upgraded to LP. Jaylen Ramsey was a full go.
- Sep 24 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean (ankle), Michael Pittman Jr. (foot), Jaylen Warren (shoulder), Joey Porter Jr. (NIR/conditioning) were limited in today’s practice. Gennings Dunker was a new player added with a knee injury. He was limited. Rico Dowdle (toe) and Cole Holcomb (personal) did not practice.
- Sep 24 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean says he doesn’t anticipate his ankle injury impacting his availability this week. He expects to play.
- Sep 24 Nick Farabaugh (X) Some other notes from the open period to media: - WR Michael Pittman Jr. continued to work today. He is battling a foot injury but was participating. - Spencer Anderson still has the big wrap on his lower right leg. - Rico Dowdle did not participate but was out of his boot. Jaylen Warren was participating. - Joey Porter Jr. continues his work. Jamel Dean and Jalen Ramsey returned to practice after missing yesterday.
- Sep 24 Nick Farabaugh (X) CB Jamel Dean (ankle) did not practice yesterday but was back today. Jalen Ramsey (rest) also participating today.
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The key players who were on the bubble that made it:
- They carry 3 true TEs with Nowakowski as a FB / TE with Tonyan
- Eli Heidenreich appears to have won the RB3 job
- 9 OL, but very interior heavy. Probably need an OT in there
- 2 young DL from this class, Gabriel Rubio and Kevin Jobity Jr., find a way onto the roster
- Both Jenkins and Spears-Jennings make it due to Elliott going to IR. Safety has to be a position they'll look at on the waiver / trade market potentially · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Steelers' 53-man roster:
QBs: Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar
RBs: Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Eli Heidenreich
WRs: DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Kaden Wetjen, Ben Skowronek
TEs/FB: Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Robert Tonyan, Riley Nowakowski
OL: Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Spencer Anderson, Brock Hoffman, Dylan Cook, Max Iheanachor, Ryan McCollum, Gennings Dunker
DL: Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon,…
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Aug 30 Nick Farabaugh (X) The key players who were on the bubble that made it: - They carry 3 true TEs with Nowakowski as a FB / TE with Tonyan - Eli Heidenreich appears to have won the RB3 job - 9 OL, but very interior heavy. Probably need an OT in there - 2 young DL from this class, Gabriel Rubio and Kevin Jobity Jr., find a way onto the roster - Both Jenkins and Spears-Jennings make it due to Elliott going to IR. Safety has to be a position they'll look at on the waiver / trade market potentially · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Steelers' 53-man roster: QBs: Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar RBs: Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Eli Heidenreich WRs: DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Kaden Wetjen, Ben Skowronek TEs/FB: Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Robert Tonyan, Riley Nowakowski OL: Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Spencer Anderson, Brock Hoffman, Dylan Cook, Max Iheanachor, Ryan McCollum, Gennings Dunker DL: Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon,…
- Aug 30 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers' 53-man roster: QBs: Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar RBs: Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Eli Heidenreich WRs: DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Kaden Wetjen, Ben Skowronek TEs/FB: Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Robert Tonyan, Riley Nowakowski OL: Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Spencer Anderson, Brock Hoffman, Dylan Cook, Max Iheanachor, Ryan McCollum, Gennings Dunker DL: Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon, Keeanu Benton, Yahya Black, Gabriel Rubio, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Kevin Jobity Jr. OLB: T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Jack Sawyer ILB: Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, Carson Bruener, Cole Holcomb CBs: Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey, Jamel Dean, Asante Samuel Jr, Daylen Everette, Brandin Echols S: Jaquan Brisker, Rayshawn Jenkins, Robert Spears-Jennings STs: Cam Johnston, Chris Boswell, Christian Kuntz
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First official depth chart of the Steelers season has Joey Porter Jr. OR Asante Samuel as the starting CB opposite Jamel Dean.
Dylan Cook as the starter at right tackle
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 8 Mark Kaboly (X) Steelers depth chart has Dylan Cook and Spencer Anderson as starters on OL. Joey Porter Jr OR Asante Samuel are listed as starters at one cornerback next to Jamel Dean
- Sep 8 Brooke Pryor (X) First official depth chart of the Steelers season has Joey Porter Jr. OR Asante Samuel as the starting CB opposite Jamel Dean. Dylan Cook as the starter at right tackle
Game Plays 3 in-game updates such as touchdowns, sacks and drives
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#Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, asked again about the play-calling from the red zone after Jamel Dean's interception:
"I get the post evaluation, but those are solid plays." · Quoting Alan Saunders: McCarthy said "I hope so" when asked if SS DeShon Elliott will return this week.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 19 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers ST Coordinator Danny Crossman said the hold was not an issue on the kick that Chris Boswell missed, and said there hasn't been a consistent issue over his misses so far this season. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, asked again about the play-calling from the red zone after Jamel Dean's interception: "I get the post evaluation, but those are solid plays."
- Oct 19 Nick Farabaugh (X) Mike McCarthy was asked about the two passes, one run sequence after Jamel Dean's pick late in the fourth quarter: "I get the post evaluation, but those are solid plays."
- Oct 19 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, asked again about the play-calling from the red zone after Jamel Dean's interception: "I get the post evaluation, but those are solid plays." · Quoting Alan Saunders: McCarthy said "I hope so" when asked if SS DeShon Elliott will return this week.
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#Steelers have ruled CB Jamel Dean (ankle) OUT for the remainder of the game.
#Browns have ruled DT Mason Graham (knee) OUT for the remainder of the game. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Halftime bratwurst thoughts (ft. ‘rogies)
Todd Monken took Patrick Graham to the woodshed. Attacking the zone with motion and putting defenders into conflict. Bad angles and missed tackles not helping.
Is there an answer? Going to trust Samuel & Everette M2M? Tough spot.
Hard to over-sell how much that Rodgers interception hurt. #Steelers had all the momentum. Gone in a heartbeat.
19 more updatesfrom 7 sources
- Oct 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean has a boot on his right foot in the locker room. Derrick Harmon had a boot on his foot.
- Oct 1 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers go run, run, pass, gain zero yards, and will punt. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers have ruled CB Jamel Dean (ankle) OUT for the remainder of the game. #Browns have ruled DT Mason Graham (knee) OUT for the remainder of the game.
- Oct 1 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers have ruled CB Jamel Dean (ankle) OUT for the remainder of the game. #Browns have ruled DT Mason Graham (knee) OUT for the remainder of the game. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Halftime bratwurst thoughts (ft. ‘rogies) Todd Monken took Patrick Graham to the woodshed. Attacking the zone with motion and putting defenders into conflict. Bad angles and missed tackles not helping. Is there an answer? Going to trust Samuel & Everette M2M? Tough spot. Hard to over-sell how much that Rodgers interception hurt. #Steelers had all the momentum. Gone in a heartbeat.+3
- Oct 1 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers have ruled CB Jamel Dean OUT ... goes without saying that it's less than ideal timing.
- Oct 1 ESPN NFL Injury Report Jamel Dean: Questionable+4
- Oct 1 Alan Saunders (X) Touchdown, #Browns. Watson to Harold Fannin from 1 yard out. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers say CB Jamel Dean is questionable to return with an ankle injury.+1
- Oct 1 Brooke Pryor (X) Nick Herbig's arm got smashed and looks to be in a great deal of pain on the sideline. Took his helmet off and he's standing on the sideline. Medical tent currently occupied by Jamel Dean.
- Oct 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) Two plays, Nick Herbig comes off the field slowly and is having his arm looked at by trainers. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Jamel Dean down for the Steelers after the first down.
- Oct 1 Alan Saunders (X) Dean is on his feet and walking very gingerly into the medical tent. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers trainers out to take a look at cornerback Jamel Dean, who was slow to get up.
- Oct 1 Brooke Pryor (X) Jamel Dean banged up on the play. Steelers also look to have replaced S Rayshawn Jenkins with rookie S Robert Spears-Jennings
- Oct 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean down for the Steelers after the first down.
- Oct 1 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers trainers out to take a look at cornerback Jamel Dean, who was slow to get up. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Boswell misses. #Browns destroyed long snapper Christian Kuntz on the try, but there was no flag.
- Romeo Doubs sneaks behind Jamel Dean on a scramble drill on 3rd and 5 and the Patriots get an explosive play out of it. They're now at the Steelers 33.
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- Jamel Dean gets beat over the top by Barrion Brown for a big play on the first throw of the drive. Shough and Brown connect for 49 yards.
- Play took place with 7:15 left in the fourth, Bucs up 16-13 at the time. Egbuka stayed in the game, but caught only one pass for 4 yards from there on, and was targeted on the Jamel Dean pick with 1:46 left in regulation.
- Six passes defensed is a huge number for Jamel Dean, who also matched the most PDs ever vs. Bucs. Tampa Bay's team record is six, from Ronde Barber in a 2002 game vs. Ravens; Dean's best here was five PDs. · Quoting Claire DeMeo: Jamel Dean set the single-game franchise-high in passes defensed (six) during today's win vs. Tampa Bay. Most PDs in a game in Steelers history: 6 - Jamel Dean (10/18/26) 5 - Joe Haden (11/10/19) 5 - Dewayne Washington (10/21/01) 5 - Joey Porter Sr. (10/3/04) #PITvsTB #Steelers
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Jamel Dean on what the personality of Todd Bowles' defense is:
“It’s an aggressive defense, and it’s blitz-heavy. He always tries to make sure he has more numbers than people can block. So, he likes to disguise different looks to figure out if you can figure it out on the fly. He’s very creative and it will be a hard task.”
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- Oct 17 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean on returning to Tampa Bay for the first time on a different team: “It kinda feels like it’s going to be student finally going against the teacher. I can’t wait to see how everything unravels… It’ll be a bittersweet moment for me. When I go into the stadium, hopefully I don’t go on autopilot and walk into their locker room.”
- Oct 17 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean on what the personality of Todd Bowles' defense is: “It’s an aggressive defense, and it’s blitz-heavy. He always tries to make sure he has more numbers than people can block. So, he likes to disguise different looks to figure out if you can figure it out on the fly. He’s very creative and it will be a hard task.”
- Jamel Dean: Questionable
- Jamel Dean: Out
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Jamel Dean: Out
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- Oct 9 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 5 Friday Injury Report and Game Status DNP/OUT CB Jamel Dean (ankle) WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) LP/OUT SS DeShon Elliott (knee) LP/QUES CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) RB Rico Dowdle (toe)+2
- Oct 9 Brooke Pryor (X) DB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) and RB Rico Dowdle (toe) each questionable for Sunday's game vs. Colts after limited practice participation each day this week. S DeShon Elliott (still on IR), CB Jamel Dean (ankle) and WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) are all OUT.
- Oct 9 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean, DeShon Elliott, and Michael Pittman Jr. are out against the Colts. Rico Dowdle and Jalen Ramsey are questionable.
- Oct 9 Nick Farabaugh (X) Observations from the open media period: - DeShon Elliott and Rico Dowdle continue to work - Jalen Ramsey and Jamel Dean were out there and lightly going through the stretch lines
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Steelers CB Jamel Dean (ankle) didn’t participate in stretch but he was standing off to the side in a jersey, no walking boot.
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- Oct 7 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 5 Wednesday Injury Report DNP CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) RB Jamel Dean (ankle) DT Cam Heyward (rest) LP RB Rico Dowdle (toe) WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot)+2
- Oct 7 Pro Football Talk Jalen Ramsey, Jamel Dean did not practice on Wednesday
- Oct 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) and Rico Dowdle (toe) were limited participants in practice today. Meanwhile, Jalen Ramsey (wrist) and Jamel Dean (ankle) did not practice.
- Oct 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean (left) and Morris Chestnut (right) · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: New Steelers CB Sean Murphy-Bunting says he calls Jamel Dean “Morris Chestnut.” “He’s got that big bald head now. He looks like Morris Chestnut. That’s what I call him.”
- Oct 7 Alan Saunders (X) I mean ... maybe? · Quoting Brendan Howe: New #Steelers CB Sean Murphy-Bunting is close friends with Jamel Dean, nicknaming him "Morris Chestnut" because of his bald head. Or maybe that's just some get-back for Dean not texting him the address of the team facility fast enough the other day
- Oct 7 Alan Saunders (X) New #Steelers CB Sean Murphy-Bunting is close friends with Jamel Dean, nicknaming him "Morris Chestnut" because of his bald head. Or maybe that's just some get-back for Dean not texting him the address of the team facility fast enough the other day
- Oct 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) New Steelers CB Sean Murphy-Bunting says he calls Jamel Dean “Morris Chestnut.” “He’s got that big bald head now. He looks like Morris Chestnut. That’s what I call him.”
- Oct 7 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers CB Jamel Dean (ankle) didn’t participate in stretch but he was standing off to the side in a jersey, no walking boot.
- Oct 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) Some notes from the open period to the media: - RB Rico Dowdle went through warmups but not individuals - Jamel Dean was standing off to the side. No boot but not participating - Doesn’t appear DeShon Elliott’s 21-day window is open - Sean Murphy-Bunting will wear No. 27, Terell Smith No. 39
- Oct 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) New Steelers CB Sean Murphy-Bunting catching up with his old Bucs and now new Steelers teammate, Jamel Dean
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Mike McCarthy updates #Steelers injuries:
DT Derrick Harmon (foot) will go on IR.
CB Jamel Dean (ankle) will be evaluated Wednesday morning. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers HC Mike McCarthy at the podium after a mini-bye.
"Good afternoon."
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- Oct 5 Alan Saunders (X) Mike McCarthy admits the #Steelers could have done better on the final play of the game against the #Browns, when it appeared that DK Metcalf was open short, and they could have called a timeout to try a field goal. "We needed to convert that play." · Quoting Alan Saunders: Mike McCarthy updates #Steelers injuries: DT Derrick Harmon (foot) will go on IR. CB Jamel Dean (ankle) will be evaluated Wednesday morning.+1
- Oct 5 Alan Saunders (X) Mike McCarthy updates #Steelers injuries: DT Derrick Harmon (foot) will go on IR. CB Jamel Dean (ankle) will be evaluated Wednesday morning. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers HC Mike McCarthy at the podium after a mini-bye. "Good afternoon."+1
- Oct 5 Alan Saunders (X) McCarthy says that Daylen Everette has been pushing for more playing time, regardless of Dean's injury, and seemed to suggest the big play against Everette against the Browns wasn't his fault. · Quoting Alan Saunders: McCarthy on the #Steelers CB room, without Joey Porter Jr. and Jamel Dean "We'll be ready to go. ... We'll continue to work the players that are there."
- Oct 5 Alan Saunders (X) McCarthy on the #Steelers CB room, without Joey Porter Jr. and Jamel Dean "We'll be ready to go. ... We'll continue to work the players that are there." · Quoting Alan Saunders: Mike McCarthy admits the #Steelers could have done better on the final play of the game against the #Browns, when it appeared that DK Metcalf was open short, and they could have called a timeout to try a field goal. "We needed to convert that play."
- Oct 5 Nick Farabaugh (X) McCarthy says Jamel Dean is 'making progress' with his ankle injury. He didn't necessarily rule him out this week, but says he'll have more information on Dean's injury later this week. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Mike McCarthy says that they will place Derrick Harmon on injured reserve with the foot injury he suffered on Thursday against the Browns.+1
- Oct 5 Brooke Pryor (X) The Steelers are adding cornerback help by signing CB Sean Murphy-Bunting off Tampa Bay's practice squad, source confirms, as @TomPelissero reported. With JPJ traded and Jamel Dean banged up, SMB gives the secondary veteran depth. Former second-round pick missed the 2025 season with an ACL tear, but has 65 starts since 2019 and 11 career INTs.
- Oct 5 Greg Auman (X) Bucs lose corner depth, in part as Jamel Dean deals with injury in Pittsburgh. · Quoting Tom Pelissero: The Steelers are signing veteran CB Sean Murphy-Bunting off the Bucs' practice squad, per source. Murphy-Bunting has played in 82 NFL games (65 starts) and has 11 career interceptions. Some experienced depth for Pittsburgh after the Joey Porter Jr. trade.
- Jamel Dean: Doubtful
- #Steelers CB Jamel Dean is expected to miss a couple of weeks with his ankle injury, per NFL Network. What looked like the strongest position on the team is now very short on depth.
- Jamel Dean: Doubtful
- Steelers CB Jamel Dean has a low-ankle sprain, per source. Team still gathering some info on how they’ll move forward there. He first suffered the injury against the Falcons in Week 1 and has been battling through it and it has flared up, including last night.
- Patrick Graham says Asante Samuel Jr. Jamel Dean, Brandin Echols, and Daylen Everette have all been very good in practice. He saw Everette's body type and athleticism as more natural for the matchup with Tee Higgins. Doesn't necessarily mean Samuel won't start Thursday.
- They tried to come out in this one and play M2M across the board and quickly realized by the end of the game that Slay + Ramsey could not play M2M on Chase and Higgins (or even Iosivas). There was no Jamel Dean equivalent on the team a year ago. · Quoting PA Rich: @FarabaughFB Why did they get exposed with Porter then?
- Jamel Dean: Questionable
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Jamel Dean: Questionable
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- Sep 23 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 3 Wednesday Injury Report DNP RB Rico Dowdle (toe) CB Jamel Dean (ankle) CB Jalen Ramsey (rest) LB Cole Holcomb (personal) LP WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) RB Jaylen Warren (shoulder) CB Joey Porter Jr. (conditioning)+1
- Sep 23 ESPN NFL Injury Report Jamel Dean: Questionable
- Sep 23 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Pryor] Joey Porter Jr’s injury description has reverted to being listed as “NIR-conditioning.” He was limited today. DNP Jalen Ramsey (rest) Rico Dowdle (toe) Jamel Dean (ankle) Cole Holcomb (personal) Limited JPJ Michael Pittman Jr (foot) Jaylen Warren (shoulder)+1
- Sep 23 Nick Farabaugh (X) Michael Pittman Jr. (foot), Jaylen Warren (shoulder), and Joey Porter Jr. (NIR/Conditioning) were limited. Rico Dowdle (toe) and Jamel Dean (ankle) did not practice. Jalen Ramsey was off with a rest day.
- Sep 23 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jaylen Warren came out late into warmups in the period open to the media but I also never saw him participate in drills. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Some notes from the period open to the media: - Rico Dowdle had a boot on his left foot and was not participating - Did not see DB Jalen Ramsey - CB Jamel Dean was not participating in the period open to the media - WR Michael Pittman Jr., CB Joey Porter Jr. and OT Troy Fautanu all participated in the viewing window - Spencer Anderson had a wrap around his right lower leg but was going through drills
- Sep 23 Alan Saunders (X) I did not see RB Rico Dowdle (toe) or CBs Jamel Dean or Jalen Ramsey participating during the open portion of #Steelers practice today.
- Sep 23 Nick Farabaugh (X) Some notes from the period open to the media: - Rico Dowdle had a boot on his left foot and was not participating - Did not see DB Jalen Ramsey - CB Jamel Dean was not participating in the period open to the media - WR Michael Pittman Jr., CB Joey Porter Jr. and OT Troy Fautanu all participated in the viewing window - Spencer Anderson had a wrap around his right lower leg but was going through drills
- Sep 23 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers players not seen during stretch: -Jalen Ramsey -Rico Dowdle -Jaylen Warren -Jamel Dean Dean was standing near the other DBs during individuals but wasn’t wearing a helmet.
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FWIW: CB Jamel Dean didn't play the final two drives of the game. Rookie Daylen Everette replaced him.
Mike McCarthy never mentions injuries post-game so I don't know if he got dinged or they just decided to save him some reps at the end of a loss - or to give Everette some reps.
Something to watch ahead of Week 3 against the Bengals' top WRs. #Steelers
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- Sep 20 Alan Saunders (X) Doesn’t necessarily mean anything, but FWIW, I talked to Jamel in the locker room and he seemed fine. · Quoting Alex Kozora: FWIW: CB Jamel Dean didn't play the final two drives of the game. Rookie Daylen Everette replaced him. Mike McCarthy never mentions injuries post-game so I don't know if he got dinged or they just decided to save him some reps at the end of a loss - or to give Everette some reps. Something to watch ahead of Week 3 against the Bengals' top WRs. #Steelers
- Sep 20 Alan Saunders (X) FWIW: CB Jamel Dean didn't play the final two drives of the game. Rookie Daylen Everette replaced him. Mike McCarthy never mentions injuries post-game so I don't know if he got dinged or they just decided to save him some reps at the end of a loss - or to give Everette some reps. Something to watch ahead of Week 3 against the Bengals' top WRs. #Steelers
- The #Steelers got Jamel Dean to partner with Joey Porter Jr. and give them a pair of cornerbacks capable of shutting down receivers man-to-man. With Porter out on Sunday, the Steelers instead pivoted to playing 100% zone. The #Falcons wide receivers combined for 53 yards.
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Joey Porter Jr. is INACTIVE for today's game, as his contract dispute reaches another level.
Asante Samuel Jr. is in line to start opposite Jamel Dean at corner.
5 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 13 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean's run defense today has been fantastic.
- Sep 13 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers with three penalties on that drive. Cam Johnston punts from under the goal posts. Sloppy. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Jamel Dean forces Bijan Robinson to fumble. Robinson gets it back but the #Falcons will punt.
- Sep 13 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers defensive turnover culture so far under a new staff? · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Bijan Robinson fumbles the ball on 3rd and 1. Great punch out by Jamel Dean. Robinson recovered his own fumble but it will force a Falcons punt.
- Sep 13 Daniel Flick (X) Jamel Dean forces a fumble on a Bijan Robinson carry on 3rd & 1. Robinson recovered, but Falcons lost seven yards and have to punt. Drive had potential but ends early.
- Sep 13 Nick Farabaugh (X) Bijan Robinson fumbles the ball on 3rd and 1. Great punch out by Jamel Dean. Robinson recovered his own fumble but it will force a Falcons punt.
- Sep 13 Mike DeFabo (Bluesky) Joey Porter Jr. is INACTIVE for today's game, as his contract dispute reaches another level. Asante Samuel Jr. is in line to start opposite Jamel Dean at corner.