Brandon Smith
Is Brandon Smith playing in Week 9? No. The Pittsburgh Steelers are on a bye in Week 9.
This season
- PPR pts / game
- 2.2
- 2 games
- Target share
- 2.8%
- 1.0 targets / game
- Air-yards share
- 4.7%
- of his team's air yards
| Wk | Opp | PPR | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Tgt share | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | NO | 4.4 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 7.1% | 0 |
| 6 | TB | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
2026 regular season, from nflverse weekly stats. Updated as each week's games finish.
News 11 recent stories
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The #Steelers have elevated Brandon Johnson from the practice squad, which is probably not a great sign for the chances of WR Ben Skowronek playing this week.
Skowronek is questionable with a calf injury. Johnson was elevated for a third time, which is the maximum. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have signed WR Brandon Smith from their practice squad to the 53-man roster and elevated WR Brandon Johnson for Sunday's game, the team announced.
3 more updatesfrom 1 source
- 3d Alan Saunders (X) The #NFL has fined #Steelers WR Brandon Smith $4,916 for unnecessary roughness - use of the helmet. Smith also earned a personal foul penalty for the play, when he got in the face of #Saints CB Martin Emerson after a first-quarter run play.+1
- 3d Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have elevated Brandon Johnson from the practice squad, which is probably not a great sign for the chances of WR Ben Skowronek playing this week. Skowronek is questionable with a calf injury. Johnson was elevated for a third time, which is the maximum. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have signed WR Brandon Smith from their practice squad to the 53-man roster and elevated WR Brandon Johnson for Sunday's game, the team announced.
- 3d Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have signed WR Brandon Smith from their practice squad to the 53-man roster and elevated WR Brandon Johnson for Sunday's game, the team announced.
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Steelers WR snap count after 1 drive
DK Metcalf 7
Germie Bernard 7
Brandon Smith 3
Out of 7 plays
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 25 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers pull out one hell of an UC PA call, but Freiermuth couldn’t hold on. Brandon Smith goes to the ground to make a diving play on 3rd down to keep the chains moving on the next snap.
- Oct 25 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Steelers halftime WR snap count DK Metcalf 35 Germie Bernard 35 Brandon Smith 21 Brandon Johnson 5 Out of 37 plays+1
- Oct 25 Nick Farabaugh (X) Brandon Smith called for unnecessary roughness after the Steelers’ successful third down conversion run and it backs them up to the 9.
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The #Steelers have activated SS DeShon Elliott from the injured reserve list and elevated WR Brandon Johnson and WR Brandon Smith from the practice squad for Sunday's game in Paris.
4 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 24 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers return must wait at least one more week for veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, as the team did not elevate him from the practice squad today. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have elevated WR Brandon Smith for the third straight game. He does not have a catch in two games, but does have one tackle on special teams. If they want to play him again this season, they'll have to sign him to the 53-man roster.
- Oct 24 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have elevated WR Brandon Smith for the third straight game. He does not have a catch in two games, but does have one tackle on special teams. If they want to play him again this season, they'll have to sign him to the 53-man roster. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Brandon Johnson has been elevated from the practice squad for a second time. He played just three snaps last week.
- Oct 24 Alan Saunders (X) Brandon Johnson has been elevated from the practice squad for a second time. He played just three snaps last week. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have activated SS DeShon Elliott from the injured reserve list and elevated WR Brandon Johnson and WR Brandon Smith from the practice squad for Sunday's game in Paris.
- Oct 24 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have activated SS DeShon Elliott from the injured reserve list and elevated WR Brandon Johnson and WR Brandon Smith from the practice squad for Sunday's game in Paris.
- Oct 24 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers elevated WRs Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson from the practice squad for tomorrow’s game.
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Steelers place WR Roman Wilson on IR, their second wide receiver headed to the list in as many weeks. Wilson will miss the next four weeks.
In his place, Steelers signed RB Lee Nichols to the active roster. The team also elevated PS WRs Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson to the active roster for tomorrow’s game
8 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 17 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers WR Brandon Johnson will likely make his first appearance in 2026 after being elevated today. Johnson played three games with the team in 2024 and caught one pass. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers WR Brandon Smith will be a practice squad elevation for the second week in a row, and will likely start at Z in 11 personnel with DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard.
- Oct 17 Greg Auman (X) Steelers' receivers for Sunday vs. Bucs: DK Metcalf rookie Germie Bernard (13-140-0 this season) rookie Kaden Wetjen (only returns this season) Brandon Johnson (last NFL catch in 2024) Brandon Smith (zero career catches)
- Oct 17 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers WR Brandon Smith will be a practice squad elevation for the second week in a row, and will likely start at Z in 11 personnel with DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers chose to sign RB Lew Nichols to the active roster, even though Rico Dowdle (QUES-toe) was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday.
- Oct 17 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers chose to sign RB Lew Nichols to the active roster, even though Rico Dowdle (QUES-toe) was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have placed WR Roman Wilson (finger) on the injured reserve list, signed RB Lew Nichols from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and elevated WRs Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson from the practice squad for Sunday’s game. Wilson will now miss at least the next four games.
- Oct 17 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have placed WR Roman Wilson (finger) on the injured reserve list, signed RB Lew Nichols from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and elevated WRs Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson from the practice squad for Sunday’s game. Wilson will now miss at least the next four games.+1
- Oct 17 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers have placed Roman Wilson on IR and signed RB Lew Nichols to the 53-man roster. WRs Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson were elevated from the practice squad.
- Oct 17 Aaron Wilson (X) #Steelers IR Roman Wilson, signed Lee Nichols to 53, elevated Brandon Smith, Brandon Johnson
- Oct 17 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers place WR Roman Wilson on IR, their second wide receiver headed to the list in as many weeks. Wilson will miss the next four weeks. In his place, Steelers signed RB Lee Nichols to the active roster. The team also elevated PS WRs Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson to the active roster for tomorrow’s game
- Aaron Rodgers gave a vote of confidence to Brandon Smith on Wednesday. Smith's hard-nosed blocking mentality at Iowa helped spring Jaylen Warren's 50-yard TD on Sunday. Now, he gets a big chance in the absence of three WRs. On the former UFL WR who now gets his NFL chance to showcase what he can do
- Steelers WR Brandon Smith, expected to get more chances this week with the injuries in the WR room, said this has been a long time coming for him, from UDFA to the UFL to being cut again and now to the Steelers PS. "Of course, I've been waiting for my shot." He helped Jaylen Warren spring his 50-yard TD run on Sunday. Smith says he has WR blocking so ingrained into him from his time at Iowa.
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McCarthy said the Steelers have trust in practice squad WR Brandon Smith, and they also think they can shift personalities to lean more into their RBs and TEs with the WRs banged up. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Mike McCarthy says Roman Wilson and Ben Skowroenk will be out this week.
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Oct 12 Nick Farabaugh (X) More 12 personnel · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: McCarthy said the Steelers have trust in practice squad WR Brandon Smith, and they also think they can shift personalities to lean more into their RBs and TEs with the WRs banged up.
- Oct 12 Nick Farabaugh (X) Brian Angelichio on Brandon Smith, who will likely take on a bigger role: "He's steady, he's always got a smile on his face, and he works hard... he was out there on plays he didn't even get a rep on during the week and played well."
- Oct 12 Nick Farabaugh (X) McCarthy said the Steelers have trust in practice squad WR Brandon Smith, and they also think they can shift personalities to lean more into their RBs and TEs with the WRs banged up. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Mike McCarthy says Roman Wilson and Ben Skowroenk will be out this week.
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#Steelers defense gives up a long drive, but tightens in the red zone.
Shrader out for a short FGA. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have ruled WR Roman Wilson OUT with a hand injury and WR Ben Skowronek OUT with a calf injury.
Available WRs:
DK Metcalf
Germie Bernard
Brandon Smith
Kaden Wetjen
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 11 Mark Kaboly (X) Steelers are down to 4 wide receivers -- DK Metcalf, Germie Bernard, Brandon Smith, Kaden Wetjen. Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek are out.
- Oct 11 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers defense gives up a long drive, but tightens in the red zone. Shrader out for a short FGA. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have ruled WR Roman Wilson OUT with a hand injury and WR Ben Skowronek OUT with a calf injury. Available WRs: DK Metcalf Germie Bernard Brandon Smith Kaden Wetjen
- Oct 11 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have ruled WR Roman Wilson OUT with a hand injury and WR Ben Skowronek OUT with a calf injury. Available WRs: DK Metcalf Germie Bernard Brandon Smith Kaden Wetjen · Quoting Alan Saunders: T.J. Watt has his helmet on and looks good to go to start the third quarter. No Ben Skowronek for the kickoff.
- Oct 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) With Ben Skowronek already hurt as well, the Steelers are down to 4 healthy WRs: DK Metcalf Germie Bernard Kaden Wetjen Brandon Smith · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Roman Wilson comes up grabbing his hand after the incompletion and heads straight into the locker room before the half.
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The Steelers have placed Michael Pittman Jr. on IR. He’s out at least through the bye week.
RB Lew Nichols and WR Brandon Smith have been elevated from the practice squad.
5 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 10 Aaron Wilson (X) #Steelers elevate Brandon Smith, Lew Nichols
- Oct 10 Alan Saunders (X) Brandon Smith had a hot start to training camp, showing off his connection with Aaron Rodgers from their time with the #NYJets. He's the #Steelers WR call-up from the practice squad with Michael Pittman Jr. on IR. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have elevated Lew Nichols for the third and final time this season. They'll have to sign him to the 53-man roster if they want to play him again. His elevation is probably not a good sign for the status of RB Rico Dowdle, who is questionable.
- Oct 10 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have elevated Lew Nichols for the third and final time this season. They'll have to sign him to the 53-man roster if they want to play him again. His elevation is probably not a good sign for the status of RB Rico Dowdle, who is questionable. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have signed cornerback Doneiko Slaughter from their practice squad to their 53-man roster and elevated RB Lew Nichols and WR Brandon Smith from the practice squad for Sunday's game.
- Oct 10 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers have placed Michael Pittman Jr. on IR. He’s out at least through the bye week. RB Lew Nichols and WR Brandon Smith have been elevated from the practice squad.
- Oct 10 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have signed cornerback Doneiko Slaughter from their practice squad to their 53-man roster and elevated RB Lew Nichols and WR Brandon Smith from the practice squad for Sunday's game.
- Oct 10 Brooke Pryor (X) With Michael Pittman Jr. going to IR, the Steelers have re-signed DB Donieko Slaughter to the active roster from the practice squad. Steelers also announced gameday elevations for PS RB Lew Nichols and WR Brandon Smith. Nichols’ elevation suggests they’ll be without RB Rico Dowdle for another week.
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The #Steelers have re-signed the following players to their practice squad, per Omar Khan.
Lew Nichols, Travis Homer
Brandon Smith, Max Hurelman
Lake McRee
Doug Nester, Steven Jones
Esezi Otomewo, Kyler Baugh
Doneiko Slaughter, Sebastian Castro
Jacoby Windmon, Julius Welschof · Quoting Alan Saunders: Omar Khan said that Will Howard and Ben Skowronek are in the concussion protocol, but expects then to clear before Week 1.
Also expects all the rest of the team's injured players to be ready for Week 1.
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Aug 31 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have re-signed the following players to their practice squad, per Omar Khan. Lew Nichols, Travis Homer Brandon Smith, Max Hurelman Lake McRee Doug Nester, Steven Jones Esezi Otomewo, Kyler Baugh Doneiko Slaughter, Sebastian Castro Jacoby Windmon, Julius Welschof · Quoting Alan Saunders: Omar Khan said that Will Howard and Ben Skowronek are in the concussion protocol, but expects then to clear before Week 1. Also expects all the rest of the team's injured players to be ready for Week 1.+1
- Aug 31 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers have 4 PS spots left. Signed: - RBs Travis Homer, Lew Nichols -WRs Max Hurleman, Brandon Smith -TE Lake McCree - OL Doug Nster Stephen Jones - DL Esezi Otomewo, Kyler Baugh - DB Sebastian Castro, Donekio Slaughter - LB Jacoby Windman, Julius Welschof
- Aug 31 Alan Saunders (X) Khan said they "aren't closing the door" on a return for Elandon Roberts, but that doesn't not appear to be happening at this time. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have re-signed the following players to their practice squad, per Omar Khan. Lew Nichols, Travis Homer Brandon Smith, Max Hurelman Lake McRee Doug Nester, Steven Jones Esezi Otomewo, Kyler Baugh Doneiko Slaughter, Sebastian Castro Jacoby Windmon, Julius Welschof
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Brandon Smith: Questionable
Est. return: Sep 13
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Aug 30 ESPN NFL Injury Report Brandon Smith: Questionable
- Aug 30 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers final roster cuts: OLB Julius Welschof ILB Jacob WIndmon DB Devan Boykin CB D'Shawn Jamison CB Doneiko Slaughter S Sebastian Castro G Steven Jones G/T Doug Nester RB Lew Nichols TE Lake McRee WR Brandon Smith WR Max Hurleman RB Travis Homer
- Aug 30 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers' full list of releases: WRs Brandon Smith, Max Hurleman RBs Travis Homer, Lew Nichols OL Doug Nester, Steven Jones DBs Devan Boykin, Doneiko Slaughter, D'Shawn Jamison, Sebastian Castro LBs Elandon Roberts, Malik Harrison, Jacoby Windmon EDGE Julius Welschof DL Esezi Otomewo, Dean Lowry, Kyler Baugh, Anthony Goodlow TEs Lake McRee, Lance Mason They've also placed OL Jack Driscoll and S DeShon Elliott on IR. CB Donte Kent will remain on the PUP list and have to miss the first four games.