With a Thursday night game looming, the Pittsburgh Steelers released its first injury report on Monday ahead of Week 7’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Per the team’s estimated report, WR Calvin Austin III (shoulder) and SS Miles Killebrew (knee) would not have practiced. A slew of other veterans would’ve sat out due to rest: QB Aaron Rodgers, WR DK Metcalf, DT Cam Heyward, EDGE T.J. Watt, CB Darius Slay, and CB Jalen Ramsey
It’s important to stress Pittsburgh did not hold a normal practice and today’s report is an estimated one. The team’s release notes the Steelers will hold a walkthrough.
The #Steelers did not practice on Monday but will hold a walk-thru due to the short week. This injury report is an estimate:
DNP: Calvin Austin (shoulder) & Miles Killebrew (knee)
VETS DAY: DK Metcalf, Jalen Ramsey, Aaron Rodgers, Darius Slay, T.J. Watt & Cam Heyward
— Missi Matthews (@missi_matthews) October 13, 2025
Steelers Week 7 Monday Estimated Injury Report
DNP
QB Aaron Rodgers (rest)
WR DK Metcalf (rest)
WR Calvin Austin III (shoulder)
DT Cam Heyward (rest)
EDGE T.J. Watt (rest)
CB Darius Slay (rest)
CB Jalen Ramsey (rest)
SS Miles Killebrew (knee)
Pittsburgh is expected to hold a regular practice Tuesday.
Given a physical game against the Browns and the quick turnaround to the Steelers’ next game, it’s no surprise to see such a long list of names appear on Pittsburgh’s initial list. Overall, the Steelers got out of Sunday’s game fairly healthy. The biggest injury was losing special teams ace Miles Killebrew to a knee injury that Mike Tomlin deemed “significant” in his post-game press conference. Killebrew is likely out for the rest of the season with an injured reserve stint upcoming, opening up a spot on the 53-man roster.
Austin suffered a shoulder injury against the Minnesota Vikings and did not practice ahead of the Browns game. He was ruled out on the final Friday injury report. At receiver, Roman Wilson, Scotty Miller, and Ben Skowronek split snaps at receiver while rookie Ke’Shawn Williams assumed punt return duties.
Though Ramsey was rested per the report, Tomlin noted he suffered no impact from the hamstring injury he entered Week 6 with. He’s expected to play against the Bengals. The same can be said for CB Joey Porter Jr.
Watt, Metcalf, Heyward, and Slay have received regular rest days throughout the season. Rodgers hasn’t but given his age, it’s no shock his reps would be managed on a short week.
Pittsburgh will release its next injury report Tuesday and its final one Wednesday.
The Steelers and Bengals kickoff Thursday at 8:15 PM/EST.
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