JAYLEN WARREN NEWS

Won't play Sunday Warren (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Fellow RB Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) has also been ruled out for the contest, which sets the stage for Aaron Shampklin to back up Najee Harris on Sunday. Meanwhile, La'Mical Perine and Jonathan Ward are candidates to be elevated from Pittsburgh's practice squad ahead of Week 5 action. Warren will target a possible return to action Oct. 13 against the Raiders.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss Week 5 Warren (knee) is not expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.

Impact Warren was unable to practice Wednesday and Thursday, and it looks like he's trending toward a second consecutive missed game due to the knee injury he picked up Week 3. With Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) also having missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, Aaron Shampklin and practice squad player Jonathan Ward look destined for increased work behind Najee Harris versus Dallas. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Warren is officially ruled out for Week 5, or whether the Steelers will give him a chance to prove his health over the weekend.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another absence Warren (knee) missed Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) have both missed consecutive practices, clouding the duo's status for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys. If one or both are limited or out this weekend, Aaron Shampklin would be a candidate to log added Week 5 snaps behind top back Najee Harris.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Warren (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact The same applies to fellow RB Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle), with the duo's status ahead of Sunday night's game against the Cowboys worth monitoring. If Warren remains out this weekend, Patterson (if available) and Aaron Shampklin would be in line to log added complementary looks versus Dallas behind top back Najee Harris.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

With Jaylen Warren out, Cordarrelle Patterson becomes unexpected X-factor for Steelers offense The Steelers made a beeline to Cordarrelle Patterson in free agency when the NFL passed its new kickoff rule intended to put that play back...

SEPTEMBER 27 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Ruled out this week Warren (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Warren, who didn't practice this week, will thus target a potential return to action Oct. 6 against the Cowboys. In his looming absence, look for Cordarrelle Patterson to see added complementary looks behind top back Najee Harris, with Jonathan Ward and/or Aaron Shampklin candidates to be elevated from the practice squad ahead of Week 4 action.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out another practice Warren (knee) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin hasn't closed the door on Warren playing Sunday in Indianapolis, but with consecutive absences from practice to begin Week 4 prep, the running back appears to be trending toward missing his first game of the season. Meanwhile, Najee Harris was back on the field Thursday after a rest day Wednesday and appears positioned to take on a higher volume of the snaps and touches out of the backfield Sunday versus the Colts if Warren is in fact inactive for the contest.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Warren (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Warren had an MRI on Monday, with coach Mike Tomlin then saying Tuesday that he's unsure if the running back will play this Sunday against the Colts. In any case, Warren is averaging only 3.9 carries, 1.7 targets and 27.3 total yards per game, sharing backup work with Cordarrelle Patterson while Najee Harris takes most of the carries. The switch from Matt Canada to Arthur Smith at offensive coordinator seems to have been good for the Steelers but terrible for Warren's fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Looks iffy for Week 4 Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged Tuesday that Warren's (knee) status for Sunday's game against the Colts is in question, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site re...

Impact Tomlin didn't disclose the findings from the MRI that Warren underwent Monday, one day after he exited the Steelers' win over the Chargers due to a knee injury. At the very least, the coach's decision not to immediately rule Warren out for Week 4 suggests that the running back's injury isn't believed to be too significant. Per Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com, Tomlin implied that Warren will have a chance to practice in some fashion this week, and how the 25-year-old looks Wednesday through Friday will likely determine whether he takes an injury designation into Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Getting MRI on knee Warren (knee) is slated to undergo an MRI on his knee Monday, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.

Impact Coach Mike Tomlin said after Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chargers that he noticed Warren "wasn't running smoothly" and decided to pull the running back from the game, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. Prior to exiting, Warren rushed just three times for 10 yards while securing caught his only target for minus-1 yard. If MRI results reveal an injury that could force Warren to miss any time, Cordarrelle Patterson will figure to play an increased role against the Colts in Week 4, especially with Najee Harris (arm) having been spotted wearing a sling in the locker room Monday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Getting MRI on knee Warren (knee) is slated to undergo an MRI on his knee Monday, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.

Impact Coach Mike Tomlin said after Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chargers that he noticed Warren "wasn't running smoothly" and decided to pull the running back from the game, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. Prior to exiting, Warren rushed just three times for 10 yards while securing his only target for minus-1 yard. If MRI results reveal an injury that could force Warren to miss any time, Cordarrelle Patterson will likely play an increased role against the Colts in Week 4, especially with Najee Harris (arm) having been spotted wearing a sling in the locker room Monday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Slips to third in team's RB usage Warren rushed three times for five yards and caught his only target for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Steelers.

Impact Warren saw significantly less volume than both Najee Harris (18 carries, five targets) and Cordarrelle Patterson (four carries, five targets). With Patterson supplanting Warren as the team's top change-of-pace option behind Harris, Warren will be tough to trust in Week 4 against the Colts.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Uptick in involvement Warren rushed the ball nine times for 42 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos. He added two catches on two targets for 19 yards.

Impact Warren was out-touched 18-11 by Najee Harris, though he encouragingly saw an uptick in his usage Sunday. He was effective in his role as both a rusher and pass catcher, tallying long gains of 11 and 12 yards, respectively. This performance is an encouraging sign that Warren is getting healthier after suffering a hamstring injury during training camp, though he still appears to be working clearly behind Harris.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Uptick in involvement Warren rushed the ball nine times for 42 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos. He added two catches on two targets for 19 yards.

Impact Warren was out-touched 18-11 by Najee Harris, though he encouragingly saw an uptick in his usage Sunday. He was effective in his role as both a rusher and pass catcher, tallying long gains of 11 and 12 yards, respectively. This performance is an encouraging sign that Warren is getting healthier after suffering a hamstring injury during training camp, though he still appears to be working clearly behind Harris.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Limited involvement against Atlanta Warren rushed the ball twice for seven yards and recorded two catches on two targets for 13 yards.

Impact Warren was cleared to play Sunday after battling a hamstring injury throughout the preseason. Based on his efficiency from 2023, it was expected that Warren would challenge Najee Harris for the lead-back role in Pittsburgh, though his physical form seemingly will not allow that for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Limited involvement against Atlanta Warren rushed the ball twice for seven yards and recorded two catches on two targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 18-10 win over Atlanta.

Impact Warren was cleared to play Sunday after battling a hamstring injury throughout the preseason. Based on his efficiency from 2023, it was expected that Warren would challenge Najee Harris for the lead-back role in Pittsburgh, though he was limited to only 22 offensive snaps in Week 1 compared to 38 for Harris. That likely indicates that Warren isn't fully healthy, though there should be more clarity on that as the week progresses.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Week 1 Warren (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Warren was a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday, suggesting that he has fully recovered from the hamstring injury he picked up in mid-August. Despite an offseason overhaul that included a new quarterback in Russell Wilson (questionable; calf) and a new offensive coordinator in Arthur Smith, Pittsburgh is expected to deploy its backfield duo of Najee Harris and Warren in similar proportions to last season. Warren had 149 carries and 74 targets in the 2023 regular season to Harris' 255 carries and 38 targets.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Warren (hamstring) is listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Warren has been rehabbing a hamstring issue since being injured in an Aug. 17 preseason game, including being limited in Wednesday's practice, but it looks like he's fully ready for Week 1. The third-year pro doesn't look like he'll carry an injury designation into Sunday's road matchup against the Falcons, so fantasy managers can be fully confident in him handling his usual role as a co-starter out of the backfield alongside Najee Harris.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers list Jaylen Warren, Troy Fautanu, Roman Wilson as limited on first injury report The time has finally come when Mike Tomlin is mandated to offer injury clarity on Steelers players. — and the first game week of the season...

SEPTEMBER 4 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Limited in practice Warren (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Warren missed a couple weeks of practice after injuring his hamstring Aug. 17 during a preseason game. He told reporters Aug. 26 that he anticipated playing Week 1, and he said the same thing this Monday after returning to practice. His consistent optimism is a good sign, but fantasy managers will feel even better if Warren progresses to full participation Thursday and/or Friday.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Warren injury update: Steelers share latest on RB's Week 1 status | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin provided an injury update on several players on Tuesday, including running back Jaylen Warren, wh...

SEPTEMBER 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jaylen Warren Healthy For Week 1? Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has been nursing a hamstring injury, but is reportedly on track to play in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Practicing, plans to play Sunday Warren (hamstring) noted that he practiced Monday, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Though it remains to be seen how the Steelers list his participation level on their first official injury report of the week Wednesday, Warren stated Monday that he'll "be ready by Sunday." Assuming he's available for the team's regular-season opener against the Falcons, Warren will be in line to operate in a backfield time-share with fellow RB Najee Harris in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers' Jaylen Warren says hamstring injury won't stop him from playing in season opener vs. Falcons Steelers running back Jaylen Warren plans to be in the lineup for the regular-season opener in Atlanta 13 days from now. While that’s one bi...

AUGUST 26 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Expects to be ready for Week 1 Warren (hamstring) said Monday he expects to be ready for Pittsburgh's regular-season opener against the Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 8, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette repo...

Impact Warren was limited to light work during the portion of Monday's practice open to the media, per Batko, but he still has nearly two weeks to get fully healthy for Week 1. The third-year pro suffered a hamstring injury during the Steelers' second preseason game, but there doesn't appear to be tangible concern about his regular-season availability. When Warren is back to full health, he seems positioned to operate as a co-starter out of the backfield alongside Najee Harris, as was the case during the 2023 season. Cordarrelle Patterson figures to be the primary beneficiary behind Harris if Warren's injury does linger.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE