Justin Fields is Steelers' emergency QB vs. Giants after tweaking hamstring
Pittsburgh’s Justin Fields will serve as the third quarterback for the Steelers when they host the New York GiantsOCTOBER 28
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Justin Fields - Out Monday, but emergency third QB Fields (hamstring) is listed as inactive Monday against the Giants and will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Impact Fields was added to Pittsburgh's Week 8 injury report Sunday as questionable due to a hamstring issue. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Fields' health concern is a minor one, but the Steelers will exercise caution with him with a Week 9 bye on the docket. Russell Wilson will handle starting duties for a second consecutive contest Monday, while Kyle Allen steps into the backup role.
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Justin Fields - In line to sit out Monday Fields (hamstring) is in line to be inactive and serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback Monday against the Giants, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Pittsburgh added Fields to its injury report Sunday as questionable for Week 8 action due to a hamstring issue. Garafolo reports that the health concern is a minor one, but the team will exercise caution with Fields with a Week 9 bye on tap. As a result, Russell Wilson will continue to lead the Steelers offense, while Kyle Allen bumps up to handle backup QB duties.
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Aaron Shampklin - Dropped by Pittsburgh The Steelers waived Shampklin on Monday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Shampklin had appeared in three games for the Steelers this season before being waived Monday, recording 17 rushing yards on six carries. In a corresponding move, Pittsburgh signed Jonathan Ward off their practice squad, so he's expected to serve as the team's No. 3 running back behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren in Monday night's matchup against the Giants.
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Brandon Johnson - Joins Pittsburgh's active roster The Steelers elevated Johnson to their active roster ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Giants, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Johnson was also elevated for the Steelers' Week 7 win over the Jets but didn't see the field. He'll add depth to Pittsburgh's wide receiver room, as rookie Roman Wilson (hamstring) was just placed on injured reserve Monday. Expect Johnson to serve as a depth piece in the Steelers' WR corps while potentially contributing on special teams in Week 8.
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Brandon Johnson - Joins Pittsburgh's active roster The Steelers elevated Johnson to their active roster ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Giants, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Johnson was also elevated for the Steelers' Week 7 win over the Jets but didn't see the field. He'll add depth to Pittsburgh's wide receiver room, as rookie Roman Wilson (hamstring) was just placed on injured reserve Monday. Expect Johnson to serve as a depth piece in the Steelers' WR corps while potentially contributing on special teams in Week 8.
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Roman Wilson - Sent to injured reserve The Steelers placed Wilson (hamstring) on injured reserve Monday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The third-round rookie's 2024 has been marred by injuries, and he'll now miss at least the next four games. Wilson will first be eligible to return in Week 13 against the Bengals. After missing a bunch of time over the summer and the first few weeks of the regular season with an ankle injury, Wilson made his NFL debut in Week 6 and is injured again. The Steelers will continue to roll with George Pickens, Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin as their top three wideouts.
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Roman Wilson - Sent to injured reserve The Steelers placed Wilson (hamstring) on injured reserve Monday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The third-round rookie's 2024 has been marred by injuries, and he'll now miss at least the next four games. Wilson will first be eligible to return Week 13 against the Bengals. After missing a bunch of time over the summer and the first few weeks of the regular season with an ankle injury, Wilson made his NFL debut Week 6 and is injured again. The Steelers will continue to roll with George Pickens, Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin as their top three wideouts.
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Justin Fields - Will test hamstring pre-game Fields (hamstring) will test out his hamstring during pre-game warmups before the Steelers make a decision on his status for Monday's contest against the Giants, Ian Rapoport of NF...
Impact Fields, who is officially listed as questionable for Monday Night Football, looks like he'll be a game-time decision for Week 8. If Fields were unable to go, Pittsburgh would be forced to turn to Kyle Allen as Russell Wilson's backup versus New York. Rapoport notes that Fields' injury isn't considered overly severe, but with the Steelers slated for a Week 10 bye after taking on the Giants, the team could opt for caution. Official word on Fields' status will arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Justin Fields - Will test hamstring pre-game Fields (hamstring) will test out his hamstring during pre-game warmups before the Steelers make a decision on his status for Monday's contest against the Giants, Ian Rapoport of NF...
Impact Fields, who is officially listed as questionable for Monday Night Football, looks like he'll be a game-time decision for Week 8. If Fields were unable to go, Pittsburgh would be forced to turn to Kyle Allen as Russell Wilson's backup versus New York. Rapoport notes that Fields' injury isn't considered overly severe, but with the Steelers slated for a Week 10 bye after taking on the Giants, the team could opt for caution. Official word on Fields' status will arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Justin Fields - Questionable for Monday's game Fields is being added to Pittsburgh's injury report ahead of Monday night's game against the Giants as questionable with a hamstring injury, Burt Lauten of Steelers.com reports.
Impact With Fields' Week 8 status now in question, it remains to be seen who will back up Russell Wilson on Monday. If Fields is unavailable versus New York, Kyle Allen would be in line to do so.
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Cordarrelle Patterson - Not playing vs. Big Blue Patterson (ankle) has been downgraded to out ahead of Monday's game against the Giants, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Patterson was limited in practice all week, but he still drew the doubtful tag due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 4 against the Colts. The injury is severe enough for Patterson to remain sidelined for a fourth-straight week, and with the Steelers on the bye for Week 9, his next chance at suiting up will be Week 10 against the Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 10. Aaron Shampklin will once again serve as the Steelers' No. 3 running back Monday behind starter Najee Harris and backup Jaylen Warren.
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Zach Frazier - Unavailable for Week 8 Frazier (ankle) did not practice Saturday and is ruled out for Monday's game against the Giants, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Frazier will miss a second consecutive game due to his left ankle injury. With Pittsburgh set to go on bye after taking on New York, Frazier's next chance to return to the field will come Week 10 against Washington.
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Tyler Matakevich - Won't play Week 8 The Steelers announced Saturday that Matakevich (hamstring) is ruled out for Monday's game against the Giants, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Matakevich has had his 21-day practice window opened, but he won't be activated from IR in time to take the field Week 8. With Pittsburgh set to benefit from a bye after taking on New York, Matakevich's next chance to play will come Week 10 against the Commanders.
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DeShon Elliott - Cleared to play Monday Elliott (back) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Giants, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Elliott logged a DNP-LP-FP practice pattern leading up to Week 8 action, and the veteran safety has now managed to avoid Pittsburgh's final injury report entirely. He's played 100 percent of defensive snaps over the Steelers' last two games and has racked up an impressive 51 tackles (33 solo) through seven appearances so far, in addition to one pass breakup and one interception.
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Nick Herbig - Won't play Week 8 Herbig (hamstring) is ruled out for Monday's game against the Giants, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Herbig will miss a third straight game due to his lingering hamstring injury. The Steelers will benefit from a bye after Monday's game against New York, meaning Herbig will have extra time to rest before working to retake the field Week 10 on the road at Washington.
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Cordarrelle Patterson - Listed as doubtful Patterson (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Giants, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Patterson logged a trio of limited practice sessions this week, but he's nonetheless trending in the wrong direction for Monday's home game against New York. If he can't suit up versus the Giants, Patterson will get the benefit of a bye to rest up before working to return Week 10 at Washington.
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