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Jaylen Warren - Set to miss multiple weeksWareen (hamstring) is slated to miss multiple weeks due to the injury he sustained in Saturday's preseason game against the Bills, and his status for the Sept. 8 season opener agai...

ImpactWarren won't suit up for the remainder of the preseason, and it remains to be seen if he'll be available for the start of the regular season. Najee Harris would likely see additional playing time should Warren miss regular-season action, as the two running backs finished the 2023 campaign in a timeshare, while Cordarrelle Patterson could see additional opportunities on offense in a change-of-pace role.

AUGUST 19•ROTOWIRE

Nate Herbig - Dealing with torn rotator cuffHerbig has been diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff that could force him to sit out for the entire 2024 season, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

ImpactHerbig sustained the injury in the week leading up to the Steelers' second preseason game against the Bills on Saturday. Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Sunday that Herbig will receive a second opinion on the injury, but it will keep the 26-year-old center out of action for multiple weeks. Rookie second-rounder Zach Frazier is slated to step into the starting center job while Herbig is sidelined.

AUGUST 18•ROTOWIRE

Marquez Valdes-Scantling - X-rays return negativeValdes-Scantling had X-rays on his neck that came back negative, and he's been diagnosed with a neck sprain, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

ImpactValdes-Scantling was carted from the sideline to the locker room due to the neck injury during Saturday's preseason game against Pittsburgh, so his diagnosis is positive news in that context. It's uncertain whether the veteran wideout will be able to play in Buffalo's final preseason contest against Carolina on Saturday, but it looks like the injury won't sideline him long-term. That said, Valdes-Scantling hasn't had a great camp, so it's not a guarantee that he'll end up on the 53-man roster.

AUGUST 18•ROTOWIRE

MyCole Pruitt - Tallies one catch SaturdayPruitt secured his lone target for eight yards during Saturday's 9-3 preseason loss to the Bills.

ImpactPruitt wasn't targeted during the Steelers' preseason opener against Houston last weekend, but he recorded a catch during Saturday's low-scoring loss. He played 32 percent of the team's offensive snaps Saturday, but if he makes the 53-man roster, he's unlikely to see much playing time behind Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington.

AUGUST 18•ROTOWIRE

Quez Watkins - Targeted once in preseason lossWatkins failed to secure his lone target while rushing once for six yards during Saturday's 9-3 preseason loss to the Bills.

ImpactWatkins was on the field for 53 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Saturday, but he didn't see many touches during the low-scoring loss. He didn't have any offensive touches during last weekend's preseason opener, and he could have to put together a productive outing during next Saturday's preseason finale against Detroit to bolster his case for a spot on the 53-man roster.

AUGUST 18•ROTOWIRE

Keeanu Benton - Plays 15 snapsBenton (eye) tallied two tackles, including half a sack, in Saturday's 9-3 preseason loss to the Bills.

ImpactBenton suffered an eye injury during the Steelers' preseason opener, but he was a starter for Saturday's matchup. He played 15 defensive snaps and was relatively productive during his time on the field, and he should be fully healthy moving forward.

AUGUST 18•ROTOWIRE

Pat Freiermuth - Another quiet gameFreiermuth recorded one reception on one target for 10 yards in Saturday's 9-3 preseason loss to the Bills.

ImpactFreiermuth made his lone catch on Pittsburgh's second possession, as he was hit in the right flat by Russell Wilson for a modest gain. Though Freiermuth has had limited production in two preseason games, he currently has a strong chance to be the second-most targeted pass catch in the offense come the regular season.

AUGUST 18•ROTOWIRE