RAY-RAY MCCLOUD NEWS

Goes on COVID-19 list McCloud was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact McCloud joins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick as the only players in the organization on the list. The wideout's potential availability for Sunday's game in Cincinnati hinges on his vaccination status, as well as whether or not he tested positive for the virus or was placed on the list as a close contact of an infected person. McCloud has dressed in all 10 of the Steelers' games to date, recording 19 receptions for 141 yards and no touchdowns on 24 targets. He also serves as the team's top kickoff and punt returner.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 12 yards in loss McCloud secured both of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 41-37 loss to the Chargers.

Impact McCloud had his best performance of the season last week when he hauled in nine of 12 targets for 63 yards, but he took a step back against the Chargers while playing just 15 offensive snaps. Across the last five games, the 25-year-old has secured 14 of 17 targets for 105 yards while recording two carries for 15 yards.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers' Rudolph preps as starter, Roethlisberger waits

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph is preparing as if he will start against the Los Angeles Chargers

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What next? Steelers' defense struggling with consistency

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets more involved McCloud tallied nine receptions on 12 targets for 63 yards in Sunday's 16-16 tie against Detroit.

Impact McCloud entered Sunday's game with 10 total targets on the season, and he exceeded that mark in his effort against Detroit. He was aided by the absence of Chase Claypool (toe) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder), but he also displayed rapport with Mason Rudolph by tallying five receptions of 10 or more yards. Should Claypool remain sidelined heading into a Week 11 matchup against the Chargers, McCloud should maintain an increased role among the Steelers' receiving corps.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in Week 9 McCloud hauled in his lone target for 12 yards in Monday's 29-27 win over the Bears.

Impact McCloud was on the field for 36 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps Monday, but his results remained limited against Chicago. He's secured eight of 10 targets for 66 yards while rushing once for 10 yards to begin the season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Boswell's late field goal lifts Steelers past Bears 29-27

Chris Boswell's 40-yard field goal with 26 seconds left lifted the Pittsburgh Steelers past the Chicago Bears 29-27

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't-Miss Play: Houston-Carson scores TD after Ray-Ray McCloud's fumbled punt return Chicago Bears defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carson picks up the fumble and scores a touchdown from Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ra...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • NFL.COM

Limited work in win McCloud rushed once for 10 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Browns.

Impact McCloud saw plenty of playing time in Week 6, but he was limited to just 11 offensive snaps against Cleveland. He wasn't targeted in the passing game but recorded his first carry of the season in the first half. Even after JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder) underwent season-ending surgery, McCloud's role in Pittsburgh's offense has remained limited.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two receptions in Week 6 McCloud secured both of his targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Seahawks.

Impact McCloud was on the field for a season-high 52 offensive snaps during the Steelers' first game without JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder), but he had a limited target share once again. The 25-year-old should continue to see plenty of playing time since Smith-Schuster underwent season-ending shoulder surgery, but he hasn't had more than three receptions in any of his first six appearances of the 2021 campaign.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could see more reps McCloud should see more snaps with JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder) sidelined for the remainder of the season, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McCloud was added to the Steelers' active roster prior to Week 5. With Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool firmly entrenched as the team's top pass-catchers, he should compete for snaps with James Washington (groin) and Cody White as a depth receiver.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in Week 5 McCloud hauled in one of two targets for one yard in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Broncos.

Impact McCloud was on the field for 52 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps with James Washington (groin) unavailable in Week 5, but he remained uninvolved in the passing game. The 2018 sixth-rounder will likely see an uptick in playing time if JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder) is sidelined for the remainder of the season, but he's been an unreliable fantasy option across the first five weeks of the year.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two yards against Green Bay McCloud hauled in his lone target for two yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Packers.

Impact McCloud racked up a season-high 33 yards in last week's loss to Cincinnati. However, he had minimal work in Week 4, even though Chase Claypool (hamstring) was inactive. The 2018 sixth-rounder was on the field for just four offensive snaps Sunday and has hauled in four of his five targets for 35 yards across the first four games of the season.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches in expanded role McCloud caught three of four targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Bengals.

Impact McCloud's impact is usually limited to special teams -- and he did have a 14-yard punt return and 22-yard kickoff return in this one -- but the shifty playmaker was more involved on offense with JuJu Smith-Schuster (ribs) suffering an injury mid-game and Diontae Johnson (knee) ruled out from the start. Chase Claypool and running back Najee Harris gobbled up a combined 34 targets and should continue to see significantly more volume than the likes of McCloud and James Washington against the Packers in Week 4. McCloud also fumbled at the end of one of his catches over the middle but was able to get back on top of the ball himself.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ray-Ray McCloud goes way upstairs for 24-yard grab Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud goes way upstairs for 24-yard grab.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM

Steelers re-sign WR Ray-Ray McCloud to 1-year deal

Ray-Ray McLoud’s solid season with the Pittsburgh Steelers earned the wide receiver/returner a second stint with the team

MARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Re-ups with Steelers McCloud re-signed Wednesday with the Steelers on a one-year contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact McCloud appeared in every regular-season game for the Steelers in 2020, converting 22 targets into 20 catches for 77 yards. He also had four carries for 65 yards, while racking up 645 and 298 yards on kick and punt returns, respectively.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Negative yardage in Week 17 McCloud brought in both of his targets for minus-3 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Browns.

Impact McCloud was unable to carve out a role in the Steelers offense during his first season with the team, and he totaled negative yardage over the final five weeks of the year. The 24-year-old was targeted 22 times during the regular season, racking up 20 receptions for 77 yards while also rushing four times for 65 yards. The Steelers could bring him back as a kick returner next year, but he's unlikely to play a significant offensive role during the playoffs or in 2021.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Poyer upends former teammate Ray-Ray McCloud's ambitious hurdle attempt Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer upends former teammate Ray-Ray McCloud's ambitious hurdle attempt.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • NFL.COM

Two receptions in loss McCloud recorded two receptions for four yards across five offensive snaps in Monday's loss to Washington.

Impact McCloud has logged just nine offensive snaps over the past two weeks, after averaging almost 18 snaps a game for the seven contests prior. With plenty of mouths to feed on the Pittsburgh receiving corps, McCloud could continue to see limited action as the regular season comes to a close.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dupree's injury latest hurdle for unbeaten Steelers

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DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Key miscue in win McCloud hauled in his lone target for an eight-yard gain Wednesday in the Steelers' 19-14 win over the Ravens.

Impact McCloud added 52 yards in the return game, but he was also responsible for one of the Steelers' two turnovers on the day. His muffed punt in the first quarter gave the Ravens possession in the red zone, with running back Gus Edwards eventually scoring a touchdown to give Baltimore its only lead of the day. McCloud still served as the Steelers' kickoff and punt returner the rest of the game, so despite the gaffe, his role on special teams still appears secure.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ray-Ray McCloud's muffed punt leads to 58-yard change in field position Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud's muffed punt leads to 58-yard change in field position.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • NFL.COM

Racks up four receptions McCloud hauled in all four of his targets for 20 yards while also recording one carry for three yards in Sunday's 27-3 win over the Jaguars.

Impact McCloud was on the field 20 of the team's 75 offensive snaps Sunday, and he had a season-high 20 receiving yards in the win over Jacksonville. The 24-year-old has logged 14 receptions for 70 yards, along with four rushes for 65 yards this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE