Finds end zone in final exhibition game
Bernard caught one of two targets for a 13-yard touchdown in Thursday's 28-27 preseason loss to the Bills.
The Steelers rested their starters and key personnel, but Bernard played the first quarter and connected with Will Howard (head) on a one-play scoring drive after Buffalo's Ray Davis muffed a punt. Bernard's usage Thursday would seem to suggest he'll begin the season No. 4 on the wide receiver depth chart behind DK Metcalf (undisclosed), Michael Pittman (hamstring) and Roman Wilson, but the 2026 second-round pick could find himself in a key role early if either of the veterans ahead of him wind up not being ready for Week 1.
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Kaleb Johnson
Getting moved to Packers
The Steelers are expected to trade Johnson to the Packers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Kaden Wetjen
Makes impact on special teams Thursday
Wetjen caught one of two targets for seven yards, gained 17 yards on his only kickoff return and added 61 yards and a touchdown on four punt returns in Thursday's 28-27 preseason loss to the Bills.
Eli Heidenreich
Gets into end zone against Bills
Heidenreich carried the ball nine times for 35 yards and a touchdown while adding 47 yards on two kickoff returns during Thursday's 28-27 preseason loss to Buffalo.
Drew Allar
Makes little impact in preseason finale
Allar completed nine of 18 passes for 88 yards without a touchdown or interception in Thursday's 28-27 preseason loss to the Bills.
Mason Rudolph
DNP on Thursday
Rudolph did not play in Thursday night's preseason finale against the Bills.
Will Howard
Has possible concussion
Howard (head) is being evaluated for a potential concussion after Thursday's preseason finale against the Bills, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Aaron Rodgers
Won't play Thursday
Rodgers isn't in uniform for Thursday's preseason contest at Buffalo, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
DK Metcalf
Agrees to restructured contract
Metcalf (undisclosed) has agreed to a restructured contract with the Steelers, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Michael Pittman Jr.
Present at practice Monday
Pittman (right ankle) was in pads and going through stretching during Monday's practice, Alan Saunders of Steelers Now reports.
DK Metcalf
Returns to practice Monday
Metcalf (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday after having been sidelined since Aug. 8, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.