Expected to be ready for Week 1
Metcalf (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Falcons, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Metcalf has been some sort of undisclosed ailment for much of the summer, but he returned to practice last week and is expected to be ready when the games count. Metcalf will be looking for a bounce-back 2026 season after he produced just 59 catches for 850 yards and six touchdowns across 15 regular-season contests last season, his first season with the Steelers. Metcalf is facing added competition for targets in the form of Michael Pittman (hamstring), who is also expected to be ready for the Week 1 opener.
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Pat Freiermuth
Plays two preseason games
Freiermuth capped the Steelers' preseason schedule with one catch (on one target) for two yards in two contests.
Aaron Rodgers
To have Metcalf, Pittman back in Week 1
Rodgers is expected to have WRs DK Metcalf (undisclosed) and Michael Pittman (hamstring) available Week 1 against the Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 13, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Rico Dowdle
Splitting backfield with Warren
Dowdle and Jaylen Warren are slated to have regular roles in the Steelers offense during the 2026 season, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.
Jaylen Warren
To share backfield with Dowdle
Warren and Rico Dowdle are expected to have regular roles in the Steelers offense during the 2026 season, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.
Darnell Washington
Makes two preseason appearances
Washington ended the preseason slate with one reception (on one target) for five yards across two contests.
Michael Pittman Jr.
Expected to be fine for Week 1
Pittman (hamstring) is expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Falcons, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com 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.
Germie Bernard
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.
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.