NFL Player News

Reed (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Reed logged limited practice sessions throughout the Lions' Week 4 preparations. The cornerback's status for Sunday's contest remains uncertain as he works through the rib issue he suffered in the Week 3 win over the Jets. If Reed cannot suit up, Rock Ya-Sin will likely start at outside cornerback across from Ennis Rakestraw.

Homer posted two carries for negative one yard during Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Browns.

With Rico Dowdle (toe) out for a second consecutive contest, Homer had an opportunity for more involvement. However, the 2019 No. 204 overall pick didn't do much of relevance, appearing in just two of the Steelers' 72 offensive snaps, finishing well behind Jaylen Warren (70). Even if Dowdle misses more time moving forward, it's hard to imagine Homer doing anything to benefit fantasy managers if Warren is active.

Tomlinson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

A hamstring injury will cause Tomlinson to miss two consecutive games. The next time he can play is Week 5 against the Broncos, though he would need to log at least a limited practice to have a realistic chance of playing against Denver. Rookie fifth-rounder Nick Barrett will continue to operate in a rotational role on the defensive line in Tomlinson's absence.

Washington caught three of five targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Cleveland on Thursday.

Washington was one of four Steelers who tied for second on the team with four receptions. Most of his yardage came on a 21-yard touchdown catch early in the fourth quarter that brought Pittsburgh to within five points. Washington began the campaign with a quiet first two weeks, but he's put together a solid 6-94-1 receiving line over his past two contests. He and the Steelers will next face Indianapolis at home next Sunday.

Thompson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Thompson will miss a second consecutive game while working through a quadriceps injury. He was unable to practice during Week 4 prep, so a limited session ahead of Week 5 against the Broncos would indicate that the rookie fourth-rounder is progressing in his recovery. Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Derius Davis will both work in rotational roles behind Ladd McConkey (foot), Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris in Thompson's absence.

Sanders accrued two rushes for nine yards and gathered in all two targets for seven yards during Thursday's 27-24 win versus the Steelers.

Sanders logged 22 offensive snaps, his second-highest mark of the 2026 campaign. However, the 24-year-old was a non-factor offensively. Instead, it was Jaleel McLaughlin who took advantage of his limited workload by scoring a 28-yard rushing touchdown early in the second quarter. While Sanders should remain the No. 2 back on the depth chart behind Quinshon Judkins, assuming the latter stays healthy, he will be difficult to trust from a fantasy standpoint moving ahead.

Pittman caught two of four targets for 15 yards Thursday in a loss to the Browns.

Pittman logged a 72 percent offensive snap share, second-most among Pittsburgh wideouts, but he didn't do much with the ample playing time. In fact, Roman Wilson -- who logged a 22 percent offensive snap share -- outproduced Pittman considerably with a 3-74-1 receiving line. In his first season with the Steelers, Pittman has had a tough time connecting with QB Aaron Rodgers, posting just seven catches on 12 targets for 89 yards through three games. He'll look to make more of an impact in Week 5 against Indianapolis next Sunday.

Ruckert (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Ruckert was limited Wednesday and Thursday but managed to log a full session Friday, clearing the way for his availability for the Week 4 meeting with the Bears. With Mason Taylor (thumb) still sidelined, Ruckert should continue to be more involved. He might see the field even more Sunday if Kenyon Sadiq (back), who is questionable, can't suit up.

Kolar (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Kolar fractured his forearm during the Chargers' Week 2 loss to the Raiders. He'll miss a second consecutive game due to his injury, but the positive news for the fifth-year tight end is that he ended Week 4 prep with a limited practice Friday. Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters after Friday's session that Kolar is "doing everything and anything possible" to return to the field, and he could return as soon as Week 5 against the Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 11. For now, Oronde Gadsden will serve as the Chargers' TE1, with Hayden Rucci also in the mix for offensive snaps.

Winston (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Winston practiced in full Thursday, though he wasn't out there Friday, resulting in a questionable designation for the Week 4 meeting with Baltimore. If Winston can't suit up Sunday, Tony Adams is the favorite to replace him in the starting lineup, with Terrell Burgess potentially seeing some snaps behind him.