Pruitt (knee) was listed as a full participant on the Steelers' injury report Wednesday.
Pruitt suffered a knee injury in Week 2 against the Broncos, which has kept him sidelined for the Steelers' last four games. The veteran tight end seems to be over the issue, as he was able to practice without limitations Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, Pruitt should return for Week 7 against the Jets and serve in a depth role at tight end behind Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward.
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Steelers' MyCole Pruitt: Officially out versus Raiders
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Pruitt (knee) is out for Sunday's matchup against Las Vegas, according to the Steelers' official site.
Pruitt was a limited participant in each of the Steelers' practices this week, so his inactive designation doesn't come as too much of a surprise. The 6-foot-2 tight end hasn't played since Week 2 against the Broncos and has one catch for nine yards on the year.
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Steelers' MyCole Pruitt: Not expected to play Sunday
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Coach Mike Tomlin labeled Pruitt (knee) as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
It's not an official designation, but it sounds like the Steelers don't expect Pruitt to return for Week 6. It would be Pruitt's fourth consecutive missed contest. The Steelers will continue to roll with Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward in Pruitt's absence.
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Steelers' MyCole Pruitt: Ruled out for Week 5
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Pruitt (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Pruitt missed practice all week and will miss his third consecutive game. The Steelers will roll with Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward at tight end against Dallas.
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Steelers' MyCole Pruitt: Logs DNP on Wednesday
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Pruitt (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Pruitt sustained a knee injury during the Steelers' Week 2 win over the Broncos that has sidelined him for the team's last two games. The Southern Illinois product will likely have to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for the Steelers' Week 5 matchup against the Cowboys.
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Steelers' MyCole Pruitt: Remains out
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Pruitt (knee) will not play Sunday against the Colts, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Pruitt missed Week 3's win over the Chargers and hasn't practiced since suffering the injury. Fortunately, the Steelers, have enough depth at tight end to cover for Pruitt's absence. He has one catch on two targets for nine yards through two games. It's not clear how much longer the Southern Illinois product will remain sidelined, but his next opportunity to suit up will be Week 5 against the Cowboys.
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Steelers' MyCole Pruitt: Ruled out for Sunday
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Pruitt (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
In Pittsburgh's heavy-tight end offense, Pruitt has played 68 offensive snaps and has recorded one catch for nine yards on two targets. With Pruitt out against Los Angeles, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward will soak up the snaps.
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Steelers' MyCole Pruitt: Sits out practice again
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Pruitt (knee) is not practicing Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Pruitt has now missed back-to-back practices due to a knee issue, resulting in Pittsburgh's elevation of tight end Rodney Williams from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. If Pruitt isn't able to suit up Sunday versus the Chargers, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward will figure to benefit most from increased opportunities behind Pat Freiermuth.
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Steelers' MyCole Pruitt: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Pruitt (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Pruitt likely suffered a knee injury during the Steelers' Week 2 win, and following Wednesday's DNP, it appears he could be in jeopardy of missing Sunday's matchup with the Chargers. The 32-year-old's practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his availability for Week 3.
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Steelers' MyCole Pruitt: Dealing with knee injury
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Pruitt suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Pruitt was able to record a tackle in punt coverage Sunday, but he appears to have picked up a knee injury at some point along the way. The tight end's status should be updated when the team returns to practice Wednesday.
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Steelers' MyCole Pruitt: Held to nine yards in Week 1
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Pruitt secured one of two targets for nine yards during Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons.
Pruitt was on the field for 59 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday, more than fellow reserve tight end Darnell Washington. Pruitt also had one more target than Washington, but both tight ends will likely have limited work in the passing game behind starter Pat Freiermuth this season. Pruitt secured nine of 12 targets for 110 yards and a touchdown while appearing in all 17 games with Atlanta last year, and he'll likely struggle to have a fantasy-relevant role once again in 2024.
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Steelers' MyCole Pruitt: Tallies one catch Saturday
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Pruitt secured his lone target for eight yards during Saturday's 9-3 preseason loss to the Bills.
Pruitt 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.
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Steelers' MyCole Pruitt: Joining Pittsburgh
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Pruitt signed with Pittsburgh on Thursday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Pruitt has consistently worked as a backup tight end, primarily as a blocker. He'll take on a similar role with the Steelers and should pair well with Darnell Washington to aid the run game. Pruitt is reunited with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith after also playing under him in Tennessee and Atlanta.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Leaves with injury
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Pruitt exited in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Saints with a calf injury and is questionable to return, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
The Falcons' No. 3 tight end hauled in his lone target for a 17-yard gain prior to leaving with the injury. If Pruitt is done for the day, the Falcons would be left with Tucker Fisk and John FitzPatrick as depth options behind Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Records two catches in loss
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Pruitt played 21 of 72 snaps on offense and finished with two catches for 15 yards on two targets in Sunday's 29-25 loss to the Buccaneers.
Pruitt fumbled after reeling in a six-yard reception in the second quarter, but fortunately for the Falcons, the football bounced out of bounds to allow Atlanta to maintain possession. The coaching staff didn't penalize Pruitt for the mistake, as he went on to haul in another target in the fourth quarter to extend a drive that culminated in a Bijan Robinson touchdown run. Even while Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith have been available for every game this season, Pruitt has managed to maintain a steady role on offense as the team's No. 3 tight end. Pruitt has played no fewer than 16 snaps on offense in any of his 13 appearances and has produced a 7-79-1 receiving line on 10 targets.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Catches pass in loss
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Pruitt caught one of two targets for nine yards during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Commanders.
Pruitt has garnered at least one target in four straight games, totaling three receptions for 41 yards during that stretch. However, barring an occasional touchdown, the veteran tight end doesn't have fantasy value moving forward.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Makes splash Sunday
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Pruitt caught his lone target for 22 yards during Sunday's 21-19 win over the Texans.
Pruitt's big play set up a go-ahead touchdown for the Falcons in the fourth quarter. The veteran tight end has garnered a target in three straight games, but he doesn't have fantasy value moving forward.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Targeted for second straight week
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Pruitt failed to record a catch on one target during Sunday's 23-7 loss to Jacksonville.
After not seeing a target across the first two weeks of the season, Pruitt has garnered one in back-to-back games. The veteran remains a block-first tight end, so barring an occasional touchdown, he has essentially zero fantasy value in standard leagues.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Records first reception of 2023
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Pruitt caught his only target for 10 yards during Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Lions.
Pruitt played a season-low 17 offensive snaps but recorded his first reception of 2023 late in the fourth quarter. The veteran saw 59 offensive snaps through the first two weeks, so he's expected to be on the field often moving forward. However, he mostly operates as a blocker and doesn't hold much fantasy value as the No. 3 tight end in a run-heavy offense.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Plays 38 offensive snaps
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Pruitt played 49 snaps (38 offensive) but didn't record any counting stats during Sunday's 25-24 win over the Packers.
Pruitt once again played nearly half of Atlanta's offensive snaps but didn't garner a target. This trend will likely continue throughout the season, as the veteran is firmly entrenched as the No. 3 tight end behind Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith. Pruitt caught just 16 passes last year -- his first in Atlanta -- but four of those went for touchdowns, so when he does get involved in the passing game, it could be with a splash play. However, that certainly isn't enough to put Pruitt on fantasy radars in standard leagues.
