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Steelers Suffer Four In-Game Injuries vs. Bills

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Steelers cornerback Anthony Averett
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Anthony Averett during the Steelers' preseason game against the Houston Texans on AUG. 10, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Anthony Averett suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter of Saturday night’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, and will not return. Linebacker Tyler Matakevich also suffered a left ankle injury late in the third quarter, and got his ankle tapped on the sideline by the team medical staff. Matakevich still has his helmet with him, so it appears that he’ll return.



Averett is the third Steelers player to leave the game with an injury –  joining running back Jaylen Warren and linebacker Payton Wilson.

Payton Wilson is being evaluated for a concussion after delivering a hit in the third quarter. Wilson went into the locker room after being evaluated in the blue tent.

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis ran up the middle for eight yards and was tackled by safety Ryan Watts. It appeared that Wilson was caught in a friendly fire on the play.

Steelers running back Jaylen Warren left his team’s game against the Buffalo Bills with a hamstring injury and is doubtful to return.

Warren suffered the hamstring injury after catching pass from Russell Wilson in the second quarter. He gained 12 yards on the play, twisting through a tackle from Rasul Douglas and Joel Andreessen before being dragged to the ground.

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie inside linebacker Payton Wilson was one of the few bright spots from Friday night’s 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans. The former Chuck Bednarik Award Winner was all over the field, making plays sideline to sideline. Wilson recorded seven total tackles (led the team), five solos (led the team) and one tackle for a loss.

STEELERS INJURY REPORT vs BILLS

Player Injury Date  Prognosis Roster Status
LB Tyler Matakevich Left Ankle Aug. 17 TBD Active, QST vs. Bills
CB Anthony Averett Hamstring Aug. 17 TBD Active, OUT vs. Bills
LB Payton Wilson Concussion Aug. 17 TBD Active, DBT vs. Bills
RB Jaylen Warren Hamstring Aug. 17 TBD Active, DBT vs. Bills
CB Beanie Bishop Undisclosed Aug. 15 TBD Active, OUT vs. Bills
C Nate Herbig Shoulder Aug. 14 Multiple weeks Active, OUT vs. Bills
RB Jonathan Ward Hamstring Aug. 14 TBD Active, OUT vs. Bills
DB Grayland Arnold Calf Aug. 14 TBD Injured reserve
CB Kalon Barnes Quad  Aug. 11  TBD Injured reserve
WR Tarik Black Hamstring Aug. 11  TBD Injured reserve
CB Donte Jackson Undisclosed Aug. 9 TBD Active vs. Bills
OT Troy Fautanu Left MCL sprain Aug. 9 Two weeks Active, OUT vs. Bills
S Nate Meadors Hamstring Aug. 6 TBD Injured reserve
OLB Alex Highsmith Groin Aug. 6 TBD Active vs. Bills
OLB David Perales Torn left MCL July 31 Months Injured reserve 
WR Roman Wilson Left ankle sprain July 30 Week to week Active, OUT vs. Bills
ILB Cole Holcomb Left knee Nov. 2, 2023 TBD Physically unable to perform

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