Steelers Wide Receiver Unexpectedly Lands on Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson unexpectedly landed on the injury report on Wednesday ahead of the team's Ravens game.

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Van Jefferson
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Van Jefferson at practice on Wednesday, Sept 20, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

PITTSBURGH — Starting wide receiver Van Jefferson unexpectedly landed on the Pittsburgh Steelers injury report for Wednesday with a quad injury.

Jefferson did not suffer an apparent injury during the Steelers’ Week 10 win over the Washington Commanders, but was not out there as the Steelers began their week of preparations for their Week 11 game against the Baltimore Ravens. His status going forward remains unclear.

Mike Williams would be the obvious choice to replace Jefferson if he is unable to play against the Ravens. The Steelers’ trade deadline acquisition played just nine snaps against the Commanders, but he scored the game-winning touchdown and head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that he expects Williams’ role to increase going forward. An injury to Jefferson may accelerate that process.

Third wide receiver Calvin Austin III returned to practice on Wednesday after being checked for a concussion during the Commanders game.

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Pittsburgh Steelers WR Van Jefferson

PITTSBURGH STEELERS INJURY REPORT

Player Injury Date  Prognosis Wed Thu Fri Game
TE MyCole Pruitt Knee Nov. 13 TBD DNP
WR Van Jefferson Quad Nov. 13 TBD DNP
WR Calvin Austin III TBD Nov. 10 Day to day FP PROB
RB Najee Harris Right ankle Nov. 10 Day to day DNP PROB
CB Donte Jackson Hamstring Nov. 10 Day to day DNP PROB
OLB Alex Highsmith Left ankle Nov. 10 Week to week DNP OUT
OLB Nick Herbig Right hamstring Oct. 6 Day to day FP PROB

STEELERS INJURED RESERVE

Player Injury Date  Prognosis Roster Status
DT Montravius Adams Knee Oct. 18 Two weeks Injured reserve
CB Anthony Averett TBD Oct. 17 TBD Practice squad IR
WR Roman Wilson Hamstring Oct. 17 Two weeks Injured reserve
DE DeMarvin Leal Neck/stinger Oct. 6 Out for season Injured reserve
RG James Daniels Achilles Sept. 29 Out for season Injured reserve
CB Cory Trice Jr. Hamstring Sept. 22 Week to week Injured reserve
RT Troy Fautanu R knee dislocation Sept. 20 Regular season Injured reserve
P Cameron Johnston Right knee Sept. 8 Out for season Injured reserve
SS Ryan Watts Neck/stinger Aug. 24 Out for season Injured reserve
DL Logan Lee Calf Aug. 20 Week to week Injured reserve
C Nate Herbig Torn rotator cuff Aug. 14 Out for season Injured reserve
OLB David Perales Left MCL tear July 31 Out for season Injured reserve 
ILB Cole Holcomb Left knee surgery Nov. 2, 2023 Week to week PUP/reserve
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