Steelers Provide Update on WR Calvin Austin After He Was Injured and Taken Off the Field in an Ambulance

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have come away with a dramatic 24-21 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, but the win came at a heavy cost. Injuries continued to pile up across the roster, particularly in the secondary and at wide receiver.

Late in the game, cornerback Brandin Echols went down and had to be helped by the medical staff before walking off under his own power. On the very next play, Minnesota capitalized on busted coverage with an 81-yard touchdown to Jordan Addison. Although the Vikings pulled within three, Pittsburgh’s defense held firm to secure the win.

It was the second straight week Echols carried a heavy load with Joey Porter Jr. sidelined by a hamstring injury. Before leaving, Echols logged three tackles over 54 snaps, allowing just two catches for 23 yards on three targets. Both Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay Jr. also left the game briefly, though they were able to return.

The most concerning moment, however, came when wide receiver Calvin Austin III exited the field in an ambulance with a shoulder injury. Croke Park lacked in-stadium x-ray capability, forcing him to be transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.

After the game, head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed only that Austin had a shoulder issue. Fortunately, Austin himself provided reassurance on social media: “Great Dub in Dublin! I’m all good Steelers Nation, appreciate the messages and concern.”

Before his injury, Austin contributed two catches for 13 yards and delivered a crucial block on DK Metcalf’s historic 80-yard touchdown. Metcalf praised his teammate’s effort, saying: “CA really popped a couple of those for me. Running on the back side, taking two or three defenders out, giving me space to really work.”

The Steelers’ receiver room was already thin, and Austin’s potential absence could stretch the depth chart even further. Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek, and Scotty Miller were the other active receivers on Sunday.

With a bye week ahead, the Steelers hope to get their roster healthier before a critical Week 6 showdown against the Cleveland Browns. For now, the resilience shown in Dublin came with a reminder: victories are never without their costs.