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Two Key Steelers Starters to Miss Game Against Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing a tough setback ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, as two key starters — cornerback Jalen Ramsey and wide receiver Calvin Austin III — are reportedly trending toward being inactive.

According to The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo, both players have yet to practice this week, raising serious doubts about their availability.

“Jalen Ramsey and Calvin Austin III still have yet to practice this week. Not looking good for either one this week,” DeFabo posted on X.

The good news for Pittsburgh is that linebacker Alex Highsmith, who’s been recovering from a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 2, has returned to full practice and is expected to play. However, losing both Ramsey and Austin would be a major blow to a team still trying to get healthy after the bye week.

Ramsey was expected to cover Browns WR1 Jerry Jeudy, the centerpiece of Cleveland’s passing attack. Without him, the Steelers’ secondary could be in for a long afternoon, especially against one of the league’s most physical defenses.

The Browns, sitting at 1-4, haven’t beaten the Steelers in Pittsburgh during the regular season since 2003. With that 22-year drought hanging over their heads, Cleveland will be desperate to end the streak — while Pittsburgh looks to hold the line despite missing two of its top playmakers.

It’s shaping up to be a tough battle at Acrisure Stadium, and Steelers fans can only hope their stars get back on the field sooner rather than later.

Panthers Legend Furious, Calls for Team to Reclaim His Rights Because NFL is So Unfair!
Can you believe it? Cam Newton, the immortal icon of the Carolina Panthers, is absolutely raging! Overnight, the bombshell from Philip Rivers has pushed the 2015 MVP legend to speak out, accusing the NFL of playing "double standards" and urging his old team, the Panthers, to stand up and demand justice for him! Imagine this: Philip Rivers, the 44 year old veteran who's been retired for a full 5 years, suddenly signs a contract to return with the Indianapolis Colts after Daniel Jones' horrific injury (torn Achilles). This isn't Hollywood fiction, it's a shocking NFL reality! Rivers, once a "family member" of the Colts, is welcomed back like a hero, while Cam Newton, the guy who led the Panthers to Super Bowl 50 and still has a burning passion, is tossed aside like yesterday's trash. In the latest episode of his podcast 4th and 1 (released on 12/10/2025), Newton couldn't hold back anymore. He roared: "Did Philip Rivers send any signals that he's ready? I haven't and won't retire! For an opportunity like this! I don't care if he's 'family' to them. He's 44, bro! Why do you hold Cam Newton to sky high standards that you don't apply to everyone else?" Newton's words are like a punch straight to the NFL's face! He feels this is a "slap in the face" to his illustrious career, from being the No. 1 pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, to 2015 MVP, to being "discarded" after the 2021 season. Newton has never officially retired, and now he's calling on the Panthers, the team that was once his home, to take action! "Demand my rights back! The NFL is unfair, and Panthers fans deserve a legend's return!", That's the implicit message Newton is sending, shattering the hearts of millions of fans. Cam Says CALL HIM After Rivers Returns, Shedeur DISRESPECT Continues & Richard Sherman WRONGNew episode of 4th&1 out now!📺: https://t.co/hdru5DuZV7 pic.twitter.com/or8TykRhYd — 4th&1 with Cam Newton (@4thand1show) December 10, 2025 Remember? Newton returned to the Panthers in 2021 as a PR stunt, but the terrible head coach Matt Rhule ruined it all. Rhule blamed Newton, firing offensive coordinator Joe Brady right after Brady spent the entire bye week working with him. The result? Newton failed, and the NFL turned its back. Now, with Rivers being "resurrected" at 44, Newton sees the bias clearly: "Connections" and "family ties" are the key, not talent! Panthers fans are boiling over! They've idolized Newton from day one, and now this story is like a tragedy: Their hero forgotten, while "old man" Rivers gets a golden chance. Newton still has the passion, still wants to play, so why not give him a shot? Is this the moment the Panthers rise up and push the NFL to reconsider? Or will we see Newton explode even more on media?