Two Key Steelers Starters to Miss Game Against Browns

Oct 10, 202550 views

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.

Jalen Ramsey and Calvin Austin III still have yet to practice this week. Not looking good for either one this week.

Alex Highsmith was a full go for the first time since his high ankle sprain. Another full day for JPJ and Jaylen Warren, too. pic.twitter.com/MWtGhuITkx
— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) October 9, 2025

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.

Kansas City, MO — After days of controversy over the game-deciding play against the Jaguars and a wave of criticism that followed, Chris Jones temporarily deactivated his social media accounts to cool the noise. In the midst of it, Patrick Mahomes offered steadying guidance: avoid social media as much as possible—and if you’re going to be on it, use it as motivation—re-centering the conversation on professionalism: know who you are, trust your daily work, and live with the results. Mahomes’ quote: “It can be toxic for sure, being on social media and seeing stuff. To me, at the end of the day, I know who I am and I know the amount of work that I put in. I can live with myself and live with the results. Stay off it as much as possible, and then if you are going to be on it I would use it as motivation more than anything.” Jones took the message as a reminder, not a defense: “Hearing Patrick speak pulled me out of the noise — my job is to keep my head down, work, play until the whistle, and let the results speak.” With a leader like Mahomes setting the tone, the Chiefs have reason to believe this episode can become a pivot point for focus and discipline. The rest comes down to turning the words from the podium into tackles, pursuit to the whistle, and a defense that finishes plays—not just starts them.

Two Key Steelers Starters to Miss Game Against Browns

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