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Steelers vs Giants injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 8

All the latest updates, including QB Justin Fields, on the Pittsburgh Steelers’s injury report ahead of Monday Night Football vs. Giants.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) host the New York Giants (2-5) tonight under the lights of Monday Night Football for their final matchup before the bye week.

While the Steelers are 4-1 against the Giants since 2004, New York leads the head-to-head series 44-31-3 in regular season contests.

In their last go-round, also on Monday Night Football, the Steelers defeated the Giants 26-16 at MetLife Stadium in 2020.

Here’s a look at the latest full injury and practice participation report, which now includes Russell Wilson’s backup, Justin Fields, who was not listed on Pittsburgh’s initial Saturday injury report.

Steelers injury report

Player Injury Thursday Friday Saturday Game status
QB Justin Fields hamstring – – – Questionable
WR Roman Wilson hamstring DNP DNP DNP OUT
S Damontae Kazee ankle FP FP FP –
DB DeShon Elliott back DNP LP FP –
CB Donte Jackson shoulder FP FP FP –
** LB Tyler Matakevich hamstring LP LP LP OUT
LB Nick Herbig hamstring DNP DNP DNP OUT
C Zach Frazier ankle DNP DNP DNP OUT
G Isaac Seumalo NIR – DNP FP –
** OT Dylan Cook foot FP FP FP OUT
RB Cordarrelle Patterson ankle LP LP LP OUT
DT Keeanu Benton calf LP FP FP –
DT Cameron Heyward NIR DNP DNP FP –

** in the designated 21-day window to return from injured reserve

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation 

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related

Giants injury report

Player Injury Thursday Friday Saturday Game status
CB Cor’Dale Flott groin DNP DNP LP Doubtful
P Jamie Gillan hamstring DNP DNP DNP OUT
CB Tre Hawkins III ankle DNP DNP LP Questionable
CB Adoree’ Jackson neck DNP DNP DNP OUT
DL Dexter Lawrence hip DNP DNP LP –
LB Ty Summer ankle DNP DNP DNP OUT
OLB Brian Burns groin/Achilles LP LP LP –
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton Achilles LP LP FP –
WR Jalin Hyatt ribs FP FP FP –
S Dane Belton calf – – LP –
OL Jake Kubas abdomen – – LP –

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation 

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related

Justin Fields injury update

Steelers backup quarterback Justin Fields (hamstring) is questionable heading into Steelers-Giants warmups. Once inactive are reported 1.5 hours pregame, we’ll know whether Fields will suit up as QB2 or ride the pine.

It’s unclear exactly when Fields’ injury occurred.

Roman Wilson injury update

Roman Wilson, who had already been ruled out for the Steelers-Giants matchup, was placed on injured reserve today. Wilson will miss at least the next four weeks. At the earliest, he would be eligible to return for the Week 12 showdown versus Jameis Winston’s Cleveland Browns.

Hampered by an ankle injury for most of training camp, Wilson has appeared in just one game this season and injured his hamstring in practice leading up to the New York Jets matchup. The rookie’s lone outing was Week 6 vs. the Raiders, in which he was not targeted once on five snaps.

Cordarrelle Patterson injury update

Cordarelle Patterson (ankle), listed as doubtful on the Steelers’ initial Saturday injury report, has been downgraded to out, per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. Patterson has been sidelined since Week 4.

Nick Herbig injury update

The Steelers’ second-year outside linebacker sustained a hamstring injury in the loss to the Dallas Cowboys back in Week 5 and hasn’t played since.

Herbig is out for tonight’s Monday Night Football matchup. Pittsburgh’s Week 9 bye will provide banged-up players an opportunity to get right before their brutal second leg of the 2024 season.

Donte Jackson injury update

Donte Jackson had three full practices this week, and should all go well during warmups, it is a go tonight. He exited early from the Jets game with a shoulder injury. As a whole, the Steelers’ secondary should be at full strength versus the Giants.

Jackson, who leads the team in interceptions with three, was a stellar signing by the Steelers this offseason

DesShon Elliott injury update

It’s a mystery when DeShon Elliott hurt his back, as Tomlin did not mention Elliott after a Jets victory in which he played 60 snaps or during his Giants preview press conference.

The Steelers inked the former Raven, Lion, Dolphin during free agency and he’s been a defensive asset ever since, logging an interception, three defended passes, forced fumble, fumble recovery and 51 tackles in seven starts.

The good news is Elliott improved from not practicing on Thursday to being limited on Friday and practicing in full capacity today. It appears he’ll be good to go for the Monday Night Football contest.

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Steelers QB avoided major hamstring injury

Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday that Justin Fields avoided a major hamstring injury and looks to be a game-time decision on MNF.

Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers can finally breathe a collective sigh of relief.  Justin Fields’ hamstring injury caught many by surprise, as not only was it a last minute addition to Week 8’s injury report, but the precarious proximity to the trade deadline caused speculation to run rampant.

However, in regards to both Fields’ short-term and long-term health, it appears the Steelers dodged a major bullet.  While it was reported yesterday that Fields would need to undergo an MRI to understand the true extent of the injury, Insider Ian Rapoport confirmed on Monday that Fields participation in Week 8 would be a game time decision.

If Fields’ injury isn’t severe and he could potentially play tonight, is his hamstring situation similar to Davante Adams’ ‘injury’—an issue that miraculously resolved after being traded to the New York Jets?

Speculation aside, it is comforting that the Steelers avoided a disastrous injury to one of their great young players.  The situation is worth keeping an eye on as we inch closer to the start of the Steelers’ Week 8  Monday Night Football matchup at 8:15 PM EST.

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Will a win in Week 8 send Justin Fields packing before trade deadline?

Justin Fields may find himself being traded out of Pittsburgh if Russell Wilson leads the Steelers to another dominant victory in Week 8.

As the saying goes, ‘The best ability is availability.’ This is something both Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields know all too well. Several weeks ago, speculation over potential trades for Wilson ran rampant while Fields handled starting duties. 

Wilson was dealing with a calf injury to start the season, and fans, players, and analysts assumed the veteran QB was on his way out of the Steel City. However, Wilson was given a chance to earn his starting job back, and he did just that in the Steelers’ dominant Week 7 victory over the New York Jets. 

Fields, dealing with a hamstring injury, finds himself as the odd man out in the QB room. If Pittsburgh cannot financially afford to keep Fields with the team beyond 2025, and Wilson puts together another impressive performance in Week 8, General Manager Omar Khan may have no choice but to test Fields’ value on the trade market.

If the Steelers are serious about contending for a Super Bowl this season, the team would be wise to fully commit to Wilson and explore what value they could get for Fields in a trade. 

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What are the future implications of Justin Fields’ hamstring injury? 

How will Fields’ hamstring injury impact his potential trade value, his position in the QB battle, and his overall impact in 2024?

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields cannot catch a break. Fans are empathetic with Fields, as not only did he lose his 2024 starting duties to Russell Wilson, but it was also recently confirmed that he tweaked his hamstring in preparation for the Week 8 contest against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. 

One could argue that Fields’ complete absence from last week’s contest, although Tomlin had mentioned some packages could include the QB, and his potential absence in Week 8, speaks volumes about his future with the team. If Pittsburgh realizes their young QB has priced himself out of the Steel City in 2025, the Steelers could be entertaining the idea of trading him away, in which case keeping him healthy becomes the biggest priority. 

This is just speculation, however, as the Steelers also have the luxury of having two starting-caliber QBs on the roster, and Fields being held out of the contest could simply be about preparing for the long-term implications of the 2024 season.

If Fields’ injury causes the young QB to miss time, third-string QB Kyle Allen would elevate to play as Wilson’s backup moving forward. 

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Are the Steelers cooking something up with the Justin Fields injury?

Is the Justin Fields injury legitimate?

We found out on Saturday that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields tweaked his hamstring and is now listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the New York Giants.

Please excuse us if this all seems a little fishy. We are only nine days to the NFL trade deadline and if the Steelers were inclined to want to trade Fields and get some help at say, wide receiver, they want to be sure they have a reason not to play him on Monday against the Giants.

It all seems a little too convenient that Russell Wilson played really well in his first start of the season last week and now Fields is hurt just before a game the Steelers should win handily and then transition into the bye week.

We will know soon enough if this is just a silly conspiracy theory or the Steelers are really cooking up a big deal before the trade deadline.

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Steelers injury update: QB pops up on Saturday injury report

Justin Fields is now questionable for Monday’s game with a hamstring injury.

On the Fox pregame show, NFL reporter Jay Glazer says he spoke to Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and he’s got an injured quarterback on his hands.

According to Glazer, Justin Fields tweaked his hamstring and is now questionable for Monday night’s game against the New York Giants. If Fields cannot go, Kyle Allen will serve as the team’s No. 2 quarterback behind Russell Wilson.

 

According to Glazer, the Steelers have some packages in place for Fields but it seems highly unlikely he will see the field even if he is active on Monday night.

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Steelers OC: QB battle was decided by who had the best deep ball

Steelers’ OC Arthur Smith stated that while Justin Fields had a solid deep-ball, Russell Wilson’s amazing deep-ball forced the teams hand.

While the decision to start Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson over Justin Fields in last week’s contest was polarizing, to say the least, Head Coach Mike Tomlin appeared to make the right call. No specific rhyme or reason was given for the decision, other than Tomlin’s desire to ‘win championships.’ 

It confused former players, analysts, and fans, especially since Fields had led the Steelers to an impressive 4-2 record through six games. However, Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith shed some light on why the decision to start Wilson over Fields was simpler than people made it out to be. 


It seems Wilson’s talent in throwing his immaculate deep ball, as displayed throughout Week 7’s contest, was a huge reason he got his opportunity to showcase his signal calling in 2024. This ‘greed’ on the offensive side of the ball is much appreciated, as although Fields’ athleticism is impressive, the passing game overall has become an area of concern in recent years for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Which QB will be on the Steelers in 2025?

Cast your vote and tell us who you think sticks with the Steelers after the season.

Right now, the Pittsburgh Steelers have two legitimate NFL starting quarterbacks on the roster. The combination of Justin Fields and Russell Wilson are 5-2 this season and Pittsburgh has the best quarterback room in the AFC right now.

But the reality of the NFL is it is hard to keep a team together when it comes to free agency. Both Fields and Wilson are set to hit free agency at the end of the season and the Steelers don’t negotiate contracts in-season. This means we won’t know until after the conclusion of the 2024 season if Pittsburgh has either guy in their long-term plans.

For us, we expect the Steelers to let the season play out with Wilson as the starter and then once things wrap up, sign one of them to a new contract and let the other leave in free agency. If Wilson keeps playing like he did last week, he could earn himself a significant payday for Pittsburgh or another team.

Cast your vote and tell us with quarterback or quarterbacks you expect to be on the Steelers roster in 2025.

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Primanti Bros is cooking with new Russell Wilson-inspired sandwich

A new Russell Wilson-inspired sandwich is now available to purchase, made by noneother than Pittsburgh’s own, Promanti Bros.

Watch out ‘Dangerwich’, there’s a new Russell Wilson inspired sandwich in town, and this time, it’s being done right.

Primanti Bros, a popular sandwich staple of Pittsburgh cuisine, announced on social media that a new creation is on the way, inspired by Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 7 starting QB, and is called ‘The DangeRuss’.  Whether Pittsburgh is letting Russ cook the Giants defense on Monday Night Football, or Primanti Bros is cooking up this delicious sandwich for fans, Wilson is the talk of town right now.

All of this comes after an outstanding seasonal debut this past Sunday Night Football against the New York Jets, where Wilson accumulated three total touchdowns, threw for a 109.0 passer rating, and set the Steelers’ debut passing yards record.

DangeRuss, AKA Mr. Unlimited, will look to lead his Steelers’ to their third straight victory when they host the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, October 27th at 8:15 PM EST.

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Steelers QB Russell Wilson takes high road on being booed

Russell Wilson was able to ignore the negativity and focus on football on Sunday.

As expected, the debut of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson wasn’t well received by all of Steeler Nation. This was only made worse when Wilson came out of the gate and struggled in the first quarter against the New York Jets.

When Wilson came out rusty, the fans wasted no time in booing Wilson and calling for Justin Fields. But Wilson shut out the noise, kept his focus and by the end of the first half was in full command of the offense. Wilson came out showed he is still a tremendous thrower and decision maker leading the Steelers to a blowout win thanks to three total touchdowns.

Wilson credited his former mental coach who recently passed away for helping him learn to shut out the noise and stay the course. We were admittedly skeptical of head coach Mike Tomlin making this change when the team was 4-2 but after a one-game sample, things are going well.

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