After a walkthrough yesterday, the Pittsburgh Steelers put on pads for their penultimate public practice at Saint Vincent College. As has been the case over the last several practices, the Steelers remained without several contributors.<\/p>\n
CBs Joey Porter Jr. and Donte Kent, as well as DB Jalen Ramsey, remain on PUP. Nobody in that trio has practiced during training camp, and it seems unlikely that they will. WRs Michael Pittman Jr. and DK Metcalf also did not practice after both got banged up in last week\u2019s Saturday night practice. Pittman is dealing with a lower-body injury while Metcalf\u2019s injury is undisclosed.<\/p>\n
Pittman and Kent were rehabbing together on the far field<\/a>, per Alex Kozora. That suggests both could be close to returning. Kent has worked out off to the side for most of camp, and it\u2019s good news to see Pittman joining him.<\/p>\n Donte Kent and Michael Pittman Jr. doing some rehab work on the far field. Light stretching to begin. That’s good for Pittman, who appears to be working his way back. #Steelers<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) August 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Ramsey and Porter also worked off to the side, running and cutting at \u201cnear full speed,\u201d per Kozora. Ramsey did more rehab than Porter, who left practice early to head back to the facility.<\/p>\n More spirited work for DBs Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr. Still on PUP but near full speed running and cutting in work off to the side. #Steelers<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) August 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n WR Brandon Smith remained out after getting banged up in the preseason opener. He walked down to the practice field in the middle of the session with a sleeve on his leg.<\/p>\n WR Brandon Smith walking down to practice now. Not dressed, obviously, aside from his No. 87 jersey. Sleeve on right leg. <\/p>\n Pulled up lame covering a punt in preseason opener. #Steelers<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/PU1l3MJ9j2<\/a><\/p>\n