NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · October 2, 2026 UTC
The Pittsburgh Steelers head into their matchup against the Cleveland Browns with running back Rico Dowdle inactive for the second consecutive week, according to team reports. Meanwhile, defensive back Jalen Ramsey is active despite dealing with a broken wrist that limited him in practice throughout the week. Running back Jaylen Warren is expected to handle the primary workload in Dowdle's absence. [1]
Ahead of the game, the Steelers announced several roster adjustments. Defensive back Doneiko Slaughter was signed from the practice squad to the active roster, and running back Lew Nichols was elevated to the active roster for the game. Additional inactive players for the Steelers include quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard, running back Eli Heidenreich, defensive lineman Kevin Jobity Jr., and defensive end Gabriel Rubio. [1]
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- Steelers inactives for Week 4 vs. Browns — 2026-10-01T22:47:17.23Z