Steelers Get Major Update on RB Jaylen Warren’s Injury Status

The Pittsburgh Steelers faced their second straight loss last Sunday, but they’re still in decent shape with a 3-2 record. The silver lining? The team’s getting healthier just when they need it most.

In other news: Russell Wilson is set to be active for the Steelers in Week 6. What implications does this have for Justin Fields?

Quarterback Russell Wilson has finally completed a full practice, making him ready to step in if Justin Fields falters. While there’s been speculation about Wilson starting immediately, Fields has been impressively steady, throwing for 961 yards, five touchdowns, and just one interception across five games.

Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Wilson will back up Fields in Week 6, providing essential security in case Fields gets injured or underperforms.

In even better news, rookie running back Jaylen Warren is back in action.

According to Adam Schefter, “Steelers now have removed running back Jaylen Warren from the injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Raiders.”

Warren was initially listed due to a knee injury, but he practiced fully and is good to go for the weekend.

While Najee Harris is the lead back, Warren has shown promise, securing 784 rushing yards and three touchdowns, along with 370 receiving yards in 2023. His return could spark a more balanced running game for the Steelers, who have only surpassed 100 rushing yards twice this season.

Looking ahead, the Steelers will take on the Las Vegas Raiders, who are lacking defensive strength after recently losing defensive lineman Christian Wilkins to IR.

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The Steelers will need to capitalize on this opportunity to turn their luck around after two rough outings. As for Wilson, it remains to be seen if he’ll see the field, but a strong performance from Fields could solidify his role as the starter moving forward.