Pittsburgh Steelers get bad injury news on star cornerback and another key starter
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Pittsburgh, PA — September 29, 2025 — The Pittsburgh Steelers received grim injury news following their 24-21 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland, as star cornerback Jalen Ramsey and wide receiver Calvin Austin III are expected to miss “several games” after the team’s Week 5 bye, per Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac.
Austin, who suffered a shoulder injury after a hard landing during a catch in the Week 4 game, was taken to a Dublin hospital for evaluation. He reassured fans on X, posting, “Great Dub in Dublin! I’m all good Steelers Nation, appreciate the messages and concern.” Despite his optimism, Austin left the stadium with his arm in a sling, and head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed postgame, “Calvin Austin’s got a shoulder. I think he’s at the hospital being evaluated.” The exact nature of the injury remains unclear, but his absence could significantly impact an offense finally finding its rhythm.
Ramsey, acquired from the Miami Dolphins in the offseason, hobbled off the field early in the game and was briefly replaced by James Pierre. After working on a stationary bike, he returned for a drive before exiting again during the Vikings’ final possession. Ramsey has been a cornerstone of Pittsburgh’s defense, highlighted by a game-sealing pass breakup in Week 1 against the Jets. Through four games, he’s delivered multiple high-impact plays, bolstering the Steelers’ secondary.
The injuries add to Pittsburgh’s challenges, with Alex Highsmith (ankle), Joey Porter Jr. (hamstring), and Max Scharping (ACL, out for season) already sidelined or limited. The Steelers (3-1), fresh off their Dublin win driven by Aaron Rodgers’ 80-yard touchdown to DK Metcalf and five forced turnovers, now face depth concerns. As they head into the bye week, the team hopes for clarity on Ramsey and Austin’s recovery timelines before facing the Cleveland Browns in Week 6.
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