Steelers Offense Faces New Injury Setback Ahead of Dublin Clash with Vikings
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Pittsburgh, PA — September 26, 2025 — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ injury woes deepened as tight end Jonnu Smith was added to the Week 4 injury report, casting doubt on his status for Sunday’s international matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park, Dublin. The team, already battling a rash of injuries, confirmed the update after practicing at Ireland’s historic Carton House, where they are staying for the NFL’s first regular-season game in the country.
Smith, in his first season with Pittsburgh, joins running back Jaylen Warren and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. as questionable for the Vikings game. Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith, nursing a high ankle sprain from Week 2’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks, was ruled out earlier this week. The Steelers (2-1) also lost guard Max Scharping to a season-ending ACL tear, compounding their challenges.
Smith, a former Pro Bowler and favorite of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, has 12 receptions for 65 yards and one touchdown on 13 targets through three games, averaging 5.4 yards per catch. His connection with quarterback Aaron Rodgers (510 career TDs) is growing, but the offense has struggled, managing just 212 passing yards per game and a league-worst 78.7 rushing yards. If Smith sits out, Darnell Washington will likely see increased snaps as a starter, with Connor Heyward stepping up as a backup tight end and special teams contributor, potentially limiting the playbook.
Warren’s questionable status, after a lackluster 47 yards on 18 carries (2.6 YPC) against the Patriots, further strains a run game already missing rookie Kaleb Johnson’s impact. The offensive line, led by Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu, has allowed seven sacks on Rodgers, drawing criticism from legend Bill Cowher for lacking identity.
As Pittsburgh prepares to face the 2-1 Vikings and their stout defense led by Brian Flores, the injury bug continues to haunt a team desperate for consistency. Can the Steelers’ depth overcome these setbacks to maintain their momentum in Dublin?
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