Overview

• Head coach Mike Tomlin said the team expects Alex Highsmith, Joey Porter Jr. and Jaylen Warren to be available Sunday, contingent on their work in practice this week.
• Highsmith returned from a high‑ankle sprain, said he aims to be a full go by Friday, and he practiced on the bonus day after Nick Herbig produced strong pass‑rush numbers in his absence.
• Porter practiced after a hamstring layoff and told reporters he is back for Week 6, reinforcing a secondary that has managed recent injuries.
• Reports on Jalen Ramsey’s hamstring diverged, with a beat writer describing a significant tear while Tomlin noted aggressive rehab and a limited start to the week for the cornerback.
• Calvin Austin III continues to be evaluated for the shoulder injury sustained in Dublin, with the staff monitoring his limited participation early in the week.