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Steelers Get Key Boost With Porter, Warren Back to Full Practice as Highsmith Ramps Up for Browns

Tomlin reports post-bye progress, leaving Jalen Ramsey and Calvin Austin day to day.

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 16: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Wednesday’s report listed Joey Porter Jr. (hamstring) and Jaylen Warren (knee) as full participants, Alex Highsmith (ankle) limited, and Jalen Ramsey (hamstring) plus Calvin Austin III (shoulder) as DNP.
  • Tomlin said the arrow is pointing up for Porter, Warren and Highsmith to be available in Week 6, contingent on their practice progression.
  • Porter told reporters, “I’m back,” after working Monday, and Highsmith called it a good first day back as he aims to play against Cleveland.
  • With Warren out in Week 4, Kenneth Gainwell produced 99 rushing yards, two TDs and six catches for 35 yards, while Nick Herbig tallied 2.5 sacks, 14 pressures and eight QB hits in relief of Highsmith.
  • Pittsburgh is 3-1 entering its first AFC North game, and the early bye aided rehab for multiple starters ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Browns.