Overview

• X-rays on Calvin Austin III’s shoulder were negative, The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo reported, adding he did not yet know whether the receiver will miss any games.
• A separate report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac projected Austin could be out multiple weeks, leaving the return timeline unresolved entering the bye.
• Mike Tomlin said Austin was hospitalized for evaluation after injuring his shoulder late against the Vikings in Dublin, and he was ruled out of that game.
• Scotty Miller stepped in for Austin and is the favored internal option, with Ben Skowronek, Roman Wilson and practice-squad candidates Ke’Shawn Williams, Isaiah Hodgins and Max Hurleman also in the mix.
• The Steelers are evaluating external possibilities if the absence extends, with PennLive highlighting potential targets such as Curtis Samuel, Allen Lazard and Alec Pierce based on cost and fit.