Overview
- Coach Mike Tomlin said Jalen Ramsey was in and out with a hamstring issue and Calvin Austin III sustained a shoulder injury that was evaluated at a Dublin hospital after he was seen loaded into an ambulance with his arm in a sling.
- The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac reported Ramsey and Austin are expected to miss at least several games, noting Ramsey attempted to return but could not finish.
- International-game logistics factored into care, as Croke Park lacked on-site imaging, prompting Austin’s off-site evaluation.
- Pittsburgh’s secondary took additional hits as Brandin Echols dealt with cramps and Darius Slay was cleated, with starter Joey Porter Jr. already unavailable.
- Minnesota suffered losses on the offensive line with center Ryan Kelly out with a concussion and right tackle Brian O’Neill exiting with a knee injury set for MRI during the Steelers’ 24-21 victory.