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Three Pittsburgh Steelers are officially listed as questionable to play in Sunday’s Week 4 game against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland.
Running back Jaylen Warren, tight end Jonnu Smith and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. are all questionable to play at Croke Park this Sunday. The Steelers submitted the injury report after their Friday practice session, which was a walk through at Carton House in nearby County Kildare. The Steelers will have another walkthrough on Saturday and could update game statuses at that time.
Warren was limited in practice all week and was seen wearing a compression sleeve on his right leg during practices at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex earlier this week.
Don’t remember seeing #Steelers RB Jaylen Warren with a sleeve on his leg before. Might be something to monitor. pic.twitter.com/s5Gimh6hxe
— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) September 24, 2025
The versatile back has been Pittsburgh’s top offensive weapon by far, leading the team in both rushing (132 yards) and receiving (142 yards) through three games. Kenneth Gainwell and rookie Kaleb Johnson would be the primary options to replace Warren if he’s unable to play or unable to play his full workload.
Smith was first listed as limited on Thursday’s injury report with a hip injury. It’s unclear when he suffered the injury. He has been the team’s co-starter at tight end, along with Pat Freiermuth, since coming over from the Miami Dolphins in a trade this summer.
Porter has been out since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 1. He returned to practice in a limited capacity this week.
Queen suffered an oblique injury during the Week 2 game against the Seattle Seahawks. He played in Week 3 and is expected to play in Week 4, but was limited in practice on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Queen returned to practice in full on Thursday, Sept. 25, and is expected to play against the Vikings.
Slay suffered a leg contusion in Week 3 against the New England Patriots. He did not practice on Wednesday, Sept. 24, but was listed as a resting veteran and not with an injury status. He is expected to play in Week 4. Slay returns to practice in full on Thursday, Sept. 25, and is expected to play against the Vikings.
Elliott suffered a knee injury during the Steelers’ Week 1 win over the New York Jets. He did not return to the game and was diagnosed with an MCL sprain. Elliott did not play in Week 2 or Week 3. He is questionable to return in Week 4. Elliott returned to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday, Sept. 24. He practiced in full on Friday, Sept. 26, and is expected to play against the Vikings.
Porter Jr. suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1 against the New York Jets. Tomlin said he was held out as a precaution, but...
