Key Steelers starter begins camp in a way that no player wants following a telling press conference from GM Omar Khan
The Pittsburgh Steelers reported to training camp on Tuesday, which means updates on players and their health status. Here is the latest injury update for the Steelers, including some bad news for a key defensive starter.
The Pittsburgh Steelers opened training camp in Latrobe with general manager Omar Khan’s annual press conference, and the biggest news centered on the team’s secondary. Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey will begin camp on the physically unable to perform list after suffering a knee injury during mandatory minicamp. Khan provided several other roster updates that will shape how Pittsburgh approaches the early weeks of camp.
Jalen Ramsey 2025 stats
- 88 total tackles.
- 3.0 sacks.
- 8 passes defended.
Ramsey’s PUP stint expected to be short
Ramsey, who was slated to serve as the Steelers’ starting nickel corner and versatile defensive back, won’t be on the field when Pittsburgh holds its first practice. Khan characterized the injury as something that should only sideline Ramsey for a couple of weeks, suggesting it falls along the lines of a bruise or minor sprain rather than anything structurally significant.
If you’ve followed Ramsey’s social media throughout the offseason, his demeanor hasn’t suggested anything alarming. Khan sounded confident the veteran will be back well before the regular season, and there shouldn’t be concern about his long-term availability for the 2026 campaign.
Broderick Jones fully cleared after neck stinger
On the more encouraging side of the injury ledger, offensive tackle Broderick Jones has been completely cleared following the neck stinger that essentially shelved him since the 2025 season. Jones did very little throughout the offseason program, so getting him back to full health is a significant development.
His return creates a fascinating competition along the offensive line. The Steelers moved Troy Fautanu to left tackle this offseason, and right tackle now features Dylan Cook and first-round pick Max Ayanachor. So the immediate question becomes: where does Jones fit into that whole equation? Pittsburgh invested significant draft capital in Jones, and the front office will have to sort out how he factors into a tackle rotation that has evolved without him.
Donte Kent also opens camp on PUP
Cornerback Donte Kent will join Ramsey on the PUP list to start camp. Both Ramsey and Kent are sidelined. That puts added pressure on Pittsburgh’s younger defensive backs to step up and take advantage of the available reps.
What’s next in Latrobe
Players completed their conditioning tests Monday, and the Steelers will hold their first practice Tuesday. With Ramsey and Kent on the shelf and Jones now fully cleared, the early days of camp will reveal how Pittsburgh plans to handle its reshuffled depth chart on both sides of the ball. The offensive line competition at right tackle deserves close attention as camp progresses.