Steelers kick off Week 1 preparations with news that gives them a leg up on the Falcons

You know Week 1 is here when the first official injury report of the season is out.  Facing an Atlanta Falcons team who were thought be fully healthy before today, the birds down south may be without one of their top playmakers, while the Pittsburgh Steelers seem to be returning to form on that front.  […]

Rob Gregson — NFL News Writer
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Aug 24, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) runs for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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You know Week 1 is here when the first official injury report of the season is out. 

Facing an Atlanta Falcons team who were thought be fully healthy before today, the birds down south may be without one of their top playmakers, while the Pittsburgh Steelers seem to be returning to form on that front. 

Here's the full report with observations. 

Steelers Week 1 Injury Report (Wednesday)

Steelers Takeaways:

  • CB Cory Trice Jr: Trice is slated to be the team's third-best corner heading into the season and could see usage in lighter personnel groupings throughout the season
  • RB Jaylen Warren: After suffering a hamstring injury in the preseason, Warren's availability was up in the air in terms of Week 1. Limited participation is obviously not full, but it's a positive trend 
  • DT Logan Lee: Lee was a surprise keep on the final 53-man roster, but the rookie could play a key role in the D-Line rotation. A DNP label forecasts doubt on his regular-season debut 
  • LG Isaac Seumalo: It's well documented by now, but Seualo will be out for the foreseeable future (around 3-4 weeks) with his pec injury 
  • OT Troy Fautanu: Looking to throw a wrench in the Steelers' plans at OT, Fautanu could be in line for a start if he continues to progress through the week 
  • WR Roman Wilson: Wilson is on pace to return to action and make his Steelers debut as he has shedded the walking boot and finds himself in practice

Falcons Takeaways:

  • TE Kyle Pitts: Pitts aims to get back to his rookie season contribution for Atlanta with a new scheme, QB, and overall situation. If he's unavailable for the Falcons, their arsenal is depleted 

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