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NFL · Injuries · published 2026-10-07T00:00:00+00:00 · via NBC Sports (Rotoworld)

Steelers secondary duo absent from Wednesday session

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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive backs Jalen Ramsey and Jamel Dean did not practice on Wednesday. The team is preparing to face the Indianapolis Colts. Their absence left the Steelers shorthanded in the secondary for that session.

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Pittsburgh’s Wednesday practice took place without two members of its defensive back group, Jalen Ramsey and Jamel Dean. The Steelers are in the AFC North, while their upcoming opponent, Indianapolis, plays in the AFC South. With both players unavailable for that session, the club had fewer options in the secondary.

Context

The absence of two defensive backs may matter most to Steelers coaches, teammates, and fans tracking weekly preparation. If the players miss more time, Pittsburgh could face greater strain in matching up against Indianapolis, potentially affecting game planning and snap counts. For observers, it is a reminder that practice availability can shape short-term roster decisions and expectations, though one Wednesday session alone does not determine a game’s outcome.

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