Jaylen Warren Injury Update

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Jaylen Warren was not on Pittsburgh’s Wednesday injury report (Oct. 7) after playing 70 of 72 snaps in Week 4. The Steelers host Indianapolis on Sunday, and Rico Dowdle returned to limited practice Wednesday from his toe injury.

Warren hurt his shoulder on the Week 2 strip-sack play at New England that also injured Dowdle, was limited in practice Sept. 23–25, and was active for the Week 3 game against Cincinnati (Steelers Depot, Sept. 27).

Fantasy Action: Start Warren as an RB2 against Indianapolis. Dowdle’s return could bring a split later, but he needs a full practice first.

Injury timeline — 2026

Sept 20	Injured his shoulder on a strip-sack play at New England.
Sept 23	Limited in practice with a shoulder injury.
Sept 24	Limited again.
Sept 25	Listed as questionable for Week 3 against Cincinnati.
Sept 27	Active vs. Cincinnati; cleared the inactive list with Dowdle out (Steelers Depot).

Earlier seasons

Season	Injury	Games missed
2025	Knee injury (ruled out Week 4 vs. Minnesota)	1
2024	Hamstring (preseason, lingered into early season)

Played 16 games in 2025 with 211 carries for 958 yards and six touchdowns, plus 40 catches for 333 yards and two scores.

Sources

• 93.7 The Fan: Dowdle out; Pittman, Warren questionable
• Steelers.com: Week 3 injury report (Bengals)
• SI: Steelers add two more injuries to key starters
• Still Curtain: Warren shoulder clouds backfield
• Wikipedia: Jaylen Warren

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Frequently asked about Jaylen Warren

Is Jaylen Warren injured?

No. As of Oct. 7, he is not on the Steelers’ injury report. He hurt his shoulder in Week 2 but played through it, including 70 of 72 snaps in Week 4.

Who is the Steelers’ running back if Warren can’t go?

Rico Dowdle, who returned to limited practice on Oct. 7 after a toe injury suffered in Week 2, is the other main back in Pittsburgh.