Pittsburgh Steelers face key injury concerns ahead of 2026 training camp

The Steelers enter training camp with several notable injury questions. First‑round pick Broderick Jones, who suffered a season‑ending neck injury in Week 12 and underwent spinal‑fusion surgery, has not received a clear return timeline and may be placed on the PUP list. Rookie cornerback Donte Kent, after missing his rookie season with an ankle injury and then tearing an ACL, is back in OTAs but his health and roster prospects remain uncertain.

Special‑teams standout Ben Skowronek, who earned a Pro Bowl spot in 2025, is being considered as the new special‑teams captain after the departure of Miles Killebrew. The team will monitor these players as it finalizes its 90‑man roster for the upcoming season.