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Steelers Injury Report: Several Key Players Miss Practice, Including Tight End Pat Freiermuth and Guard Isaac Seumalo

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The Pittsburgh Steelers faced a significant injury setback in Wednesday's practice, with multiple key players missing out due to various injuries. Tight end Pat Freiermuth, already nursing a calf injury that limited his practice time last week, was absent along with guard Isaac Seumalo, who suffered a pectoral injury during the team's loss to the Green Bay Packers. Receiver Scotty Miller, who was not available for the Green Bay game, is likely to miss this coming Sunday's matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Additionally, safety DeShon Elliott and defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale were already listed as unavailable due to knee injuries. On a positive note, several players on the injured reserve list, including inside linebacker Malik Harrison, cornerback Cory Trice, and backup quarterback Will Howard, were able to participate in practice as full participants.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tight end Pat Freiermuth, who played in Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers, missed practice Wednesday due to a calf injury that has been bothering him.
  • Guard Isaac Seumalo suffered a pectoral injury during Sunday's game and is unlikely to be available for this coming Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
  • Receiver Scotty Miller was not available for the Green Bay game and is likely to miss this coming Sunday's matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
  • Safety DeShon Elliott and defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale were already listed as unavailable due to knee injuries.
  • Depth receiver and special-teamer Ben Skowronek was listed as limited Wednesday due to a neck injury.
  • Tight end Jonnu Smith was given the day off from practice.
  • Three players on the injured reserve list, including inside linebacker Malik Harrison, cornerback Cory Trice, and backup quarterback Will Howard, were able to participate in practice as full participants.
  • The Steelers have several key players out due to injuries, including Freiermuth, Seumalo, Miller, Elliott, and Ekuale.
  • The team is already facing a tough matchup against the Colts this coming Sunday.
  • The positive news is that some players on the injured reserve list are returning to practice as full participants.

Statistics:

  • 5 Steelers players missed practice due to injury.
  • 3 players on the injured reserve list returned to practice as full participants.
  • 2 Steelers starters were unavailable due to knee injuries (DeShon Elliott and Daniel Ekuale).

Sources:

  • Chris Adamski, "Steelers injury report: Tight end Pat Freiermuth and guard Isaac Seumalo sitting out practice," Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, October 29, 2025.
  • Chris Adamski is a TribLive reporter who has covered primarily the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2014 following two seasons on the Penn State football beat.
  • A Western Pennsylvania native, he joined the Trib in 2012 after spending a decade covering Pittsburgh sports for other outlets.

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