Steelers Face Setback With Key Receiver on Injured Reserve
WHO:
steelers.com - Doneiko Slaughter played his final college season at Arkansas where he started 13 games and recorded 80 tackles, including 44 solo stops, three tackles for a loss, seven passes defensed, a sack, and a forced fumble.
steelers.com - Lew Nichols was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, spending most of the season on the Reserve/Injured List and has since spent time on the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.
steelers.com - Brandon Smith played college football at Iowa where he appeared in 39 games, starting 26, and had 91 receptions for 1,046 yards and nine touchdowns.
steelers.com - Defensive lineman Yahya Black has been added to the Week 5 injury report for the matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
steelers.com - The Steelers acquired wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts in the offseason and signed him to a new three-year contract.
steelers.com - Receiver Brandon Smith was signed by the Steelers to a Reserve/Future contract at the end of the 2025 season.
steelers.com - The Steelers signed defensive back Doneiko Slaughter to the 53-man roster.
steelers.com - Running back Lew Nichols and receiver Brandon Smith were elevated from the Active/Inactive Roster for the game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Newsweek - The Pittsburgh Steelers, wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.
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WHAT:
steelers.com - Michael Pittman has 492 career receptions for 5,343 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Heavy NFL - The Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver Alec Pierce is on injured reserve with an ankle injury and is eligible to return in Week 7. Ashton Dulin has been confirmed out for the Week 5 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Heavy NFL - The Indianapolis Colts have scored 30 points in their recent win over Washington.
steelers.com - Michael Pittman Jr. has seven receptions for 89 yards this season, averaging 12.7 yards per reception.
steelers.com - Lew Nichols was activated for the Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals and the Week 4 game against the Cleveland Browns this season.
steelers.com - Doneiko Slaughter was elevated from the practice squad to the Active/Inactive Roster for the Week 1, Week 2, and Week 3 games.
steelers.com - Slaughter was first signed to a Reserve/Future contract by the Steelers following the 2025 season.
steelers.com - Lew Nichols was activated for the Week 3 and Week 4 games this season.
steelers.com - Nichols was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Newsweek - The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve.
Heavy NFL - Pittsburgh Steelers placed wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve.
WHERE:
Heavy NFL - The matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers is taking place at Acrisure Stadium.
steelers.com - The game against the Indianapolis Colts will take place at Acrisure Stadium.
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WHEN:
Heavy NFL - Alec Pierce is eligible to return in Week 7.
Heavy NFL - The roster move occurred on a Saturday ahead of their Week 5 game.
WHY:
Heavy NFL - The Colts are dealing with multiple injuries in their wide receiver room, impacting their lineup for the game against the Steelers.
steelers.com - The Steelers made these roster moves in response to injuries and to prepare for the upcoming game against the Colts.
HOW:
steelers.com - Slaughter originally signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft and was released and signed back to the practice squad following the Browns game before being re-signed to the 53-man roster again.
steelers.com - Doneiko Slaughter was first signed to a Reserve/Future contract by the Steelers following the 2025 season and originally signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft.
steelers.com - Slaughter was released and signed back to the practice squad following the Browns game before being re-signed to the 53-man roster again.
Doneiko Slaughter wrapped up his college career at Arkansas with an impressive season, starting 13 games and racking up 80 tackles, including 44 solo stops and a sack. Meanwhile, Lew Nichols, who was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, has spent time on the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad after spending most of the previous season on the Reserve/Injured List. In other player news, Michael Pittman has achieved 492 career receptions for 5,343 yards and 25 touchdowns, showcasing his impact on the field.