PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson popped up with a quadriceps injury on Wednesday and did not practice. Jefferson was not mentioned by head coach Mike Tomlin as injured on Tuesday, which could speak to the injury being minor.

The Pittsburgh Steelers came out of Sunday's win over the Washington Commanders with a huge win. They also came out of it with a huge injury. Starting outside linebacker Alex Highsmith went down with an ankle injury suffered trying to sack Commanders quarterback

The Pittsburgh Steelers seemingly dodged a bullet after a scary-looking injury to pass rusher Alex Highsmith. That being said, he was quickly ruled out for this week's massive game against the Baltimore Ravens.

PITTSBURGH -- Five Pittsburgh Steelers players missed practice on Wednesday for the team’s first injury report before their game against the Baltimore Ravens. Wide receiver Van Jefferson was a new addition that head coach Mike Tomlin did not highlight earlier in the week, and he was listed with a quad injury.

With Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson set to hit free agency in 2025, Bleacher Report's Scouting Department believes he could fly the coop and join an NFC contender that figures to be in the market for a cornerback next year.