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Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth questionable vs. Buccaneers

Pat Freiermuth’s calf injury makes his Week 6 appearance against the Buccaneers uncertain while DK Metcalf’s participation draws mixed reports.

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📍 How it ended

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth sustained a calf injury, leading to questions regarding his availability for Week 6 against the Buccaneers. Following positive injury updates, coverage confirmed that Freiermuth was active and played in the game against Tampa Bay.

Epilogue added 24d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

The team’s official injury update lists tight end Pat Freiermuth as questionable because of a calf injury. Wide receiver DK Metcalf has been removed from the injury report, while defensive back DeShon Elliott is ruled out for the contest. Coverage of the report appears across several regional and national outlets. TribLIVE.com noted both Freiermuth’s questionable status and Metcalf’s removal from the list.

NBC Sports echoed the Steelers’ statement that Freiermuth is questionable with a calf injury and added that Metcalf will play. Yahoo Sports reported Metcalf is on track to play in Week 6. The Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette highlighted Elliott’s ruling out and listed Metcalf as questionable, while Steelers.com posted an updated Week 6 injury report and Behind the Steel Curtain reiterated Freiermuth’s questionability. The tight end position has been a focal point for Pittsburgh’s passing attack, making Freiermuth’s availability a key factor in offensive game planning.

Week 6 matchups often influence playoff positioning, and the Steelers’ defensive backfield loss of Elliott could affect coverage against Tampa Bay’s aerial assault. Fans and analysts will watch the Steelers’ final injury release later Thursday for confirmation of Freiermuth’s status and any change to Metcalf’s designation. Updates from the team’s official website and statements from the coaching staff are expected before kickoff. The Buccaneers’ own injury report may also influence the tactical adjustments both sides employ as the game approaches.

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Quick answers

What is Pat Freiermuth’s injury status for the upcoming game?

He is listed as questionable because of a calf injury.

Is DK Metcalf expected to play against the Buccaneers?

Reports vary: some outlets say he will play, while others list him as questionable after being removed from the injury report.

Which Steelers player has been ruled out for the game?

Defensive back DeShon Elliott has been ruled out.

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Pat Freiermuth DK Metcalf Steelers Buccaneers Week 6

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