The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t had the best of luck lately, at least when it comes to injuries. Not only has the quantity started to increase, but so had the overall quality of player who is getting injured. The luck I speak of has come from the fact any injury to a starter has been relatively minor, and not long term or season-threatening.

Well, the good luck might be gone after Saturday’s 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium.

During the contest at Acrisure Stadium running back Jaylen Warren left the game with a hamstring injury. Following the game head coach Mike Tomlin said the injury needed further evaluation.

Sunday evening it was reported that evaluation suggested Warren could miss 2-4 weeks with the injury. In other words, his availability for Week 1 of the regular season is now officially in jeopardy if he is on the back end of that time line.

This per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com:

Can confirm.

According to multiple sources, Warren’s timeline to return is 2-4 weeks.

It is going to be right on the border. https://t.co/EL2rrblclU

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) August 18, 2024

Warren’s injury wasn’t the only one of note, and before the game Saturday it was reported Nate Herbig sustained a serious shoulder injury which could derail his season. Tomlin said after the game the team was getting a second opinion on the injury, and it is now being reported Herbig tore a rotator cuff. An injury which could land him on the Injured Reserve (IR) List.

This per Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

BAD NEWS: Nate Herbig has a torn rotator, per sources, an injury that could keep him out for the entire season. https://t.co/O6i7G1BsvK

— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) August 18, 2024

These are not the only injuries on the team’s roster, there were plenty more after Week 2 of the exhibition season, but these are the most recent update on two players who are deemed contributors at their respective positions.

Be sure to stay tuned to SCN for the latest news and notes surrounding the Steelers as they prepare for the Detroit Lions in Week 3 of the NFL Preseason.