Brandin Echols - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

No go for Week Week 7 Echols (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Saints, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Echols suffered a hamstring injury in the first half of the team's 26-19 overtime win over the Buccaneers, and he will now be forced to miss at least one additional contest as a result. The cornerback plays primarily on special teams, so his absence won't have much of an impact on the Steelers' defensive approach in Week 7.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Echols (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Echols was injured on a Buccaneers punt in the first half. He limped off the field and was eventually ruled out coming out of halftime due to a hamstring injury. With Echols done for the remainder of Week 6, rookie Daylen Everette will need to step up.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Thursday Echols (concussion) no longer has an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Browns.

Impact A limited practice participant through Week 4 prep, Echols had been listed as questionable heading into Thursday. However, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com relayed Wednesday that the cornerback had cleared the five-step concussion protocol, and the Steelers have now signed off on Echols playing on a short week. Through Pittsburgh's first three games, Echols has accrued two tackles while handling a limited role on defense and serving as a key player on special teams.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after clearing protocol Echols (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Browns, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reported Wednesday.

Impact Echols cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol Wednesday but remains questionable for Thursday's game. It is unclear why the cornerback may be held out of the contest, but it may have to do with the limited amount of prep the 28-year-old was able to achieve in a short week.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Echols (concussion) was listed as a limited participant in Monday's practice estimate.

Impact Echols departed late in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Bengals to get checked for a concussion, and his appearance on the Steelers' initial Week 4 injury report suggests he's following the NFL's five-step protocol for head injuries. The reserve cornerback will have two more chances to upgrade to full practice participation this week and then potentially gain clearance from an independent neurologist, which would put him on track to play Thursday versus the Browns.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback goes down with concussion Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols was evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game.

SEPTEMBER 27 • PENNLIVE.COM

Being checked for concussion Echols is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Echols took a hit to the head while on special teams but was able to walk off the field under his own power. He hasn't seen much playing time on defense this season, but if he can't return, then Daylen Everette and Doneiko Slaughter would be the primary depth options at cornerback.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

On pace to play vs. Falcons Echols (ankle) was not listed on Pittsburgh's official injury report Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Echols was tending to an issue with his ankle back in August, but he's now back up to full strength ahead of Week 1. The size of his role in Week 1 could depend somewhat on the availability of Joey Porter (back).

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing ankle injury Echols did not participate in Friday's training camp practice due to an ankle injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Echols may have sustained the injury during a training camp practice earlier in the week. His practice participation over the next few days will provide clarity on his chances of playing in Thursday's preseason opener against the Packers.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Increased output in Pittsburgh Echols recorded 48 total tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 16 games during the 2025 regular se...

Impact Echols joined the Steelers ahead of the 2025 campaign after four seasons with the Jets, and he was able to see an uptick in his production. The cornerback notched six passes defensed, two of which were interceptions, and he has now notched at least two interceptions on three of his five NFL seasons. Echols will enter 2026 in the final year of his two-year, $6 million contract with Pittsburgh, and he'll look to compete for a starting role at slot cornerback.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

En Español: Echols INT Listen to Brandin Echols' interception in Spanish, courtesy of the Steelers Spanish language audio broadcast team

JANUARY 13 • STEELERS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Echols locks down interception Steelers defense force pressure on Texans QB C.J. Stroud and CB Brandin Echols intercepts him in the red zone

JANUARY 13 • STEELERS.COM

Good to go against Baltimore Echols (groin) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Echols was unable to play against the Browns in Week 17 due to a groin injury, but the fifth-year pro has been cleared to play in Sunday's regular-season finale after logging a full practice Friday. Echols has started in three of 15 regular-season games while also contributing on special teams and has accumulated 48 tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks, six pass defenses (two interceptions), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 2025.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to begin Week 18 prep Echols (groin) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Echols hurt his groin Week 16 against Detroit and missed this past Sunday's loss to Cleveland because of the issue. With a limited practice under his belt to begin this week, the veteran cornerback appears to have a chance of returning to action for Sunday's matchup versus Baltimore, which will determine the winner of the AFC North. With that said, Echols' playing time had been slipping even before the injury, and he hasn't reached a 50 percent defensive snap share since Week 12.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Echols (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Echols exited the first half of last Sunday's win over the Lions and was unable to return to the contest. The slot cornerback's groin injury proved to be too much for him to practice with this week. Jalen Ramsey moved to the slot last Sunday when Echols exited and will likely start there again for this Sunday's divisional tilt, leaving Jabrill Peppers to fill Ramsey's place at free safety.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out with groin Echols (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Lions, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Echols sustained a groin injury in the first half of Sunday's game and was quickly ruled out. Asante Samuel will likely take over at slot cornerback for the injured starter.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to return Echols (groin) is doubtful to return to Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Burt Lauten of Pittsburgh's official site reports.

Impact Echols is likely done for the day after having sustained a groin injury in the first half. Asante Samuel should see increased playing time if Echols is unable to return versus Detroit.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 9, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in action Echols (head) has returned to action in Sunday's contest against Baltimore, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Echols was briefly sidelined after taking a blow to the head, but he cleared concussion protocol and he's now back out on the field. The 28-year-old is operating in his starting role at slot cornerback versus the Ravens.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for concussion Echols (head) is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup with the Ravens, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Echols took a blow to the head in the second half of the contest, and his status for the rest of the game is now in question. In his absence, Asante Samuel is a top candidate to see added work at cornerback versus Baltimore.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Interception Brandin Echols QB Lamar Jackson scrambles away from pressure but is intercepted by CB James Pierre with a one-handed catch.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

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Rodgers throws 2 late TD passes as Steelers storm back to beat Buccaneers 26-19 in OT

Parity is one of the pillars of the NFL. Steelers have spent a record 22 years defying it

Steelers outlast Lions 29-24 in wild finish when penalty on St. Brown negates Goff's winning TD

The Big Picture: 'Noise' Around Mike Tomlin Will Only Grow, Even After Ravens Win

Late reversal helps Steelers hold on for 27-22 win over Ravens and sole possession of division lead