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Returns to field Kent (ankle, knee) was spotted participating in Pittsburgh's OTAs on Monday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Kent missed the majority of the Steelers' 2025 campaign due to an ankle injury sustained during training camp. Then, just as his 21-day practice window was opened Dec. 3 for a potential return, he sustained an ACL injury that sidelined him for the remainder of his rookie season. However, it now appears he's moved past both issues and will battle for a depth spot in Pittsburgh's cornerback room as the offseason progresses.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Done for 2025 Kent's (ankle) practice period expired Friday and he will be sidelined for the rest of the 2025 season, Burt Lauten of the Steelers organization reports.

Impact Kent was designated to return from a foot injury Wednesday, and he had 21 days to practice before he had to be activated. However, he suffered a new ankle injury, which is apparently severe enough to sideline him for the rest of his rookie season. Kent has been sidelined since early in training camp.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Kent (foot) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact The rookie seventh-round pick from Central Michigan has been sidelined all season due to a foot injury, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Pittsburgh now has 21 days to add Kent to its active roster before he reverts to IR. Once fully healthy, the 24-year-old is expected to play a depth role in the Steelers' secondary.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Steelers placed Kent on injured reserve Thursday due to a foot injury, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Kent was sidelined for the majority of training camp due to a right foot injury, per Josh Carney of Steelers Depot. Kent will be required to miss at least the first four games of the regular season, making Week 6 against the Browns on Sunday, Oct. 12 the rookie seventh-rounder's first opportunity to make his NFL debut.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers place rookie QB Will Howard on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed rookie quarterback Will Howard on injured reserve

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Steelers to place Will Howard, Donte Kent on IR, replacing them with two familiar faces The Pittsburgh Steelers made four roster moves — moving rookies Will Howard and Donte Kent to IR, replacing them with two familiar players.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Steelers rookie Donte Kent's biggest battle was breaking out of Harrisburg: 'A lot don't make it' Donte Kent tells of a pervasive, inexplicable mindset that settles in among some Harrisburg youth, stifling ambitions like his.

JUNE 30, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM