MONTRAVIUS ADAMS NEWS

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Remaining on IR for Week 14 Adams (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice but has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Adams was able to finish the week strong with consecutive full practices, but he will need at least one more week to fully recover from a knee injury he suffered in Week 7 against the Jets. Adams' next opportunity to play will be Week 15 against the Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 15.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain on IR Adams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Adams was placed on the Steelers' injured reserve Oct. 22 due to a knee injury he suffered against the Jets in Week 7. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, and while he was able to finish the week with consecutive limited practices, he will not be activated off IR ahead of Sunday's game. Adams' next opportunity to play will be Week 14 against Cleveland on Sunday, Dec. 8.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return Adams (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Adams sustained a knee injury in the Steelers' Week 7 win over the Jets that's sidelined him for the team's last four games. However, he returned to practice in full Wednesday, indicating that he could play as soon as Sunday's divisional matchup against the Bengals. The 29-year-old must still be activated to Pittsburgh's active roster in order to suit up in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve The Steelers placed Adams (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Adams suffered a knee injury during the Steelers' Week 7 win over the Jets on Sunday. He was already ruled out for Week 8 against the Giants, but the injury is severe enough to warrant a multi-week absence for the 2017 third-round pick. Adams will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, and the earliest he can return is Week 13 against the Bengals on Dec. 1. Through the first seven games of the regular season, Adams tallied eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Giants Adams (knee) is out for Week 8 versus the Giants, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Adams will have to sit out for at least one game as he deals with the knee injury he suffered during Sunday's contest versus the Jets. In his stead, Isaiahh Loudermilk projects to see an expanded role.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Adams (knee) will not return to Sunday night's game against the Jets, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact The backup nose tackle did not record a stat before leaving the game. Adams had eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Steelers' first six games. Dean Lowry and Isaiahh Loudermilk are the other backup defensive linemen available for the Steelers on Sunday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Adams (knee) will not return to Sunday night's game against the Jets, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact The backup nose tackle did not record a stat before leaving the game. Adams had eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Steelers' first six games. Dean Lowry and Isaiahh Loudermilk are the other backup defensive linemen available for the Steelers on Sunday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Adams (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact The backup nose tackle did not record a stat before exiting. Adams had eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Pittsburgh's first six games. Dean Lowry and Isaiahh Loudermilk are the other backup defensive linemen available for the Steelers on Sunday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Adams (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact The backup nose tackle did not record a stat before exiting. Adams had eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Pittsburgh's first six games. Dean Lowry and Isaiahh Loudermilk are the other backup defensive linemen available for the Steelers on Sunday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Montravius Adams starts his eighth NFL season with his third solo sack The former Auburn defensive lineman has found a home with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 11 • AL.COM

Returns to Pittsburgh Adams re-signed with the Steelers on a two-year deal Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Adams turns 29 in July and is coming off a 2023 in which he played a career-high 416 defensive snaps across 13 games for the Steelers. The veteran lineman finished with 24 tackles (11 solo) and one forced fumble.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Appears ready to play Sunday Adams (ankle) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Adams has missed Pittsburgh's last three games due to an ankle injury, but it now looks like he's finally back at 100 percent strength. He's still on pace for a career-best season despite already having missed time, and he should be heavily involved when he returns in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 11 Adams (ankle) won't play against Cleveland on Sunday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Adams is set to miss his second straight game after hurting his ankle early in Week 9 against Tennessee. Prior to the injury, he had played at least 68 percent of the Steelers' defensive snaps in three straight contests. In Adams' stead Sunday, Keeanu Benton will likely see an increased role again.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Wednesday Adams (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact After sitting out of his first game of the season Sunday as he nursed an ankle injury, Adams is now missing Pittsburgh's first practice of the new week. If he can't return to the practice field Thursday or Friday, he'll probably sit out in Week 11 too.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Adams left Thursday's game against the Titans with an ankle injury and is listed as questionable, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact The injury to Adams leaves the Steelers down their starting nose tackle with Keeanu Benton in line to replace him. Adams has 21 tackles and a forced fumble in 2023.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Montravius Adams ready 'to go through' former teammate The former Auburn standout has found an NFL home in the middle of Pittsburgh’s defensive line.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • AL.COM

Familiar faces help Steelers D regain a bit of swagger

The Pittsburgh Steelers turned to some familiar faces to keep its slim postseason hopes alive

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watt now? Steelers defensive warts exposed in star's absence

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is struggling without injured star T

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wilson returns for Jets; Trubisky stays course in Pittsburgh

The New York Jets are handing the keys back to Zach Wilson as they visit Pittsburgh

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montravius Adams Ready to Return as Starter for Steelers Defense The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a depth chart change, and their new nose tackle is ready.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Montravius Adams bumps Tyson Alualu on Steelers depth chart The Steelers made one switch in the starting lineup.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Run down? Steelers' D generating little push minus T.J. Watt

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is struggling following a 29-17 loss to Cleveland that dropped them to 1-2

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves practice with ankle injury Adams left Tuesday's practice with an ankle injury, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The severity of the issue remains unclear, but it's certainly something worth monitoring ahead of Saturday's preseason opener against the Seahawks. Adams re-signed with the Steelers via a two-year, $5 million deal this offseason and is expected to provide depth along Pittsburgh's defensive front.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE