MYCOLE PRUITT NEWS

Plays small role in 2024 Pruitt appeared in 12 regular-season games for Pittsburgh in 2024, making six catches (on 10 targets) for 40 yards and a touchdown.

Impact Pruitt suffered a multi-week absence due to a knee injury, leading to the lowest reception and yardage totals he's posted since 2020. The 31-year-old is set to be an unrestricted free agent this spring and with Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth likely entrenched as the top two tight ends for the Steelers, it's unclear if Pruitt is likely to be brought back, or if the team may look elsewhere for depth at the position.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for wild-card round Pruitt (knee) practiced in full Thursday and does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pruitt was limited Tuesday then missed practice Wednesday, but his knee injury ultimately won't impact his availability for Saturday's road wild-card round matchup. Expect Pruitt to handle his usual depth role at tight end behind Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Downgrades to DNP Pruitt (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pruitt was limited in practice Tuesday due to a knee issue, and he appears to have now taken a step backward in his recovery. If the veteran No. 3 tight end is unable to play during Saturday's wild-card road game against the Ravens, his absence will deplete Pittsburgh's depth behind Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Working through knee injury Pruitt (knee) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Pruitt likely picked up the injury during the Steelers' Week 18 loss to the Bengals. He'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation ahead of Saturday's wild-card game against the Ravens. For most of the 2024 regular season, Pruitt served as a blocking tight end and third on the Steelers' depth chart behind Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington. Pruitt ended the regular season with six catches (on 10 targets) for 40 yards and one touchdown across 12 games in his first season in Pittsburgh.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens draw even atop the AFC North, beating the 1st-place Steelers 34-17

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DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Upgraded to full practice Pruitt (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pruitt was also listed with rest, so it sounds like he's going to be fine for Thursday night's divisional clash with the Browns. The Steelers' No. 4 tight end, Pruitt has two catches for 19 yards this season.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still tending to injury Pruitt (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Pruitt is still working his way through a knee injury and was unable to suit up for Sunday's win over the Ravens. With Pittsburgh set to play the Browns on Thursday, the team didn't hold a practice, but if they did, Pruitt would not have participated. He'll likely have a chance to get on the field for an actual practice, or at least a walkthrough Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 11 Pruitt (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pruitt missed practice all week due to a knee injury he aggravated in Week 10 against the Commanders. Given his lack of practice participation, Pruitt may also be in danger of missing the Steelers' Week 12 game against the Browns on Thursday, Nov. 21. The Steelers will roll with Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward as the three tight ends for Sunday's contest.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Pruitt (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pruitt appears to have worsened his knee injury in the Steelers' Week 10 win over the Commanders, as he's been unable to practice all week and is likely in line to miss his fifth game of the season Sunday. If Pruitt is sidelined in Week 11 as expected, Pittsburgh's tight end room will consist of Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Pruitt (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact The 32-year-old played through his knee injury in Sunday's win over the Commanders, failing to haul in his only target across 32 offensive snaps. Wednesday's DNP suggests that Pruitt may have worsened the injury in Week 10, and he'll likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to play in Week 11, when the Steelers host the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past knee injury Pruitt (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pruitt popped up on the Steelers' injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to a knee issue, but he then upgraded to a full practice Friday, suggesting that he's returned to full health. Expect the Southern Illinois product to serve as Pittsburgh's fourth-string tight end in Week 10, playing behind Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Pruitt (knee) did not practice Thursday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pruitt initially suffered a knee injury in Week 2, causing him to miss four contests, but he was able to return to game action in Week 7. He wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday, so perhaps this is more of a rest day or Pruitt may have suffered an aggravation of some sort. Pruitt has played 42 percent of the offensive snaps in games he's been healthy for this season, catching two of three targets for 19 yards. He's mainly been a blocker.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Appears past knee injury Pruitt (knee) was listed as a full participant on the Steelers' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Pruitt suffered a knee injury in Week 2 against the Broncos, which has kept him sidelined for the Steelers' last four games. The veteran tight end seems to be over the issue, as he was able to practice without limitations Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, Pruitt should return for Week 7 against the Jets and serve in a depth role at tight end behind Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out versus Raiders Pruitt (knee) is out for Sunday's matchup against Las Vegas, according to the Steelers' official site.

Impact Pruitt was a limited participant in each of the Steelers' practices this week, so his inactive designation doesn't come as too much of a surprise. The 6-foot-2 tight end hasn't played since Week 2 against the Broncos and has one catch for nine yards on the year.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday Coach Mike Tomlin labeled Pruitt (knee) as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact It's not an official designation, but it sounds like the Steelers don't expect Pruitt to return for Week 6. It would be Pruitt's fourth consecutive missed contest. The Steelers will continue to roll with Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward in Pruitt's absence.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 5 Pruitt (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pruitt missed practice all week and will miss his third consecutive game. The Steelers will roll with Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward at tight end against Dallas.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs DNP on Wednesday Pruitt (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pruitt sustained a knee injury during the Steelers' Week 2 win over the Broncos that has sidelined him for the team's last two games. The Southern Illinois product will likely have to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for the Steelers' Week 5 matchup against the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Pruitt (knee) will not play Sunday against the Colts, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Pruitt missed Week 3's win over the Chargers and hasn't practiced since suffering the injury. Fortunately, the Steelers, have enough depth at tight end to cover for Pruitt's absence, who has one catch on two targets for nine yards through two games. It's not clear how much longer the Southern Illinois product may remain sidelined, but his next opportunity to suit up would be Week 5 against the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Pruitt (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact In Pittsburgh's heavy-tight end offense, Pruitt has played 68 offensive snaps and has recorded one catch for nine yards on two targets. With Pruitt out against Los Angeles, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward will soak up the snaps.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice again Pruitt (knee) is not practicing Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pruitt has now missed back-to-back practices due to a knee issue, resulting in Pittsburgh's elevation of tight end Rodney Williams from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. If Pruitt isn't able to suit up Sunday versus the Chargers, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward will figure to benefit most from increased opportunities behind Pat Freiermuth.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Pruitt (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pruitt likely suffered a knee injury during the Steelers' Week 2 win, and following Wednesday's DNP, it appears he could be in jeopardy of missing Sunday's matchup with the Chargers. The 32-year-old's practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his availability for Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Pruitt suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pruitt was able to record a tackle in punt coverage Sunday, but he appears to have picked up a knee injury at some point along the way. The tight end's status will receive an update when the team returns to practice Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Pruitt suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pruitt was able to record a tackle in punt coverage Sunday, but he appears to have picked up a knee injury at some point along the way. The tight end's status should be updated when the team returns to practice Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held to nine yards in Week 1 Pruitt secured one of two targets for nine yards during Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons.

Impact Pruitt was on the field for 59 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday, more than fellow reserve tight end Darnell Washington. Pruitt also had one more target than Washington, but both tight ends will likely have limited work in the passing game behind starter Pat Freiermuth this season. Pruitt secured nine of 12 targets for 110 yards and a touchdown while appearing in all 17 games with Atlanta last year, and he'll likely struggle to have a fantasy-relevant role once again in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE