Jalen Ramsey starts Steelers camp on PUP with knee injury
Jalen Ramsey will open Pittsburgh Steelers training camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list after a knee injury suffered in minicamp, general manager Omar Khan said Tuesday. The star cornerback does not need surgery and is expected to miss a couple of weeks as the team takes a cautious approach to his return.
Key Takeaways
- Jalen Ramsey starts Steelers camp on the PUP list after a knee injury from minicamp.
- Omar Khan said Ramsey does not need surgery and should return in a couple of weeks.
- Cornerback Donte Kent (foot) is also on the PUP list to open camp.
- Offensive tackle Broderick Jones (neck) is cleared to practice and will not open camp on PUP.
- Carolina CB Jaycee Horn (toe) was activated from the non-football injury list.
Why is Jalen Ramsey starting Steelers camp on the PUP list?
According to NFL.com, Ramsey was placed on the PUP list after suffering a knee injury in minicamp. Khan confirmed the same timeline and medical outlook to reporters Tuesday.
The PUP designation means Ramsey cannot practice at the start of camp while he recovers. It does not signal a season-long absence on its own. Khan stressed Pittsburgh will manage the timeline carefully rather than rush him back.
“He’s recovering. It’ll probably be a couple of weeks, if I had to guess, on his return,” Khan said, per NBC Sports. “We’re just going to be smart about it. He’s a pro. You guys know how hard he works.”
How long will Jalen Ramsey be out, and does he need surgery?
Khan said Ramsey’s knee injury does not require surgery. His best estimate for a return is roughly a couple of weeks, with the Steelers prioritizing a smart ramp-up for one of their key defenders.
That matters for Pittsburgh’s secondary depth early in camp. With Ramsey sidelined, the team will get early looks at other options while its veteran corner works through recovery. Fans following celebrity breaking news will want updates as camp practices continue.
Which other Steelers and NFL injury notes matter today?
Broderick Jones, who suffered a season-ending neck injury in 2025, has been cleared to practice and will not open camp on the PUP list. Khan said fans and media will see him on the field Wednesday, though the team will still progress him carefully.
Cornerback Donte Kent was placed on the PUP list with a foot injury. Separately in Tuesday’s league roundup, Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (toe) was activated from the non-football injury list.
The Steelers were also running conditioning tests Tuesday morning, which could still produce additional list moves as camp officially opens.