Chris Wormley Injury News & Updates
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Catches onto practice squad
Wormley signed with the Panthers' practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Wormley has managed to work his way back from a torn ACL injury he suffered in Week 13 last season when playing for the Steelers. The 29-year-old could see some time on the active roster this season as a veteran backup for a Panthers' defensive front that lacks depth experience between Nick Thurman and LaBryan Ray.
Dec 14, 2022
Placed on IR with torn ACL
Wormley (knee) suffered a torn ACL and was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Wormley sustained a significant knee injury in the Steelers' Week 14 loss to the Ravens, which has now been confirmed to have been a torn ACL according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The defensive end will now shift his focus to rehabbing the injury and look to be ready for the 2023 campaign. Jonathan Marshall was signed to the 53-man roster Wednesday to replace Wormley on the defensive line.
Dec 13, 2022
Done for season
Wormley will need season-ending surgery to repair a knee injury suffered in Sunday's win over the Ravens, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Wormley's exact injury is still unknown, but it's clear whatever it was is significant enough to end his season. His absence for the remainder of the 2022 campaign is certainly a blow the Steelers' depth on the defensive line moving forward. He'll now focus on being healthy for next year, while Isaiahh Loudermilk and DeMarvin Leal will likely play increased roles in the finals weeks of the season.
Dec 11, 2022
Will not return
Wormley (ankle) will not return Sunday against the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Wormley recorded three tackles before exiting. His absence will impact the team's depth on the defensive line, which will likely lead to increased opportunities for Isaiahh Loudermilk and DeMarvin Leal.
Jan 10, 2022
Records sack in return
Wormley logged six tackles (four solo), a sack and a pass defense in Sunday's 16-13 OT win over the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Wormley missed the last two games due to a groin injury followed by a positive COVID-19 test, but he was productive in his return to the field with a season-high six tackles in the win. Across 15 appearances during the regular season, the 2017 third-rounder totaled 50 tackles (30 solo), seven sacks, a forced fumble and three pass defenses.
Jan 5, 2022
Activated from COVID-19 list
The Steelers activated Wormley (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Wormley tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday and missed Monday's win over the Browns as a result. However, he'll now return to practice and will likely be available Sunday against the Ravens.
Dec 31, 2021
Placed on COVID-19 list
Wormley (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
ANALYSIS
Wormley, who is dealing with a groin injury, now has another obstacle to clear if he wants to suit up for Monday Night Football. He's totaled 20 tackles (13 solo) and 4.5 sacks across his last five appearances, so his potential absence would be a big blow to Pittsburgh's defense.
Dec 30, 2021
Full participant Thursday
Wormley (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Wormley was unavailable for Sunday's loss to Kansas City due to a groin injury, but it appears as though he'll return to action Monday against the Browns. He's totaled 20 tackles (13 solo) and 4.5 sacks across his last five appearances.
Dec 24, 2021
Not playing Week 16
Wormley (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After sustaining the injury in last week's win over the Titans, Wormley wasn't able to practice in any capacity Wednesday through Friday. The Steelers will likely turn to Isaiahh Loudermilk and Carl Davis to pick up reps at the defensive end spot opposite Cameron Heyward.
Dec 19, 2021
Picks up groin injury
Wormley suffered a groin injury Sunday against the Titans, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Wormley's injury in his post-game presser and this means he should be questionable for next Sunday's road matchup against Kansas City. If Wormley can't recover, then Carlos Davis would be in line to see additional work.
Dec 6, 2021
Productive in Week 13
Wormley totaled five tackles (three solo) and 2.5 sacks in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Wormley matched his highest total of the season in the tackle column during Sunday's narrow win, and he effectively pressured quarterback Lamar Jackson throughout the game. Across six games since the Steelers' Week 7 bye, the 28-year-old has logged 21 tackles (12 solo) and 4.5 sacks.
Aug 23, 2020
Dealing with shoulder injury
Wormley exited Saturday's practice with a shoulder injury, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephon Tuitt (undisclosed) is on the sidelines as well, so the Steelers' will be testing out an assortment of players on the first-team defense for the time being. Wormley could have a decent workload once he's healthy in 2020, but Tuitt and Cameron Heyward are the projected starters.
Mar 20, 2020
Dealt to Pittsburgh
The Ravens agreed Friday to trade Wormley and a 2021 seventh-round pick to the Steelers in exchange for a 2021 fifth-round pick, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Wormley stands to fill a rotational role along Pittsburgh's defensive line, just as he did in Baltimore during the last two seasons. The 26-year-old notched a career-high 33 total tackles across 16 games in 2019, but he doesn't boast much upside in terms of sack production.
Jan 23, 2020
Makes 33 tackles in 2019
Wormley recorded 33 tackles (17 solo), 1.5 sacks and two defended passes across 16 regular-season contests in 2019.
ANALYSIS
Wormley notched career-high numbers cross the board in 2019, though his lack of upside as a pass-rusher nonetheless kept him off the IDP radar. The 2017 third-round pick will look to take another step forward when the 2020 season rolls around.
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