Keep up with the latest injuries from the Steelers vs Lions game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.
Dec 5, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 3, 2025
Practice window opens
Kent (foot) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 28, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Apr 26, 2025
Headed to Steel City
The Steelers selected Kent in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 229th overall.
ANALYSIS
Kent spent his five-year college career with Central Michigan, serving as a starter for the last four. He finished the 2024 season with 52 tackles (33 solo) and seven pass deflections and was named to the Second Team All-MAC roster for a second consecutive season. Kent posses NFL-quality speed and above-average tackling ability that should serve him well in role on special teams.