Pittsburgh Steelers news Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Former Steelers cornerback Arthur Maulet is retiring at 33 after nine NFL seasons, NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reported.

Maulet went undrafted out of Memphis in 2017 and played for six teams, including 33 games with Pittsburgh in 2021 and 2022. With the Steelers he logged 106 tackles, two sacks and one interception. He finished his career with two seasons in Baltimore and one in Detroit, appearing in 94 regular-season games and five playoff games.

Source: Behind the Steel Curtain

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Ravens are finalizing a trade for Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett as Lamar Jackson's injury clouds Baltimore's season.

ESPN, citing sources, reported the trade is being finalized, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said it is expected to be completed this weekend. Jackson's injury is reported as potentially season-ending, and Tyler Huntley is not expected to play again this year. Brissett has 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season, and Joe Fagnano is still expected to start Thursday against Jacksonville.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Baltimore Beatdown · Behind the Steel Curtain

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Browns' Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol; Shedeur Sanders preparing to start Sunday against Saints.

Watson reported symptoms Tuesday after a helmet-to-helmet hit in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. Coach Todd Monken said Watson has not necessarily been ruled out, but Sanders is taking first-team reps. Monken said it is a little more difficult for a quarterback to play after missing practice due to a concussion.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · Dawgs By Nature

Lions' Campbell has full movement in lower body after neck injury.

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell offered an update on Wednesday on his progress via an official statement from the team. Campbell has been hospitalized since taking a hit in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings that caused him to be carted away on a stretcher.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · CBS Sports

Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson out for season after shoulder surgery; Packers open Micah Parsons' practice window.

Watson re-aggravated a shoulder injury in the Rams' Week 8 win over the Chargers, and Sean McVay said doctors advised the team to shut him down. Watson, on a three-year, $51 million contract, had 24 tackles and an interception in seven games. Packers fan site Acme Packing Company reports that Parsons, coming off a torn ACL last season, said his knee feels great and that he may be back on the roster around Week 12.

Sources: CBS Sports · USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Acme Packing Company

Eagles' DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley sat out Wednesday's practice, and Smith is likely to miss another game.

Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) did not practice and are on track to miss a third straight game, according to ProFootballTalk. Barkley missed practice with hamstring and back injuries after playing 22 snaps Sunday against the Commanders and 10 the week before against the Cowboys. Jihaad Campbell, Michael Carter, Britain Covey and Jonathan Jones also did not practice, while kicker Jake Elliott, Jonathan Greenard and Jalyx Hunt were limited.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · Bleeding Green Nation

Jauan Jennings chose to stay with the Vikings rather than return to the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan confirmed.

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported over the weekend that San Francisco and Minnesota had a deal in place, and Shanahan said that report was accurate but not fully detailed. Shanahan said the 49ers had a FaceTime call with Jennings, who told him he was happy with the Vikings, and that there was no bad blood. Jennings has six catches on 10 targets in six games this season, according to the NY Post.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · ESPN · Niners Nation

Matthew Stafford says his right elbow soreness is nothing serious and that he has not missed a rep.

Stafford was listed as a full participant on the injury report with an elbow injury, and the report said it is not serious. He was seen with ice on the elbow after Sunday's win over the Chargers, and he threw only 25 passes in that game. Myles Garrett returned to practice as a limited participant after knee surgery in mid-September, having missed seven games.

Sources: NY Post Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk