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.
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.
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Steelers' Chris Wormley: Activated from COVID-19 list
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The Steelers activated Wormley (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
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.
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Steelers' Chris Wormley: Placed on COVID-19 list
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Wormley (groin) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday after testing positive for the virus.
Wormley, who is dealing with a groin injury, now has another hurdle clear in order to be available for Monday's game against the Browns. 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.
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Steelers' Chris Wormley: Full participant Thursday
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Wormley (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
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.
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Steelers' Chris Wormley: Productive in Week 13
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Wormley totaled five tackles (three solo) and 2.5 sacks in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Ravens.
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.
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Steelers' Chris Wormley: Back with Steelers
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The Steelers signed Wormley to a two-year contract Thursday, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
Wormley handled a reserve role in Pittsburgh across 13 games last season, averaging just 11.5 defensive snaps per game. He stands to handle a similar role going forward, which doesn't bode well for his chances of emerging on the IDP fantasy radar.
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Steelers' Chris Wormley: Lifted from IR
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The Steelers activated Wormley (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Wormley returned to practice earlier this week and proved to be healthy enough to play Sunday against the Jaguars. He'll slot into his typical reserve role, where he has averaged 8.5 snaps on defense per game.
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Steelers' Chris Wormley: Will miss at least three weeks
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The Steelers placed Wormley (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Wormley has barely played on defense this year, averaging 8.5 defensive snaps per game and recording three tackles. He's eligible to return to the lineup Week 11 against the Jaguars.
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Steelers' Chris Wormley: Heading for MRI
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Wormley is undergoing an MRI on his knee Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
The 27-year-old picked up the injury during Sunday's win over the Texans while playing 11 total snaps between defense and special teams. The MRI results will provide some idea of whether Wormley will be forced to miss any games.
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Steelers' Chris Wormley: Dealing with shoulder injury
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Wormley exited Saturday's practice with a shoulder injury, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official website reports.
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.
