Leal (neck) is not expected to return this season, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports. Leal suffered a neck injury back in Week 5 and was placed on injured reserve. A third-round pick in 2022 by Pittsburgh, Leal recorded four tackles (two solo) across five games prior to his injury. The 2025 campaign is currently set to be the final year of his rookie contract.
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IR - Neck - Stinger Expected Return: 2025-02-10Latest DeMarvin Leal news
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Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthdate
7/1/2000 (24)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
6'4", 290 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 3; Pk (PIT)
Birthplace
San Antonio, TX, USA
Position
DE
College
Texas A&M
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
Leal (neck) is not expected to return this season, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports. Leal suffered a neck injury back in Week 5 and was placed on injured reserve. A third-round pick in 2022 by Pittsburgh, Leal recorded four tackles (two solo) across five games prior to his injury. The 2025 campaign is currently set to be the final year of his rookie contract.
Leal (neck) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Teresa Varley of Pittsburgh's official site reports. Leal suffered a neck stinger against Dallas in Week 5, and the issue has been deemed serious enough for the defensive lineman to move to IR. As a result, he'll miss at least the Steelers' next four contests, with a Nov. 17 matchup versus Baltimore being his earliest possible return date. Montravius Adams could see more defensive snaps while Leal is sidelined.
Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Leal (neck) is out for Sunday's game at Las Vegas, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports. Leal was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Cowboys early with a neck issue, which will hold him out of action entirely in Week 6. Montravius Adams will likely see an uptick in reps in his absence.
Leal (neck) is doubtful to return to Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, Steelers Senior Director of Communications Burt Lauten reports. Leal suffered a stinger in the fourth quarter, and, unsurprisingly, he is expected to remain out for the rest of the game. In Leal's absence, Isaiahh Loudermilk is a candidate to see an increase in workload on the defensive line.