MYCOLE PRUITT NEWS

Appears past knee injury Pruitt (knee) was listed as a full participant on the Steelers' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Pruitt suffered a knee injury in Week 2 against the Broncos, which has kept him sidelined for the Steelers' last four games. The veteran tight end seems to be over the issue, as he was able to practice without limitations Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, Pruitt should return for Week 7 against the Jets and serve in a depth role at tight end behind Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out versus Raiders Pruitt (knee) is out for Sunday's matchup against Las Vegas, according to the Steelers' official site.

Impact Pruitt was a limited participant in each of the Steelers' practices this week, so his inactive designation doesn't come as too much of a surprise. The 6-foot-2 tight end hasn't played since Week 2 against the Broncos and has one catch for nine yards on the year.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday Coach Mike Tomlin labeled Pruitt (knee) as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact It's not an official designation, but it sounds like the Steelers don't expect Pruitt to return for Week 6. It would be Pruitt's fourth consecutive missed contest. The Steelers will continue to roll with Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward in Pruitt's absence.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 5 Pruitt (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pruitt missed practice all week and will miss his third consecutive game. The Steelers will roll with Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward at tight end against Dallas.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Logs DNP on Wednesday Pruitt (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pruitt sustained a knee injury during the Steelers' Week 2 win over the Broncos that has sidelined him for the team's last two games. The Southern Illinois product will likely have to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for the Steelers' Week 5 matchup against the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Pruitt (knee) will not play Sunday against the Colts, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Pruitt missed Week 3's win over the Chargers and hasn't practiced since suffering the injury. Fortunately, the Steelers, have enough depth at tight end to cover for Pruitt's absence, who has one catch on two targets for nine yards through two games. It's not clear how much longer the Southern Illinois product may remain sidelined, but his next opportunity to suit up would be Week 5 against the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Pruitt (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact In Pittsburgh's heavy-tight end offense, Pruitt has played 68 offensive snaps and has recorded one catch for nine yards on two targets. With Pruitt out against Los Angeles, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward will soak up the snaps.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice again Pruitt (knee) is not practicing Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pruitt has now missed back-to-back practices due to a knee issue, resulting in Pittsburgh's elevation of tight end Rodney Williams from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. If Pruitt isn't able to suit up Sunday versus the Chargers, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward will figure to benefit most from increased opportunities behind Pat Freiermuth.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Pruitt (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pruitt likely suffered a knee injury during the Steelers' Week 2 win, and following Wednesday's DNP, it appears he could be in jeopardy of missing Sunday's matchup with the Chargers. The 32-year-old's practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his availability for Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Pruitt suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pruitt was able to record a tackle in punt coverage Sunday, but he appears to have picked up a knee injury at some point along the way. The tight end's status should be updated when the team returns to practice Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Pruitt suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pruitt was able to record a tackle in punt coverage Sunday, but he appears to have picked up a knee injury at some point along the way. The tight end's status will receive an update when the team returns to practice Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Held to nine yards in Week 1 Pruitt secured one of two targets for nine yards during Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons.

Impact Pruitt was on the field for 59 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday, more than fellow reserve tight end Darnell Washington. Pruitt also had one more target than Washington, but both tight ends will likely have limited work in the passing game behind starter Pat Freiermuth this season. Pruitt secured nine of 12 targets for 110 yards and a touchdown while appearing in all 17 games with Atlanta last year, and he'll likely struggle to have a fantasy-relevant role once again in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies one catch Saturday Pruitt secured his lone target for eight yards during Saturday's 9-3 preseason loss to the Bills.

Impact Pruitt wasn't targeted during the Steelers' preseason opener against Houston last weekend, but he recorded a catch during Saturday's low-scoring loss. He played 32 percent of the team's offensive snaps Saturday, but if he makes the 53-man roster, he's unlikely to see much playing time behind Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Pruitt (knee) has exited Sunday's game against the Saints early, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Pruitt is considered questionable to return due to the injury. Tucker Fisk and John FitzPatrick will likely take whatever snaps are left behind by Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith at tight end, while Pruitt is sidelined.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 23, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Career-high year in receiving Pruitt caught 16 of 21 targets for 150 yards and four scores across 13 appearances during the 2022 campaign.

Impact Pruitt signed with Atlanta's practice squad after failing to make the initial 53-man roster. However, following Kyle Pitts' knee injury in Week 11, Pruitt stepped up and made the most of his increased opportunity. He caught 12 of 17 targets for 119 yards and three touchdowns over the final six games of the season and ended the campaign with career highs in receptions, targets, receiving yards and touchdowns. The veteran tight end will be a free agent this offseason, but a return to Atlanta could be in the cards given his solid production and head coach Arthur Smith's proclivity for utilizing tight ends.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 8, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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JANUARY 8, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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JANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season-high 49 receiving yards Pruitt caught all four of his targets for 49 yards during Sunday's 20-19 victory over the Cardinals.

Impact Pruitt notched season highs in targets, receptions and receiving yards during the Falcons' Week 17 win. Across 12 appearances, he's totaled 13 receptions on 16 targets for 116 yards and three touchdowns. He's been a touchdown-dependent streaming option in deeper leagues, but his overall value is diminished by Atlanta's lackluster passing attack. With Desmond Ridder at the helm, Pruitt has secured six of eight targets for 69 yards over the past three games, but he hasn't caught a touchdown since posting back-to-back scores in Weeks 12 and 13, when Marcus Mariota was operating as the primary signal caller.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps two-game touchdown streak Pruitt caught two of three targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Saints.

Impact Pruitt caught at least one pass for a sixth straight game and finished with a season-high 20 receiving yards, but he snapped his two-game touchdown streak. Desmond Ridder failed to move the ball well through the air during his NFL debut, which limited all of Atlanta's pass catchers. Pruitt may have some value in deeper leagues, but he's likely a touchdown-dependent option moving forward.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back-to-back games with a TD Pruitt caught his lone target for seven yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 19-16 loss versus the Steelers.

Impact Pruitt's only target went for a seven-yard score in the third quarter, which gave him a touchdown in back-to-back games and cut Atlanta's deficit to 19-13. With Kyle Pitts (knee) out, the veteran tight end operated behind Parker Hesse but ahead of Anthony Firkser for a second straight game. Despite playing fewer snaps, Firkser and Pruitt continue to be slightly more involved in the passing game than Hesse, but all three will remain risky fantasy plays due to Arthur Smith's run-first mindset.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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DECEMBER 4, 2022 • USATODAY.COM