Kent's (ankle) will be sidelined for the rest of the 2025 season, Burt Lauten of the Steelers organization reports.

EDGE 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 prevent him from playing for the rest of his rookie season. Kent has been sidelined since early in training camp.

Kent (foot) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

EDGE 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.

The Steelers placed Kent on injured reserve Thursday due to a foot injury, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

EDGE 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.