Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Kyle Allen. (Source: Gerry Dulac on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Allen will be the No. 3 quarterback for the Steelers behind Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.

The Eagles have acquired QB Kenny Pickett form the Steelers in a pick swap. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Pickett figured to likely be headed towards a backup role with the Steelers in 2024 after the team signed QB Russell Wilson, but he will now head to Philadelphia to backup QB Jalen Hurts. The move confirms that Wilson will be the starter in Pittsburgh and that Pickett will have very little fantasy value next season, barring an injury to Hurts.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Johnson has a $3 million roster bonus due Friday that the Panthers now will pay. He had been in the trade rumors as of late and now lands in Carolina. Johnson joins Adam Thielen and D.J. Chark among a couple others in the wide receiver room with Carolina.

The Steelers agreed to terms with punter Cameron Johnston. (Source: Mike DeFabo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Johnston previously played for the Eagles and Texans. He has averaged 47.3 yards per punt in his career.

Steelers GM Najee Harris was noncommittal when asked about the fifth-year option for Najee Harris. (Source: NBCSports.com)

Fantasy Impact: If the Steelers were to pick up the option, it would cost them $6.79 million. We have until the first week in May to make a decision,” Khan said. "We have a new offensive coordinator, so that’s gonna play into the decision-making process. We’re having conversations with Arthur. It’s been great. We’ve been engaging frequently — coach Tomlin and Arthur and I — we’ve kind of been talking about the offense and what the vision is for it. And we think very highly of Najee and we’ll make the decision before May 2.” Harris ran for 1,035 yards on 255 yards with eight touchdowns on the ground last season while splitting snaps with Jaylen Warren.

Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick is officially off the injury report and will play Monday vs. Buffalo. (Source: Steelers.com)

Fantasy Impact: Fitzpatrick has not played since Week 15 due to a lingering knee injury. After practicing in full, Fitzpatrick will suit up for the Steelers’ defense in the wild card round.

Steelers' coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Mason Rudolph will start again on Sunday against the Bills. (Source: Cameron Wolfe on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This comes as no surprise with the play of Rudolph to close the regular season. He has added a lot more down field throws to this Steelers offense, particularly to George Pickens. He'll try and lead Pittsburgh to a big upset win over Buffalo this weekend.

Steelers’ coach Mike Tomlin ruled out TJ Watt for Pittsburgh’s Wild Card matchup against the Bills. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Watt suffered the injury in last week's game against the Ravens. It'll be a big loss for the Steelers defense in a game where they were already going to be a huge underdog against Josh Allen and Buffalo.

Cameron Heyward was limited in practice on Tuesday. (Source: Alan Saunders on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Heyward should be good to play this week against the Ravens. His status will need to be monitored just to be sure though.

The Steelers D/ST allowed 23 points on 369 total yards with one sack and one fumble recovery on Sunday against the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact: It wasn't a huge afternoon for the Steelers D/ST early, but they were able to force a strip sack and fumble recovery late in the game to secure the win. They could be worth a look next week if the Ravens sit some of their starters.

Chris Boswell was 3-for-3 on field goal attempts (39, 26, 21) and 3-for-3 on extra point attempts on Sunday against the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact: It was a huge afternoon for Boswell. He could be worth a look next week, especially if the Ravens sit some of their starters.

Pat Freiermuth caught 3-of-4 targets for 44 yards in the Steelers' 30-23 win over the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact: Freiermuth hasn't had quite as much success as the wide receivers since Mason Rudolph took over under center for Pittsburgh. He remains a low-end TE1 play though given the state of the position.

George Pickens caught 7-of-9 targets for 131 yards in the Steelers' 30-23 win over the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact: Pickens had a second straight huge game yardage wise with Mason Rudolph under center. He will remain in the WR2 conversation next week if Rudolph starts again.

Jaylen Warren ran for 75 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries in the Steelers' 30-23 win over the Seahawks. He also caught 4-of-4 targets for an additional 23 yards through the air.

Fantasy Impact: Warren remained in his 1B role behind Najee Harris, but both of them had a huge afternoon. Warren will remain in the RB2/flex conversation next week.

Allen Robinson II caught all four of his targets for 36 yards in a 34-11 win over the Bengals in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Robinson emerged out of nowhere to finish second on the team in receiving in the blowout win. The 36 yards were his best effort since way back in Week 1 against the 49ers. Robinson will not be a recommended fantasy option in Week 17 against the Seahawks.

Pittsburgh Steelers DB Trenton Thompson (neck) has been ruled out for Week 16 and will be inactive for the game. (Source: steelers.com)

Fantasy Impact: Thompson, 26, did not practice at all this week due to his injury and will miss his first game since joining the Steelers' active roster. He has played in six games this season, seeing more snaps as time has gone on. He will be inactive, though, alongside QB Kenny Pickett, CB Darius Rush, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, LB Blake Martinez, T Dylan Cook and DE DeMarvin Leal.

Pittsburgh Steelers S Eric Rowe is being elevated from the team's practice squad to play in Week 16. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rowe signed with the Steelers' practice squad in late November but has yet to play a snap in the Steel City. The Steelers may have been saving their maximum of three call-ups until later in the year. Rowe, 31, has played in New England and Miami and has 381 career tackles, five INTs and 41 passes defended.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are calling LB Myles Jack up to their active roster from the practice squad for Week 16. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: After signing with their practice squad about a month ago, Jack has not appeared in a game yet for the Steelers, who could have been saving their maximum three call-ups. Jack played in Pittsburgh last season and had 105 tackles and zero sacks in 15 games.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed LB Kyron Johnson to their active roster ahead of their Week 16 contest. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Johnson has been with the Steelers this season already, just as a member of their practice squad. He has appeared in his maximum of three games, prompting his signing. He has no defensive stats but has been an active special items member.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated S Elijah Riley from their injured reserve list, setting him up on their active roster for Week 16. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Riley, 25, has not played since Week 11 as he dealt with an ankle injury. He was designated to return to practice this week, and he's already good to go. He has seven tackles and one sack in 10 games this season, his second in Pittsburgh.