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NFL Week 4 injuries: Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. to miss fourth straight game

As Week 4 gets underway, multiple NFL franchises are managing significant roster absences. The Carolina Panthers have placed their top pair of cornerbacks on injured reserve, Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faces several weeks out due to a thumb dislocation, and the Miami Dolphins lost De'Von Achane for the remainder of the season because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Conversely, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans is projected to avoid a lengthy absence despite a rib strain, while Nico Collins has resumed practice with the Houston Texans following a two-game absence stemming from a hamstring issue.

Ahead of Thursday night's matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers will play without Joey Porter Jr. as his ongoing conditioning and back situation keeps him sidelined for a fourth consecutive week.

Running back Rico Dowdle is also unavailable for Pittsburgh due to a toe injury, while Jalen Ramsey and Brandin Echols remain questionable. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns will be missing offensive linemen Elgton Jenkins and Teven Jenkins alongside wide receiver Tylan Wallace.

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