Steelers WR’s Injury Revealed

The diagnosis for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III's injury is finally known.

According to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now, Austin is working through a minor abdominal muscle injury at the moment.

He has not participated during the team's training camp practices at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. for over a week at this point, and Saunders noted that his availability of the beginning of the regular season isn't expected to be impacted as a result of his ailment.

Saunders also stated that Austin's agent, Rodney Williams, told Steelers Now that his injury is the only reason behind his recent lack of participation. The 26-year-old is entering the final year of his rookie contract and thus is likely looking for an extension, but he's not "holding in" as of now.

On Monday, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin described Austin's status as day-to-day without providing a clear timeline for his return to the field.

"We'll see," Tomlin said. "At this point I'll describe it as day-to-day. I know he's working his way back to us and he had a good rehabilitation day today, but still at this point I'll describe it as day-to-day."

Austin was listed as a starter at receiver alongside DK Metcalf on Pittsburgh's initial depth chart that released last week ahead of the team's preseason opener vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars.