According to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport, the Pittsburgh Steelers will not have the services of quarterback Justin Fields in today’s game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Fields suffered an abdominal injury two weeks ago and was inactive versus the Baltimore Ravens last week.

Ahead of a pivotal Christmas Day showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Pittsburgh Steelers have released their inactives list on gameday. Quarterback Justin Fields will be among the inactives, as will cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP

Justin Fields’ absence cements a favorable draft pick outcome for the Steelers, turning a conditional trade into a clear win.

The Steelers will have wide receiver George Pickens in the lineup on Christmas, but they won't have quarterback Justin Fields.

If that is indeed the case, Kyle Allen would be in line to serve as the Steelers' No. 2 signal-caller behind Russell Wilson. Rapoport notes that Fields could serve as Pittsburgh's emergency third quarterback Wednesday and might be able to return to action next Sunday against Cincinnati.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are just hours away from playing their third game in the past 11 days, like the Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs,

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields seems more and more likely to leave in NFL free agency, and an AFC team was labeled a "perfect" fit.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs are about to engage in a Christmas Crunch of games ... along with the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans - who go later today - playing a third contest in the span of just 11 days.

Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones is officially inactive for Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh due to a calf injury. Jones, 30, did not practice on Monday and was