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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 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.

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

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 quarterback Justin Fields (abdominal) was limited at Monday’s practice, the first session for the club heading into Wednesday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Quarterback Russell Wilson struggled, which should open the door for head coach Mike Tomlin to contemplate returning to backup Justin Fields. He started Pittsburgh's first six games as Wilson recovered from a calf injury.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling following a 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Pittsburgh has dropped three straight to fall to 10-6.

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