Justin Gilbert Injury: Updates on Steelers CB's Concussion and Return

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Gilbert suffered a concussion on Aug. 26 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when he was still with the Cleveland Browns. However, he's ready to return to the field for the season opener. 

Continue for updates.

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Gilbert Active vs. Redskins

Saturday, Sept. 10 

The Steelers announced Gilbert will play Monday against Washington.  

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Latest on Gilbert's Practice Status

Monday, Sept. 5

Steelers director of communications Burt Lauten announced "Gilbert passed his physical on Sunday and will practice with the team [Monday] morning."

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Gilbert Has Struggled at NFL Level

Gilbert dealt with injuries in 2015 and played in only nine contests. He appeared in 23 of 32 games in his first two years in the league and has yet to establish himself as the impact defender many expected when the Browns selected him with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2014 draft.

Gilbert sported a mere one interception and 39 combined tackles entering the 2016 season and had a single pass defended throughout the 2015 campaign.

While he hasn't lived up to the billing of a top-10 pick in the early going of his career, he is versatile enough to help the Steelers on special teams and has served as a punt and kick returner at times.