CIN @ PITFinal 27-30, Sep 27, 2026
defensive: TOT 2, SOLO 1, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
FootballNFLPittsburgh SteelersLinebacker
Carson Bruener
Stats, career, game log and next gameCarson Bruener is a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers who was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2025.
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About Carson Bruener
Carson Bruener is a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers and wears number 44. Born on June 5, 2001, in Woodinville, Washington, United States, he played college football at Washington. Bruener was drafted in the 7th round of the 2025 NFL Draft, with the 226th pick overall. His first NFL season was 2025, and he has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2025. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2025.
Bruener had 2 tackles in the Steelers' 30-27 win against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sep 27, 2026 (Week 3). Earlier, on Sep 13, 2026 (Week 1), he had 2 tackles in a 20-13 win against the Atlanta Falcons. The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 (Week 5).
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 5, 2026Season by season22
Regular season and playoffs, every NFL game in our records, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PIT | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| 2025 | PIT | 17 | - | - | - | - | 1 g |
| Career | 21 | - | - | - | - | 1 g |
How he is doing now
2026 defense4 tackles4 tackles, 4 games
Steelers2-22026 regular season
Last game2 tacklesSep 27 vs Bengals
Injury status
No injury reports on file.
Game log, 2026
ATL @ PITFinal 13-20, Sep 13, 2026
defensive: TOT 2, SOLO 1, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Box score lines from ESPN.
Next game
Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers - 1:00 PM ETAgatha predicts IND 21, PIT 2561%PRED1UODDS-135
BET
Career
Washington Huskies2020 to 2024 - college
Pittsburgh Steelers2025 to now - 22 games1year2025 to 2026
- 2025NFL debut34-32 win vs Jets
- 2026Best gamevs Bengals
- Sep 27, 2026Latest gamevs Bengals
Regular season
21 games
Playoffs
1 game
Honors
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2025)
First NFL game
Sep 7, 2025: Steelers 34, Jets 32
Latest game
Sep 27, 2026: 2 tacklesSteelers 30, Bengals 27
Most often against
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
Baltimore Ravens2 games
2-0his teams
Last met Jan 4, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals2 games
1-1his teams
Last met Sep 27, 2026
Atlanta Falcons1 game
1-0his teams
His line: 2 tackles
Last met Sep 13, 2026
Chicago Bears1 game
0-1his teams
Last met Nov 23, 2025
Cleveland Browns1 game
1-0his teams
Last met Oct 12, 2025
Detroit Lions1 game
1-0his teams
Last met Dec 21, 2025
Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: nflverse weekly stats, ESPN box scores and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Oct 5, 2026, 11:12 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.