Steelers All-Pro Star Jalen Ramsey Speaks Out After Deleting All Workout Posts Amid Injury Rumors — and Reveals Family Incident That Leaves the Entire NFL Stunned.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – December 27, 2025

In a league where every social-media move is scrutinized, Jalen Ramsey quietly deleting every post related to training and game action immediately ignited speculation. Injury concerns? Internal tension? Or a sign of something deeper unfolding behind the scenes of the Pittsburgh Steelers?

The truth, according to Ramsey himself, was far heavier.

After several days of silence, the Steelers’ All-Pro cornerback spoke out and confirmed he is dealing with a serious family crisis. Specifically, his cousin, Marcus “MJ” Reynolds — the family member who stood beside Ramsey from his earliest days — is currently battling a serious illness. Reynolds was not just a relative; he was the person who drove Ramsey to early practices, stood on the sideline at youth tournaments, and served as a constant emotional anchor throughout Ramsey’s journey to the NFL.

Sources close to the situation say Reynolds’ condition worsened precisely as the Steelers entered the most demanding stretch of their season. That timing explains Ramsey’s recent absence from practice and his decision to remove training posts — not as a message to the team or fans, but as a deeply human need for space and focus on family.

The Steelers have been fully aware of the situation and granted Ramsey permission to miss recent practices for personal reasons, entirely unrelated to any physical injury. The coaching staff has declined to share further details — and has not needed to.

Inside the locker room, the reaction has been one of respect rather than concern. Ramsey is not only an elite cornerback; he is a tone-setter for the defense, a voice that carries intensity, personality, and competitive standards. But this time, the challenge he faces does not come from an opposing wide receiver.

In an emotional statement, Ramsey said:

“These have been the darkest days I’ve ever experienced, when football stopped being a priority and my heart felt like it couldn’t carry any more weight. But in that moment, I realized my teammates, my coaches, and the fans were still standing beside me — not because I’m a player, but because I’m a human being — and that quiet presence kept me standing, gave me breath to keep fighting, and reminded me that no matter how much feels broken, I was never truly alone.”

The NFL is a machine that rarely slows down for personal pain. But moments like this remind the league — and its fans — that beneath the helmets are real people, with families, fear, and limits that cannot be forced aside.

Ramsey’s short-term playing status remains uncertain. What is clear is that support for him is pouring in from across the NFL, far beyond team lines.

And this time, Jalen Ramsey’s most meaningful win is not found in a pass breakup or an interception, but in choosing family first — and still finding the strength to stand.