Dunker’s Tough Road to the Line | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Steelers rookie Gennings Dunker’s camp struggles continue as he misses another practice, raising doubts about his availability for Friday’s preseason game. Despite his impressive college tape — first-team All-Big Ten, national offensive line award winner — the switch from tackle to guard is proving tougher than expected, especially in pass protection. At 6’5” and over 300 lbs, Dunker brings elite run-blocking power and toughness, traits that earned him high praise, including a nod as the best third-round pick in last year’s draft. Can he overcome these early hurdles and deliver the “Steeler” grit he’s known for? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a346a8e9b50ea3c2