Iheanachor Injury Threatens Steelers’ Tackle Future | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Steelers’ top draft pick Max Iheanachor looks set to miss his second preseason game after an upper arm/shoulder injury sidelined him earlier this month. Head coach Mike McCarthy says Iheanachor’s return hinges on Wednesday’s practice, but he’s not expected to play Friday against the Jets. With limited opportunities to prove himself against veteran Dylan Cook, the injury threatens Iheanachor’s shot at the starting right tackle job. This marks the third straight year a Steelers first-round pick has dealt with a preseason injury — echoing past struggles with Derrick Harmon and Troy Fautanu. Iheanachor’s next chance to play? August 28 against the Bills — a critical moment as the team weighs his readiness with minimal preseason reps under his belt. 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/3ad4093459c985fa