Rookie Rise and Undrafted Impact | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Rookie tackle Max Iheanachor battled through a mixed preseason debut, showing power but also costly mistakes—still focused on growth after injury setbacks. Punt returner Wetjen finally delivered with a 45-yard TD, turning frustration into momentum with stellar blocking support. Hometown RB Eli Heidenreich scored his first touchdown, embracing the spotlight while staying grounded in team goals. Undrafted standouts lit up the stat sheet: McRee with a TD, Boykin with nine tackles, and Jobity Jr. with a sack—all fighting for their futures. And in a powerful leadership moment, second-year players Sawyer, Black, and Hurleman took captaincy roles, with Hurleman—the walk-on turned standout—leading by example with relentless work ethic and “Steeler Way” grit. 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/5a872953aed9fb35