Mike McCarthy Provides Injury Update on Steelers First-Round Rookie
Summary
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor was injured in training camp with shoulder and neck issues. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Iheanachor will miss practice on Friday but is expected to return on Monday.Key Facts
- Max Iheanachor is a first-round rookie offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- He got hurt during a padded practice session on Thursday.
- The injury affected his right shoulder and neck.
- Iheanachor was helped off the field by a team medical trainer.
- Head coach Mike McCarthy gave an update saying Iheanachor won’t train Friday but could return Monday.
- Iheanachor was the 21st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- He played well in college at Arizona State and was praised for his skills before the injury.
- The Steelers hope the injury is not serious since they previously lost another rookie tackle to injury.
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