Aaron Rodgers supports rookie Max Iheanachor for Steelers offensive line
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed confidence in rookie tackle Max Iheanachor as the team finalizes its offensive line ahead of the regular season. Iheanachor, a first-round selection from Arizona State, returned to practice in late August after missing time due to an upper-body injury sustained on August 6. Despite the rookie's limited football experience, which began in 2021, Rodgers stated he is not concerned about Iheanachor potentially starting at right tackle. The competition for the starting position remains ongoing as the team prepares for its first game. Following the trade of Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys, the Steelers have included Iheanachor, Dylan Cook, Spencer Anderson, Troy Fautanu, and Gennings Dunker on the active 53-man roster. Coaching staff monitored Iheanachor's return to practice to ensure the rookie regained his previous form.
- •Aaron Rodgers publicly endorsed rookie tackle Max Iheanachor for a starting role.
- •Iheanachor missed time during training camp due to an upper-body injury.
- •The Steelers traded Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys before the regular season.
- •Iheanachor started 31 of 32 games during his tenure at Arizona State.
- •The Steelers' roster includes tackles Dylan Cook, Spencer Anderson, Troy Fautanu, and Gennings Dunker.
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers Gives Max Iheanachor Strong Vote of Confidence Amid Jets Starting Lineup Questions
"Aaron Rodgers has already seen enough from Max Iheanachor to feel comfortable with the rookie protecting him. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Iheanachor 21st overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Arizona State product entered training camp with a chance to compete for the starting right tackle job. However, that competition became more complicated when Iheanachor […] The post Aaron Rodgers Gives Max Iheanachor Strong Vote of Confidence Amid Jets Starting Lineup Questions appeared first on Gridiron
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