Eli Heidenreich fully practices, expected to play for Steelers vs. Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Eli Heidenreich participated fully in practice on August 11, 2026, signaling a positive recovery from a hamstring injury. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back, drafted in the seventh round, had missed some camps due to the injury but is now set to play in the preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers on August 13. Heidenreich garnered fan support during his time at Navy, where he was recognized as a versatile player. While other Steelers may still be nursing injuries, Heidenreich’s return boosts the team's options.
- •Eli Heidenreich suffered a hamstring injury last week.
- •He returned to full participation in practice ahead of Thursday's game.
- •Heidenreich was drafted 230th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •The Steelers play against the Green Bay Packers on August 13.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers receive huge injury update on fan-favorite rookie
"The Pittsburgh Steelers have received a promising injury update on a fan-favorite rookie ahead of their preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.
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