Max Iheanachor dealing with right hand injury ahead of Saints game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie tackle Max Iheanachor sustained a right hand injury during the team's 26-19 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The first-round pick was seen with a cast on his right thumb during practice. Iheanachor played all 79 offensive snaps in that game and has started four out of six games this season. If his injury prevents him from playing, Dylan Cook is expected to start at right tackle for the Steelers' upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints in Paris. Pittsburgh will hold two more practices this week before the Sunday matchup.
- •Iheanachor suffered the injury during the Steelers' last game.
- •He played all offensive snaps vs. Tampa Bay.
- •Dylan Cook may start at right tackle if Iheanachor cannot play.
- •The Steelers will practice at Stade de France before facing the Saints.
- •The team's injury report will be released later this week.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers Rookie Tackle Max Iheanachor Dealing with Hand Injury
"PITTSBURGH — Rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor is dealing with an injury to his right hand as the Pittsburgh Steelers […]
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