Spencer Anderson suffers injury during Steelers' preseason loss to Jets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:27 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Spencer Anderson sustained a lower lip injury requiring stitches in a preseason game against the New York Jets on August 22, 2026. Despite the setback, he managed to play in the first and third series of the matchup. Anderson's durability will be essential as he competes for the right guard position against Brock Hoffman. His recovery status seems positive as he is reported to be 'fine' following the incident.
- •Spencer Anderson played only two series before exiting the game.
- •He required stitches for a lower lip injury at halftime.
- •Anderson is competing for the starting right guard position.
- •He has appeared in 42 games with 11 starts since being drafted.
- •The Steelers continue to prepare for upcoming matchups in the preseason.
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — 1 Steelers injury flew under the radar during preseason loss to Jets
"Steelers offensive lineman Spencer Anderson suffered a surprise injury against the Jets that required stitches during the preseason matchup.
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