Steelers chief of staff Steve Scarnecchia suffers medical situation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:57 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
During the Steelers' preseason opener, chief of staff Steve Scarnecchia experienced a medical situation requiring attention. Head coach Mike McCarthy detailed the challenges faced on Friday, noting that last night’s game resulted in adjustments to the coaching staff's operation. Scarnecchia, who recently joined the Steelers after McCarthy's hiring, is the son of former Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia. Further updates on his condition are pending as the team's preseason continues.
- •Steve Scarnecchia attended to due to a medical situation.
- •McCarthy discussed the situation on the Pat McAfee Show.
- •Scarnecchia joined the Steelers this offseason.
- •Team faced operational challenges during the preseason opener.
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers chief of staff Steve Scarnecchia suffered "medical situation" on Thursday
"Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy shared on Friday that the club had a situation that resulted in some on-the-fly changes for last night’s preseason opener.
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