Steelers offensive tackle Max Iheanachor likely out against Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:33 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Max Iheanachor is likely to miss the preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers this Thursday. Iheanachor is recovering from an upper-body injury sustained last week, limiting his participation in practice. Head coach Mike McCarthy indicated that while Iheanachor was seen doing individual drills, he does not expect him to play in the game. If ruled out, the Steelers will give additional snaps to Broderick Jones, Jack Driscoll, Doug Nester, and starter Dylan Cook.
- •Iheanachor recovering from an upper-body injury since last week.
- •Steelers open their preseason against the Packers on Thursday.
- •Head coach Mike McCarthy does not expect Iheanachor to play.
- •Increased playing time available for other offensive linemen.
- •Steelers held minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers OT Max Iheanachor likely out vs. Packers
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