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Steelers provide injury update on Max Iheanachor ahead of practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:56 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Steelers provide injury update on Max Iheanachor ahead of practice

Summary

Max Iheanachor left practice early on Thursday during a physical session for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach Mike McCarthy announced that the rookie offensive tackle will be sidelined until at least Monday. While the specifics of Iheanachor's injury were not disclosed, it appears that he may not face a long recovery. Cornerback Brandin Echols is also expected to miss Friday's practice. The Steelers' Friday practice is closed to the public due to storms.

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Status Watch

•Max Iheanachor left practice on Thursday with a trainer.
•Mike McCarthy stated Iheanachor will miss practice until Monday.
•The nature of Iheanachor's injury remains undisclosed.
•Brandin Echols will also not practice on Friday.
•Friday's practice is closed to the public due to severe weather.

Latest Updates

4:18 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers OL Max Iheanachor OK after early practice exit
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2:56 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers get injury update on Max Iheanachor

What they're saying

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Steelers coach Mike McCarthy gave an update on Max Iheanachor on Aug. 7 after trainers were seen working on his arm and shoulder the day before.
— Yahoo Sports