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
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.
- •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.
- 4:18 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers OL Max Iheanachor OK after early practice exit
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Max Iheanachor injury update Steelers first-rounder 'OK' after scare
- 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers get injury update on Max Iheanachor
"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.
"The Steelers received some positive news on the injury front for one of their rookies.
"Steelers get good news on Max Iheanachor injury
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:18 PMSteelers OL Max Iheanachor OK after early practice exit
The Steelers received some positive news on the injury front for one of their rookies.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 3:33 PMMax Iheanachor injury update Steelers first-rounder 'OK' after scare
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 SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:56 PMSteelers get injury update on Max Iheanachor
Steelers get good news on Max Iheanachor injury
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