Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor prepares for tough road test against Browns

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Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor prepares for tough road test against Browns
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Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor is set for his first NFL road start against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night. After impressing in his debut at right tackle in a 30-27 victory over the Bengals, Iheanachor faces a different challenge in a hostile environment. Ben Roethlisberger warned that the Browns will test the rookie more than Cincinnati did. Iheanachor played all 62 offensive snaps against the Bengals, contributing significantly to the offense, which achieved season highs in multiple areas. Pittsburgh and Cleveland both enter the contest with a 2-1 record, making for a crucial AFC North matchup.

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  • •Max Iheanachor starts his first road game against Cleveland.
  • •Steelers seek to improve on a 2-1 record in AFC North matchup.
  • •Iheanachor previously played a key role in win over Bengals.
  • •Ben Roethlisberger emphasizes the challenge of playing on the road.
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Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor impressed in his first NFL start, but Ben Roethlisberger says Cleveland will present a very different test. The post Steelers Rookie Gets Blunt Ben Roethlisberger Warning Before Browns Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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