Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor unlikely to start week 1 after injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor faces challenges in securing a starting position for the upcoming season due to a neck and shoulder injury sustained during training camp. Insider Mark Kaboly indicated that Iheanachor missed significant practice time and has minimal chance of starting. Despite showing promise in earlier one-on-one drills against established players, his recovery may prevent him from participating in preseason games. As it stands, the Steelers' offensive line remains in flux, with other players, such as Dylan Cook and Troy Fautanu, adjusting to new positions as the team prepares for the season ahead.
- •Max Iheanachor suffered a neck/shoulder injury during training camp.
- •Insider Mark Kaboly doubts Iheanachor will start week 1.
- •Cook and Fautanu are adjusting to new offensive line positions.
- •Iheanachor could miss the remaining preseason games.
- •Steelers' offensive line remains a significant concern ahead of the season.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers insider reveals harsh truth about Max Iheanachor
"One respected insider argued that Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor won't see time in a starting position anytime soon.
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