Troy Fautanu misses practice with ankle injury ahead of Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers starting left tackle Troy Fautanu did not practice on September 16 due to an ankle injury. Fautanu briefly left the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons but returned, raising hopes for his availability this Sunday. Along with Fautanu, tight end Darnell Washington missed practice for personal reasons. Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was limited due to a foot injury, while cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was also a limited participant.
- •Troy Fautanu did not practice on September 16 due to an ankle injury.
- •Tight end Darnell Washington missed practice for personal reasons.
- •Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was limited with a foot injury.
- •Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was limited, potentially due to contract issues.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers’ Troy Fautanu doesn’t practice with ankle injury
"Three new names join Pittsburgh’s injury report, while Joey Porter Jr. remains limited.
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