Mike McCarthy Provides Injury Update on Steelers First-Round Rookie
The Steelers' first-round pick went down with an injury at camp. Here's what head coach Mike McCarthy said about his status.
Pittsburgh Steelers' first-round rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor suffered an injury during a training camp practice, causing concern for the team. The injury, a right shoulder and neck issue, occurred on Thursday and forced Iheanachor to miss the remainder of the session. Head coach Mike McCarthy provided an update on Friday, stating that Iheanachor would be sidelined from practice on Friday but could return on Monday.
Iheanachor, selected 21st overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, had a strong collegiate career at Arizona State, starting 12 games in 2025 and earning All-Big 12 honors. Despite the potential severity of the injury, especially considering the team's previous setback with a 2024 first-round tackle, Iheanachor is expected to resume practice next week.
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