{
  "id": 7861353,
  "title": "Steelers’ Troy Fautanu doesn’t practice with ankle injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/steelers-troy-fautanu-doesnt-practice-with-ankle-injury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T20:11:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-troy-fautanu-doesn-t-201138610.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the early stages of the NFL season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are facing an increasing number of injuries, with several key players sidelined. Starting left tackle Troy Fautanu, who played in the team's season-opening victory over the Atlanta Falcons, did not take part in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury. Tight end Darnell Washington also missed practice for personal reasons. Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was limited on Wednesday due to a foot injury. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr., due to contract-related issues, was marked as a limited participant, though he managed to work more during the session.",
  "summary": "Three new names join Pittsburgh’s injury report, while Joey Porter Jr. remains limited.",
  "key_points": [
    "Troy Fautanu, Steelers' left tackle, missed practice due to ankle injury",
    "Darnell Washington, tight end, absent from practice for personal reasons",
    "Michael Pittman Jr., wide receiver, limited due to foot injury"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}