The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to have avoided a significant setback with their first-round NFL draft pick.
Coach Mike McCarthy told reporters that offensive tackle Max Iheanachor is “OK” after leaving practice with an apparent injury Aug. 6 at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. McCarthy expects the rookie to return to practice on Monday.
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Trainers were seen working on Iheanachor’s arm and shoulder area before he left to go to the locker room. The Arizona State product was listed as the backup at right tackle behind Dylan Cook on the team’s initial training camp depth chart, but observers have been impressed with how he has practiced so far.
Of that group, only Harmon was able to bounce back and become a regular contributor. Fellow first-round pick Troy Fautanu also lost most of his rookie season in 2024 because of an injury at practice following his Week 2 debut. He played only one game that year.
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New England Patriots quarterback Behren Morton (15) does a passing drill with running back Jam Miller (30) during training camp at Gillette Stadium on July 28.
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New England Patriots quarterback Behren Morton (15) does a passing drill with running back Jam Miller (30) during training camp at Gillette Stadium on July 28.
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New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) works with a member of the coaching staff during training camp at Gillette Stadium on July 28.
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New England Patriots safety Peter Manuma does a drill during training camp at Gillette Stadium on July 28.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy works out during training camp practice at SAP Performance Facility on July 27 in Santa Clara, California.
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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey works out during training camp practice at SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, California, on July 27.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws the ball during training camp workouts at Loyola Marymount University on July 27.
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Myles Garrett of the Los Angeles Rams looks on during the training camp workouts at Loyola Marymount University on July 27.
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Running back Jeremiyah Love – the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft – carries the ball during Arizona Cardinals training camp on July 26.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson participates in a team practice at State Farm Stadium on July 26 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) practices during training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on July 26.
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Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas (72) works out during the first day of training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington, on July 25.
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) goes through drills during the first day of training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington, on July 25.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes walks toward the practice field at Missouri Western State University on July 25 in St Joseph, Missouri.
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The Steelers moved practice indoors Thursday because of the threat of rain. They’ll practice Saturday, Monday and Tuesday before breaking camp temporarily ahead of their preseason opener Aug. 13 against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium.
