Steelers' Rookie RT Troy Fautanu Out Indefinitely with Knee Injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line faces significant challenges with multiple key players sidelined.
- Troy Fautanu, the Steelers' 2024 first-round pick, injured his knee during Friday's practice and will be out indefinitely.
- Fautanu was initially slated to start his second career game against the Los Angeles Chargers before the injury occurred.
- Broderick Jones, who struggled with penalties in Week 2, will replace Fautanu as the starting right tackle.
- The injury adds to the Steelers' offensive line woes, with center Nate Herbig out for the season and guard Isaac Seumalo also sidelined.
- The Steelers have elevated John Leglue and James Pierre from the practice squad to provide additional depth.