The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for tight end Nick Vannett Tuesday night and while on the surface it would appear as though that deal was made due to starting tight end Vance McDonald possibly being sidelined for an extended amount time with a shoulder injury he sustained on Sunday, reports now indicate otherwise.
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, McDonald is battling a shoulder sprain that won’t result in an extended absence. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette also reported Tuesday night that the Steelers did not trade for Vannett because they think McDonald’s shoulder injury is bad.