PITTSBURGH -- Days away from making his second career start, Pittsburgh Steelers first-round tackle Troy Fautanu sustained an injury in Friday's practice, making his status for Sunday's home opener against the L.A. Chargers in doubt.
Fautanu, who sprained his left MCL in the first preseason game, left practice Friday after "a little tweak," fellow tackle Broderick Jones confirmed after practice. With Fautanu's early exit, Jones, who the Steelers traded up to select in the first round of the 2023 draft, stepped in and practiced with the first team offensive line at right tackle just days after being benched during the win against the Denver Broncos.