Steelers place rookie G Gennings Dunker on IR with MCL sprain
Pittsburgh's offensive line loses depth as the rookie is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after getting rolled up in practice
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The Steelers are placing rookie guard Gennings Dunker on injured reserve, a hit to Pittsburgh's offensive line depth.
Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero): The Steelers are placing rookie guard Gennings Dunker on injured reserve, per source. Dunker suffered an MCL sprain when he got rolled up in practice. No surgery needed, but he's expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Dunker suffered an MCL sprain when he got rolled up in practice, according to Tom Pelissero. No surgery is needed, but he's expected to miss 4-6 weeks, putting him on IR just as the season is getting rolling.
The injury thins a Steelers offensive line that has dealt with its share of issues in the early going. Dunker, a rookie, was working toward a role on the unit, and his absence means Pittsburgh will lean on other options at guard in the coming weeks.
The IR move gives the Steelers a clear timeline, with Dunker eligible to return after the expected recovery window. For now, the focus is keeping the offensive line steady as the team navigates the stretch without him.