As reported by ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter on Friday, offensive tackle Troy Fautanu suffered a knee injury and was considered out indefinitely. It is now being reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers will be placing the rookie right tackle on Injured/Reserve. The Steelers are preparing to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in the home opener.

Steelers starting right tackle Troy Fautanu injured a knee in practice Friday and is sidelined indefinitely, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Pittsburgh Steelers starting right tackle Troy Fautanu will miss Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team said.

It had been previously reported by ESPN reporter Adam Schefter that Troy Fautanu had suffered a knee injury and could be out indefinitely. He was scheduled to undergo further evaluation, but we now have confirmation that he will miss Week 3.

Pittsburgh rookie right tackle Troy Fautanu's knee injury will keep him out of the lineup when the Steelers host the Los Angeles Chargers.

Fautanu was selected by Pittsburgh 20th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Washington. The 23-year-old tackle suffered a knee injury in the Steelers' preseason opener, and he missed the rest of the preseason before returning to the field.

A promising young rookie for the Steelers may be out of the lineup for an undetermined amount of time this season. After making his first career start against the Denver Broncos, Troy Fautanu reportedly injured his knee during practice on Friday,

According to ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers could be without the services of rookie offensive tackle Troy Fautanu for some time. The Steelers are taking on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie starting right tackle Troy Fautanu is still undergoing further evaluation for a knee injury that he suffered during Friday’s practice.