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Steelers’ Troy Fautanu Doesn’t Practice Wednesday With Ankle Injury

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Troy Fautanu #76 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Entering Week 2 of the NFL season, the Steelers’ injury report is already growing, and featuring some significant names.

According to the team’s official report, starting left tackle Troy Fautanu did not participate in Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury, while tight end Darnell Washington missed practice for personal reasons.

Fautanu briefly missed time in the Steelers’ season-opening win over the Falcons, but returned to the game, which could be seen as a good sign for his availability this Sunday.

Also new to the injury report is wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who was limited on Wednesday with a foot injury. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr., with a non-injury-related/conditioning designation, was also listed as limited.

Joey Porter Jr. worked more today, per Mike McCarthy, but he’s still listed a limited participant

Michael Pittman Jr (foot) limited

DNP
Troy Fautanu (ankle)
Darnell Washington (NIR/personal) pic.twitter.com/xVy9XqyTxp

— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) September 16, 2026

A back injury is no longer the designation for the star corner, and the NIR label could more clearly indicate his limited participation is contract-related; Porter wanted an extension from the Steelers before the start of the regular season.

The big news for the Steelers’ Week 2 opponent, the Patriots, is that running back TreVeyon Henderson practiced in full Wednesday after missing last week’s game with an ankle injury.

Patriots Wednesday practice report for PIT vs. NE: https://t.co/57KDVpjeo3pic.twitter.com/oMxvudV7xq

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 16, 2026

Offensive lineman Ben Brown and linebackers Dre’Mont Jones and Robert Spillane were limited for New England. Offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover (knee) and cornerback Carlton Davis (neck) did not participate.

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