Steelers’ First-Round Rookie Max Iheanachor Learns A Harsh Lesson After Cleveland Turns Up The Pressure

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor struggled during a 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns, surrendering six pressures and two sacks. The performance marked his second NFL start, coming on a short week just four days after an encouraging starting debut against Cincinnati. Cleveland's defense generated consistent pressure throughout the contest, finishing with five total sacks and ten quarterback hits against quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Insider Christopher Carter evaluated Iheanachor's performance as terrible while noting the difficult context of facing blitzes on a short road week. The writer argues that Pittsburgh should not bench the 22-year-old first-round pick, who was selected 21st overall out of Arizona State, but rather use the film as a necessary developmental step.