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Steelers place Gennings Dunker on injured reserve
Steelers add rookie guard to injured reserve after practice injury.
In brief
Steelers add rookie guard to injured reserve after practice injury. Steelers placed rookie guard Jennings Dunker on injured reserve due to MCL sprain, expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Steelers move roster
Steelers placed rookie guard Jennings Dunker on injured reserve for the first time this season.
Dunker injury details
Dunker, a third-round pick from Iowa, suffered an MCL sprain during practice and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Steelers fill roster spot
Steelers signed running back Travis Homer from practice squad to fill Dunker’s spot.
Additional practice squad moves
Steelers elevated running back Lew Nichols and defensive back Doneiko Slaughter from practice squad.
Steelers need running back help
Steelers need running back help as Rico Dowdle is out with toe injury and Jaylen Warren is questionable with shoulder injury.
The key point
Steelers placed rookie guard Jennings Dunker on injured reserve due to MCL sprain, expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
