# Steelers place Gennings Dunker on injured reserve

> Steelers add rookie guard to injured reserve after practice injury.
- Title: Steelers place Gennings Dunker on injured reserve · NBC Sports
- Summary: Steelers add rookie guard to injured reserve after practice injury. Steelers placed rookie guard Jennings Dunker on injured reserve due to MCL sprain…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/steelers-place-gennings-dunker-on-injured-reserve
- Published: 2026-09-26T21:36:01.244+00:00
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- Topics: steelers, jennings dunker, injured reserve, mcl sprain, practice squad, pittsburgh steelers, 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.
## Key takeaway

Steelers placed rookie guard Jennings Dunker on injured reserve due to MCL sprain, expected to miss 4-6 weeks.