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Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor slated to miss preseason game vs. Jets

Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor will miss the upcoming preseason game against the Jets.

First seen Aug 18, 2026 · 6:33 PM UTC

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Max Iheanachor is a deep-camp rookie wide receiver with no realistic path to fantasy relevance in 2024 redraft leagues; missing a single preseason game vs. the Jets has no bearing on standard fantasy rosters. The only audience that cares is deep dynasty/best-ball managers tracking undrafted/late-round camp bodies for roster-spot battles, and even there this is a minor blip unless it signals a lingering injury that could affect his ability to make the 53-man roster or practice squad.

No action needed in standard or shallow leagues Deep dynasty/best-ball only: monitor next practice report before dropping or stashing

Max Iheanachor to miss preseason game vs. Jets.

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