Report: Steelers Starter, Former First-Round Pick Suffers Injury Setback

TL;DR

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones has suffered an injury setback, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. This news follows his recovery from a previous neck injury that kept him out for the last two months of the 2025 season.

Key points

Broderick Jones is a starting left tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He previously missed the last two months of the 2025 season due to a neck injury.
Adam Schefter reported the recent setback on Monday.

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Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones and former Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell

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Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan said in March that starting left tackle Broderick Jones was doing well in his recovery from a neck injury that sidelined him over the last two months of the 2025 season.

ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Jones' situation on Monday morning, providing bad news for Steelers fans.

"For starters, left tackle Broderick Jones had a setback to the neck injury he sustained last season, and is scheduled to be examined this week to determine whether he will be ready for training camp and/or the start of the season, per league sources. That could influence whether Pittsburgh needs to find a new left tackle during the first two days of the draft," Schefter wrote.

Q&A

What injury setback did Broderick Jones suffer?

Broderick Jones has experienced a setback in his recovery from a neck injury.

How long was Broderick Jones sidelined previously?

He was sidelined for the last two months of the 2025 season due to a neck injury.

Who reported the injury setback of Broderick Jones?

ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Broderick Jones' injury setback.