Steelers Activate Isaac Seumalo, Face Multiple Defensive Line Injuries

Isaac Seumalo, the Pittsburgh Steelers' veteran starting left guard, returned to practice after being activated off the non-football injury list due to a soft tissue injury that had kept him out at the start of training camp. His return is vital for the Steelers' offensive line, which is largely inexperienced aside from Seumalo, who has started 90 career games and earned a Pro Bowl nomination in 2024. Seumalo participated in individual drills but did not immediately rejoin team drills. Meanwhile, the Steelers are addressing defensive line depth concerns following knee injuries to defensive tackles Esezi Otomewo, Dean Lowry, and Jacob Slade, leading the team to schedule a workout with former Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cameron Young. Other players, including left tackle Broderick Jones and wide receiver Ben Skowronek, have been limited in practice due to minor injuries but are expected to return. The team is managing rest days for key veterans Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt in preparation for upcoming games.